No one was injured, Tuesday afternoon around 6 PM, when a local school bus was rear-ended by a Toyota Camry.

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Happy 15th Birthday, Tyler Burns.

Love, Mom, Dad and Nick

Disappeared from home in Collins area:

Two very large dogs, Brute is a male dog, dark brindle colored. Rue, is a female, light tan bull mastiff. Both dogs are very old and taking medication. Very friendly. Please call, 870-501-0005 or 870-538-4346 if located or seen. Thank you.

To solve ongoing social and economic problems in Arkansas, willing, globally minded, accountable and good decision-making leaders are needed. The Lead Arkansas, or LeadAR, program is now seeking students for class 17, which will start in the beginning of 2015.

The deadline to apply is August 29.

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For the second time this week, Sammy Mullis Insurance employees arrived at work Thursday morning, to find their business burglarized.

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Akin Industries, started as a family business three decades ago, has been reacquired by the Akin family, (more…)

Hello, my name is Sawyer. I have a missing dog named Brandy. She got out Saturday night, the 5th of April, around midnight and has been missing since. I was told to contact you to get this posted on Monticello Live. She is a beagle around six months old. My phone number is (850)698-5172.

Missing Yorkie her name is Reese.

Last seen in Greenhill area

If found please contact Paige Caldwell 723-0496.

This is my sons baby please return her if you find her.

At their annual convention that was held in Hot Springs on April 4-5, the Arkansas Funeral Directors Association (AFDA) named Charles F. Dearman, Jr., Vice President, General Manager and Funeral Director of Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Home in Monticello, their Funeral Director of the Vear.

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Monday morning, we reported two burglaries that took place on the Monticello Square.

The Monticello Branch library was also burglarized, during the night, Sunday.

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A concerned parent recently addressed the Monticello School Board Tuesday evening about his concern that the current bus stop policy can sometimes create a safety risk for students who ride the school bus. (more…)

Although we are still in the very early phases of our Private Option insurance programs, the Public Health committees have heard their first report dealing with the implications it is having on our state thus far:
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After many years on HWY 425 North, Dr. Ryan Collins’ Chiropractic Clinic has moved to the intersection on Hyatt and Gaines Streets.

Call 367-1919 for appointments.

Please use Hyatt St. entrance.

Around 30 people were present at the beginning of the first Monticello Movie Night at City Park, Saturday night, for the Wizard of Oz.

This is Reese she has been missing since Friday morning the 4th and we are heartbroken. Please if anyone has seen her let me know my son really wants his baby back.
Contact 723-0496

Drew Central School District is proud to announce the 2014-2015 Senior High Cheerleading squad.

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Missing cat last seen Tuesday evening on North Chester one half block off Jefferson.

His name is George and he is a beloved family pet.

Reward offered for his return. Please call 723-1889 or 723-1881 if you have any information.

All 5 lanes of  HWY 425 S. are being detoured through the Union Bank and Fred’s / Commercial Bank parking lots , following a log truck accident.

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After 49 years of work, Bonnie Ellis is retiring today.

Bonnie has served the last 15 years as office manager of KHBM, KGPQ, and KXSA. She began her work career as a teenager in Clara Bailey’s beauty shop.

Her immediate plans include spending time with her family.

As an “extended coworker”, you’ve been great to work with.

Happy birthday,

Lillie Simpson

From your family and friends.

“Thank you so much for helping find my lost pet.
Caliber is home safe and sound.

Thank you
Amy”

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Sometimes “Big Stories” are important; but sometimes it’s the “little things” that mean the most.

MLive’s “Lost Pet” posts continue to be the reason dozens of pets find their owners within hours of being posted on MLive.

Just email a photo, a “last seen near…”, and a phone number to joe@MonticelloLive.com, if your pet wanders away.

Joe Rogers has announced his candidacy for mayor of Monticello as an independent candidate in the special election and the general election.  Rogers is a native of Drew County and a resident of Monticello for 50 years. He has been the manager of his family owned business; Rogers Men’s Wear, for 32 years and served a four year term as Mayor of Monticello from 2007 through 2010.

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Found small female dog on Old Warren Road.

Call Rhonda 367-7509 if she’s yours.

The Drew County Republican Party unanimously selected Dave Nugent as its candidate in the upcoming special election for mayor of Monticello.

Nugent who filed Monday morning, will run as a Republican in the June special election  (more…)

Thomas “Sonny” Thornhill filed, Monday morning, for candidacy for Mayor of Monticello as an independent. He is running for the special election and general election.
He is a seventh generation Arkansan and has lived in Monticello all his life.
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Sam Wherry , a local business analyst and Bishop, has informed MonticelloLive that he will not seek to run in the election for the position of interim mayor .

While not seeking the interim term, Wherry is still considering a run for the four-year term , which will take place in the November election .

Happy Birthday to the most Beautiful, Strong, Caring woman in the world! We love you so much and we hope you have a great day!

WE LOVE YOU!
Love: Walter, Nomi, Colby, Emilee, & Bradley!

The driver of this Dodge pick up truck, pulling a fishing boat, was northbound on Highway 425 shortly after 9 AM Saturday morning.

During the severe thunderstorm and Drew County late Friday afternoon, this large tree on Lacey – New Hope Road fell on a C&L powerline, causing the treetop to catch fire.

Drew County Sheriff Deputies responded, as did the power company.  There were no estimates as to how long power would be disrupted.