Shown here, Brian Hargis, along with staff of Simmons bank, present a check for $25,000 to Karen Connelly, and members of the Miracle League SEARK board.

The $25,000 grant from Simmons First  Foundation,  be used to provide bleacher covers for the new Miracle League field

Around 5:15, Thursday night, while most Monticello residents were preparing for the annual Christmas parade, a local homeowner on Old Troy Road received word from a neighbor, that his house was on fire. He called 911, and the Monticello Fire Department quickly responded.

The home was fully engulfed in flames, and was a total loss.

According to Lt. Jason Akers of the 10th Drug Task Force, Agents arrested  40 year old banks resident, after a traffic stop on her vehicle resulted in the confiscation of crystal methamphetamine that was hidden inside a toy stuffed animal inside her vehicle.

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Our Chocolate lab goes by the name of Chevy. He is missing from the Barkada Area!

Please have anyone with any information call 870-723-4536 or 870-820-5228. This dog belongs to our little boys and they are really really missing him !

Each year, Head of the Class childcare and learning center sponsors a mini-march for breast cancer awareness.

Here are photos from this year’s event

The Monticello City Council will meet at 6 PM, tonight at City Hall.
The budget/finance committee will hold their meeting at 5:15 PM.

Hello.

I’m ready to come home.

I’ve been at Quail Run, all morning, but I won’t let them catch me to see your name on my collar.

Sorry I haven’t contacted you, but you can call Mr. Randy had 723-2395 to find out exactly where I am now.

Thanks,

“Fido”

For her 14th birthday Lynn Paschall asked friends and family to provide dog food instead of gifts.
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During this Thanksgiving season, we should stop and appreciate where our blessings and freedoms come from.

It has been said, “The only two men that have loved you enough to die for you are Jesus Christ and the American Soldier.”

Clearview Glass, on East Gaines St., displays this sign, “Jesus the Redeemer”, publicly honoring our Lord and Savior.

The Scripture says that we should confess His Name before men, and this sign certainly does that; as does posting this message on MLive.

In honor of our American Soldiers, new American Flags have been purchased by Commercial Bank, Parkway Bank, Simmons Bank, Union Bank, and Maxwell Hardwood Flooring, to be flown at Monticello’s main intersection at HWY 425 and 278.

As we celebrate this Thanksgiving season, may we realize that “God has blessed America, and still does today.”

Monticello Mayor Zack Tucker appeared before Circuit Judge Bynum Gibson, Monday morning, charged with tampering with public record  and abuse of office.

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Found: small beagle in Lacey-Ladelle area.

870-224-1508

The Drew County Courthouse and Road Department will be closed November, 23rd 24th and 25th for the Thanksgiving a holiday.

Have a Happy Thanksgiving

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Friendly, male black lab found Saturday on Old Dermott Road in Monticello. If he belongs to you, please call 870-723-5806.