Construction of the new Jackson Street bridge  has resumed.

Construction had hit a stopping point,  until Centerpoint Energy  completed a gas line project that was involved in their bridge construction.   With that done, construction can now  continue.

At approximately 10:30, Saturday night, Arkansas State Police, Drew County Sheriffs Deputies, and Monticello Police responded to a rollover wreck on Barkada Road, between Tanglewood and Tracy Drives.

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Natare, the manufacturer of the city swimming pool liner, recently  came to Monticello, from Indiana,  as reported at Thursday nights parks committee meeting. (more…)

Around 7:15 AM, Friday morning, reports indicate 4–6 passengers/driver were injured in a single vehicle accident on Highway 277, in Drew County.

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No one was injured in a log truck fire, on HWY 425 S. in Drew County, this morning around 10 AM.

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A 37 year old Drew County woman was arrested, Monday, on the charge of “Concealing Birth” which is a class “D” Felony.

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At 8 PM, Wednesday evening, the driver of a mini-van was transported to Drew Memorial Hospital by SEEMS, following a two vehicle accident at the intersection of Highway 425 & 278.

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Congratulations to the 2015-2016 Drew Central High School Cheerleaders

From left to right they are:

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Congratulations to the 2015-2016 Drew Central Junior High Cheerleaders!

From left to right they are:

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The Drew Central team of Katie Taylor, Brooke Rekow, Michael Carpenter, Migeal Strong, Lacey Rea, Mistie Pamplin, Ryan Fowler, and Matt Marlar participated in the 2015 EAST Conference in Hot Springs.

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Winners at the Town and Gown Duplicate Bridge Club on Monday, March 30 were:

1st place Maedene Weser and Luellen Jones
2nd place Charlotte McKiever and Kaye Koen
3rd place Joann Hawley and Lowell Lynde
4th place Charles Dolberry and Gene Gulledge

The Club was happy to welcome new player Paula Furlough to Monday night’s game. Club members Margaret Norton, Peggy Chapman, and Lowell Lynde participated in the Hot Springs Village sectional tournament during the weekend of March 27-29. Playing with Bodie Cobb of Keo and Marilyn Watt and Skip Henry both of Pine Bluff, Lynde and his teammates placed first in the A/X swiss team event.

According to the Lake Village police chief, 4 juveniles were involved in a shooting incident, just before midnight on March 23.

3 juveniles were arrested, and the victim was airlifted to Pine Bluff.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
A public hearing will be held on March 30, 2015 at 6:00 pm at the Drew County Courthouse Courtroom for the purpose of identifying and prioritizing the community needs of Drew County, determining whether an application for Arkansas Community and Economic Development Program (ACEDP) funds should be developed and if so, for what community need.

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Tuesday, a local mother of 2 had a bond set for her of $50,000, following her arrest on a warrant for deep burn scalding injuries to her one year old son.
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MFA, Altheimer, AR. hiring one full time and one part time warehouse/driver.

Job Requires class A or B CDL, with hazmat endorsement.

Fax resume at (870) 766-4041 or phone (870) 766-4160.

According to AHTD, rumble stripes will be added to the roadway at Dead Man’s Curve, on HWY 278 in Drew County, this week.

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Monticello High School Cheerleaders
2015-2016 are…..

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Congratulations to the 2015-2016 Drew Central High School Cheerleaders!

They include….

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Monticello Junior Cheerleaders for 2015-2016 are….

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Congratulations to the 2015-2016 Drew Central Junior High Cheerleaders!

They are…

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The Monticello School Board solved the issue of making up 5 days of missed school due to ice and snow, at their meeting Tuesday night.

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On March 9, Drew County Dispatch received a call from a male subject stating that a 33 year old  Drew County man had placed a gun to a womans head at his fathers residence on Bowser Road.

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Winners at the Town & Gown Duplicate Bridge Club on Monday, March 9 were:

1st place Joy and Fritz Hudson
2nd place (tie) Jane Lucky and Laura Batey
Gene Gulledge and Lowell Lynde
4th place Margaret Norton and Don Stephan

Found:

Male Blue Tick in the Possum Valley area. He looks like he had a collar on, but no longer does. He is very friendly and loving. Please call/ text Becca Greenwood at 870-538-8102 or Jonathan Greenwood at 870-723-9887 if you are missing your pet. I would really like to get this dog back to his family!

The Billies won their 1st ever 4A State Championship, by a final score of 57–42, over Subiaco academy, Friday afternoon in Hot Springs.

This lovable pit bull puppy was found in the Walmart area.
If yours call 870-367-9624 and leave your name and phone number.

A local news reporter received several calls, Thursday, in reference to the false rumor of their death.

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Following a nationwide search, four finalists have been chosen to interview to become the next chancellor at the University of Arkansas at Monticello.

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De Soto Area Council of Boy Scouts of America recently named Renea McClendon as the 2014 “Youth Volunteer of the Year” for the Three Rivers District.

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One of the three large culverts crossing Florence Road was reported this morning to have washed out around the culvert.

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The Drew County Conservation District had a job opening for a secretary. Anyone who is interested please come by their office at 419 W Gaines, Suite 3 or call 870-367-8400 ext 3 for more details.

The osition will be opened until filled.

2 local youths were reported to police to have been recklessly riding a 4-wheeler, Thursday around noon.

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The Monticello Festival & Events Association is excited to announce award winning country music star Rodney Atkins will headline its Saturday, April 4th Forest Festival in Monticello, Arkansas. (more…)

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Most poeple never realize how much we depend on our first responders, especially in weather like we’re having today.

Local residents have the choice of driving in these slick, icy conditions; our emergency workers don’t have that option.

When you pass them at an accident scene, drive with extreme caution, because they are helping someone who may not have used enough caution.

Thanks, guys (and gals) we appreciate all you do for us.