When the staff of Leprechaun’s arrived at work Thursday morning, he found that the store had been robbed, overnight.

A list of stolen items just posted below.

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Mrs. Graham, Drew Middle School Principal, was crowned Queen For the Day as the winner of the “What I would do for Reading “ contest hosted during the fall Scholastic Book Fair.

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MIS held a DRILL to simulate an emergency, this afternoon.

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Lost on HWY 35 East area around Darnell Lane
very friendly
Call 870-723-2828

Happy 18th Birthday, Son,

Your individuality and self motivation to achieve have earned you youngest points winner in ARMA Super Stock racing 2013 , age 16, and first runner up 2014 .

Watching you grow into a young man with your skills , abilities and decision ‘s has been a blessing to be part of daily .

I thank God for you and all His blessings for you.
Love
Dad

Happy 12th birthday Davis!

We all love you so much!

Have a great day!

Winners at the Town and Gown Duplicate Bridge Club on Monday, October 13 were:

1st place Joann Hawley and Lowell Lynde
2nd place Carolyn Tilley and Charles Dolberry
3rd place Joy and Fritz Hudson

Club director, Lowell Lynde, playing with Bodie Cobb of Keo, AR, Martha Young of Monroe, and Elizabeth Bryan of Jackson, MS won the Saturday open knockout team event at the Monroe sectional tournament on October 5.

Please call 723-1586

An estimated 20 Entergy employees worked through the night, in the Bolling Street area, replacing broken poles and downed power lines.

At 3:10 AM, they achieved their goal of “0” Monticello customers without electric power.

For details on the outage in the calls, read the articles posted below.

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At the September meeting of the intermodal authority, it was approved to advertise for bed for a 750,000 gallon water tank for the facility.

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The Arkansas Forestry Association recognized Gay Pace as the 2014 Log A Load Volunteer of the Year.

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The Drew County Republican Party’s annual Reagan Day dinner drew several statewide candidates for the event.

Shown here are Sonja Ryburn (for state representative), Asa Hutchinson (for governor), US Rep. Tom Cotton (for U.S. Senator), Bruce Westerman (for US rep.), and Dennis Milligan  (for state treasurer).

 Arkansas State Police Drivers License Written Exams are regularly given from 8:00 am to 11:30, on Tuesdays at the Monticello Fire Training Academy

Road test are given from 1:00 pm to 4:15, Tuesdays, at the same location.

A Flashlight Vigil be held in honor of Dermott Fire Department Assistant Chief J.B. Hutton Jr. Assistant Chief Hutton passed away October 1, 2014. The vigil will be held at the Arkansas Fallen Firefighters’ Memorial, on Saturday October 4, 2014 at 8:30pm. The Arkansas Fallen Firefighters’ Memorial is located at One Capitol Mall on the State Capitol grounds in Little Rock.
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Throughout the first half of Friday night’s game, where the Billies travel to Hamburg’s Campbell Field, the game seem to stay in reach.

Even when the Lions began the 3rd quarter with a turnover recovery and a touchdown, the missed extra point seems to have been blocked by #23 Ryan Case, as shown in the photo provided by Laura McNeese.

Final score resulted in a 42–13 win for Hamburg.

MYFL peewee football players enjoyed their annual trip to you William stadium, Thursday afternoon.

During the yearly event, The MonticelloLive Titans defeated the Shelter Insurance Cowboys, and the Reggie’s Lock & Key Deadbolts outscored the SEEMS Traumahawks.

Several of the Weevils players and staff were an attendance for the game.

Brittany Hodges 17 of Monticello, daughter of Allen & Brenda Chavis models for Bridal Savoir Faire hosted by Compassion Fashion Events & Designs on September 28, 2014 in Howell, AR.

This event took donations for The Glass Slipper Closet which is a non profit organization that provided used & formal gowns for young ladies who wish to attend prom or other formal events at no charge.

SEEMS donated a LifePak AED to the Monticello Youth Football League during their first home game.

The league would like to express their appreciation to Lyle and Kim Welch , owners of SEEMS and all of their employees.

SEEMS Paul Outlaw is shown here with MYFL Chairman Danny Smith, accepting a game jersey in appreciation from the league.

DC 7th Grade 8. – LV Jr. B Team 8

DC Jr. Pirates 0. – LV Jr. Badgers 14

Wednesday, Monticello Police received complaints from citizens concerning scam calls or texts.

These calls are being made to parents from their child’s school district.

The person on the phone states they are an office employee and that their child has been injured and is the emergency room.

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Monticello will ring in the New Year with the opening of the new assisted living Grand Manor. It has 49 beds consisting of both studio and one-bedroom, theater, salon, exercise room, bistro and many more features.

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In cooperation with the Arkansas Department of Education, the EAST Initiative is pleased to be able to offer the EAST Upgrade Grant Program to eligible Arkansas schools.

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