Local fire departments were busy Saturday, since the pleasant weather encouraged many people to do yardwork.

However windy conditions across the county caused 7 of these grass fires to grow out of control, with several of them reaching wooded areas.

Most of the fires were in the Monticello area, but others ranged from Collins to Lacey.

Shortly after 4:30 Friday afternoon, the driver of this Mercury allowed the vehicle to cross over the yellow concrete block in front of Tiner’s Computer.

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HAPPY 2nd BIRTHDAY, BRYSON HARRISON!!!
We love you so much,
Love Mommy & Brother.

Bryant Childs, the driver of the asphalt truck involved in the October 29, 2012 death of Elizabeth Ann Davis at the Wilmar train crossing, was found guilty of negligent homicide and five counts of 2nd degree assault by a Drew County jury in November.

The jury was unable to agree on the sentence, so that decision fell on Judge Bynum Gibson.

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Happy 6th Birthday, Anniyah!
Love Mom, Dad, Lil Nick, and Nichalon.
We Love You!!

A Monticello man was stabbed multiple times, and assaulted with several household “weapons” recently, after he tried to separate a man and the girlfriend that he as allegedly fighting with.

The victim received a life-changing beating, and the suspect’s charges now include Attempted Capital Murder.

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The track meet for today has been canceled because of weather.

Today’s games have been cancelled.  

An arrest warrant has been issued by the Chicot County Circuit Court for
a 23 year old Monticello man, for residential burglary and theft of property.

The warrant was issued in connection with the burglary of a house on West
Daniels Street in Dermott on the morning of January 8.  A quantity of
firearms and electronics were stolen from the residence.

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Beth Davis of Monticello has announced her candidacy for re-election to the office of Drew County Assessor in the upcoming Democratic primary election.

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Tonya K. Loveless of Monticello has announced her candidacy for re-election to the office of Drew County Tax Collector in the upcoming Democratic primary election.

Happy 19th Anniversary to my wonderful husband Steve “Blue” Faulkner.

Thank you for alway being there for me and the boys.

We love you very much.

Lea Forrest Faulkner

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Each year the Monticello Economic Development Commission in conjunction with the Monticello-Drew County Chamber of Commerce recognizes various individuals for their accomplishments. Among those honorees, are Teachers of the Year from each school district in the county. This year Drew Central’s Teacher of the Year hails from the high school.
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A 2 vehicle collision at the intersection of HWY 425 and Ladelle road closed both lanes of traffic, at 7:45 Thursday morning.

A southbound Chevy Trailblazer and a northbound Toyota Camry collided head-on, with the Camry reportedly catching fire after the collision.

Monticello Fire & Rescue, Lacey-Ladelle fire department, Arkansas State Police, Drew County Sheriffs deputies, and Drew County OEM responded to the scene.

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Recent Monticello Police Department reports include 2 residential burglaries, since New Year’s Eve.

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2 duck hunters and their retriever dog survived their boat overturning at 6:30 Tuesday morning, in the 10° chilling waters of Tillar Break, near HWY 278 East.

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Just before 7:30 Tuesday morning, 2 school buses collided at the intersection of HWYs 35 and 425, north of Monticello.

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Around 7:40, Friday morning, the driver of this Chevy pick up was killed when it collided with the rear tandems of a log truck, 8 miles east on Midway Road.

(Photo of vehicle on attached page. View with discretion)

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According to the Arkansas State Police, it’s 6:41 PM Friday, a southeast Arkansas man was struck by multiple vehicles on HWY 65 at McMillan Corner in Chicot County.

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Stray dog found on 425 close to Ellis and Son body shop. He is very sweet.

Needs his owner or a good home with enough land where he can hunt.

For information call Morgan at 820-2556.

Jessica is the daughter of Reginald Jones and Erica King. She was born December 29th, 2012.

MonticelloLive continued it’s Christmas tradition, by donating 25 bicycles to local charities, including the Junior Auxiliary and Santa Train.