At 2:15, the female driver who had been traveling next to the white minivan took the stand.
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A log truck driver that was stopped waiting on the train to go by, was called as the next witness. (more…)

At 1:40, a witness from the west side of the train testified, about seeing the crash, through the gaps in the moving train.
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At 1:10 pm, the defense began cross-examining the trooper, starting with skid marks and the presence of the train.
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The Arkansas State Trooper that arrived first at the scene took the stand at 11:05.
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At 11 am, attorney Theotis Thompson told the jury
Childs, with 10 years experience, was driving an overweight asphalt truck, when he found himself facing ” the perfect storm .”
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The prosecution addressed the jury at 10:50, for the first time.
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Billies 2nd onside kick, to start 2nd half.

In an unusual game with back-and-forth touchdowns, 3 onside kicks, and devastating turnovers and penalties, the Billies battled til the final minute to outscore the Dewitt Dragons 28-20.

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FOUND at Drew Central School.

Yellow Lab. No collar. Missing her master.

Very loving and smart.

Must have been someone’s hunting dog.

Please call 224-6431 if she is yours.

As of Monday morning, DMH has a new interim administrator appointed, to take the place of former CEO Michael Layfield, who resigned Friday.

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With time running out in the final quarter, Dumas kicked a field goal to tie the game at 17-17.

The Bobcats got the ball first on the 10 yard line, but failed to score on three downs.  The field goal attempt hit the upright and bounced to the ground.

The Billies then got the ball on the 10, followed by a touchdown run by Justin Berry, and the extra point that brought the game to a close.

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Mark Burt, of Warren, was killed in a logging accident in Calhoun County, this morning.

Burt was well known in the Monticello area, as well.

For more information, go to SalineRiverChronicle.com

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Imani Riley turns the corner for a 14 yard game with 3:20 to go in the first quarter

Drew Central’s first score came on a short run, early in the 3rd quarter.

The Council has had numerous presentations and discussions over the past months regarding what will be included in the renovations, and a representative from Siemons was present at this meeting to again provide an overview of the plan that Siemons has outlined to revamp the City’s water system.

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Happy Birthday Stephanie!

We love you very much and hope you have a special day.

Lindsay, Dad, Ann, and Ronny”.

With upcoming improvements and the beautification project of the Monticello Square, A Porta-john has been installed for the workers.

The beautification project will include crosswalks, pavers. and other improvements.

Highway 278 at Dead Man’s Curve was closed due to multiple traffic accidents, Thursday afternoon.

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According to Drew County Sheriff Mark Gober, at 6:30 pm, a few homes on South Allis Road have been evacuated.
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An out of control forest fire is burning, west of Monticello, on HWY 278 West.
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At Mondaay night’s City Parks Committee, the committeee voted to rent out the new Sadie Johnson Community Center only as a whole building rental, not as individual rooms.

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