“I wanted to take time today, to apologize for how I reacted to Alderman Leonard’s questioning last night at City Council. It was unprofessional. I was not prepared to make a statement about an issue of that gravity and technical nature, without researching the statue and being able to make a fully informed definitive statement; as I have asked Mr. Barton to do this morning. (more…)

Wednesday letter from City Attorney to City Council Members.

Last night, Councilman Leonard questioned the legality of the moayor’s vote to break a tie at the special meeting held to consider the referral to the electors of a sales tax to fund a proposed civic center.

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Just minutes after their 10 PM closing time, Sonic, located on 425 N. was robbed at gun-point, Sunday night.

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According to Sheriff Mark Gober, a call was received about horses running loose near a busy highway; this led the responding deputy to a residence, where he observed two very malnourished horses.

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According to Arkansas Business, Parkway Bank, with 2 branches in Monticello, is being purchased by citizens bank, of Batesville.

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The City of Monticello is accepting applications for the position of Part-Time Clerk at the District Court. Deadline to apply is October 16, 2015. More information is available at www.monticelloar.org/jobs.

For additional information on the please contact City Hall, 367-4400.

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Drew County Sheriff Mark Gober is one of six public officials appointed to the Arkansas Supreme Court’s Committee on Security and Emergency Preparedness.
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According to Sheriff Mark Gober, a, 42 year old Monticello woman was arrested on October 10, 2015 and charged with possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of controlled substance, speeding and no proof of insurance. (more…)

Mike Garvey, Monticello Lions Club President, presents a Certificate of Appreciation and a check to Joe Meeks, Monticello Fireman of the Year, in honor of his outstanding service to our community.

University of Arkansas System President Donald Bobbitt announced today that he will recommend Karla Hughes, Ph.D., to the Board of Trustees of the University of Arkansas System as chancellor of the University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM).

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According to Drew County Sheriff Mark Gober, during the early morning hours, Saturday Deputy Brandon Wright conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for speeding on 425 North.

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Friday night, at approximately 6:55 pm, Drew County 911 received a call in reference to a truck on fire located on 278 E. just west of Dead Man’s Curve.

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A Drew county home was destroyed by fire, Friday afternoon, around 1:30.

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A group of local hunters snared and killed an 8 foot alligator at Harwood Hunting Camp in Chicot County, on a recent Friday night during this years alligator hunt.

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Around 1:30,  Wednesday afternoon,  hey three-car collision  on HWY 278 E. between the Tillar turn off and Dollar Hill, near McGee closed the highway, and sent multiple passengers to area hospitals.

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Around 4:30 PM, one late September day, this camper trailer, located in Pine Haven trailer park was destroyed by fire.
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County Judge Robert Akin issued a burn ban for Drew county, effective this morning.

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When a news agency is busy covering local news, sometimes we forget to look in our own tracks.

But when we shine a flashlight back at the past two years, MonticelloLive  has received 7 million page views, in 7 yearly quarters, according to onestat.com.

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To the Patrons of Drew County,
I am sorry that I cannot attend tonight’s special called meeting.

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The Hashem Law Firm of Monticello, Arkansas, is proud to welcome Monticello-native Katelyn Burch Busby as a member of the Firm’s legal team.

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