C. B. King Child Care Centers are accepting applications for a sub pool from which full-time licensed, certified special education teachers; part-time and full-time classroom teacher aids; bus drivers and bus attendants may be chosen.

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Katelyn Burch Busby, of the Hashem Law Firm has been appointed to the Lawyers Assisting Military Personnel Committee of the Arkansas Bar Association.

The Arkansas Bar Association is a voluntary, statewide Association with more than 5,000 attorney members.

This photo was taken as the rainstorm approached Monticello from Highway 278 West.

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Around 7 AM, Monday morning, the Wilmar fire department was paged out to a vehicle fire at the Wilmar garage, on highway 278.

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At 6:01, Friday morning, tragedy struck the Dermott area,  as a Ford van collided with a train, killing a mother, her son, and 2 young friends.

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The Centers for Youth and Families in Monticello seeks full time 2-10 and weekend option 6p-6a RN or LPN.

Must have valid AR nursing license, pass a drug screen and background checks, valid AR driver’s license, and the ability to supervise staff. Competitive salary and benefits. Differential pay 2-10 is 15% and Weekend option is 45%.

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Resurfacing a section of U.S. Highway 63B requires a series of lane closures, according to AHTD.

This work will begin at 8:00 a.m. on Monday, at the Interstate 530 interchange (more…)

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Monticello Citizens for Better Government will host a public forum Thursday, July 14, at 6:30 pm at Holmes Chapel Family Life Center to discuss proposed local ballot initiatives for the November 2016 election.

To whom it may concern,

Tuesday, July 5th I became aware of your efforts to circulate numerous petitions to either enact new ordinances or repeal certain ordinances (more…)

Around 4:30, Friday evening, a 16 year old Drew County youth lost his life in a motorcycle crash.

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Around 1 PM, Sunday afternoon, the driver of this Ford Crown Victoria lost control of the vehicle as it was traveling west on W. Gaines St.

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United Way in Drew County has named the community programs that will receive grant dollars in the 2016-17 funding cycle. United Way will award a total of $12,000.00 to help support programs and projects of local nonprofit organizations specific to Drew County.
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Remember, ICE COLD ICE is conveniently located on HWY 278 West, by Custom Audio & Video.

ICE COLD ICE is locally owned and operated, and accepts debit & credit cards.

Happy birthday, Chase Bray

We love you!!

The city of Monticello received its new, leased garbage collection truck, Wednesday.

The mayor told us, “Since we needed a truck soon, they sent us one that was at a show in Las Vegas.  They will be around in a few days to take the graphic off.”

Dorothy Davis turns 99, today.

She is celebrating with her three daughters, four grandchildren and six great grandchildren, numerous other family members and many many friends!

We love you Mamaw!

Jaxon Rawls will celebrate his 8th birthday, Thursday!

Happy Birthday to the moon and back!

We love you;

All of your family& friends.

Congratulations to Judy Hollis of Ashley county on winning the Monticello firefighters association boat raffle.

Thank you to everyone that helped make the raffle a success and for helping us move ever closer to our goal of an endowed scholarship at UAM.