Zilkha Bio-mass is Monticello’s newest industry. (more…)

The Drew County Sheriff’s Office still is seeking the public’s help with information leading to the whereabouts and arrest of two suspects wanted in connection with Arson and Aggravated Assault case in Drew County.

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Salon Hello Beautiful would like to welcome Emilee Martin!
Emilee is booking appointments now.
Mon-Fri 9-5 (870)460-5322
606 West Bolling St.

A familiar name is made its way back to MLive, again, with a recent arrest by Monticello Police.

A man known as the “bathroom burglar” and “tow-motor thief” has again been arrested; this time on charges of residential burglary, theft of property, second-degree battery, and terroristic threatening.

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On Wednesday, the Drew County Sheriff’s Office received report of a possible sexual assault on a juvenile.

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Drew Memorial Hospital’s chief financial officer, Shannon Clark, was terminated by the hospital, this morning, around 8:30.

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Former Monticello Mayor Joe Rogers was sworn in as mayor, this morning, by Drew County Judge Robert Akin.

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Members of City Hall and city workers, along with Joe Meeks of the city council, attended Tuesday morning’s meeting with Siemens, for an update on water meter and possible waterline installation.

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The murder trial for Freddie Williams, age 51 of Monticello, has been postponed  until August 28–29, instead of Tuesday’s scheduled start.

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Bonita Yount, a retired Monticello firefighter, was recently honored with a place in the Arkansas Firefighter Hall of Fame.

Shown with her are retired Chief Raymond Chisom and Crossett firefighter Bo Higginbotham.

Kitty with blue collar found on south Main Street.

Call 308-0001

On a recent Thursday evening around 5 PM. MPD pulled over a speeding, tan SUV near HWY 35 and 425.

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The Monticello Junior High cheerleaders recently attended the Universal Cheerleading Association’s summer cheer camp at ASU Jonesboro where they received multiple awards. (more…)

Monticello Youth Sports Baseball will be holding Fall Baseball Registrations, now through August 1.

A 6-8 game schedule will be played at the Monticello Sports Complex on Highway 278 West from Mid August – Mid September.

Registration cost will be $50 per child and will cover a hat, jersey, and insurance. Players can register at www.monticelloyouthsports.com. If you are interested in coaching a team, please call 723-3277.

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Air-Evac Lifeteam, a helicopter ambulance service that serves Drew County, has closed their Camden base.

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The Monticello City Council recently approved the next step in the process of remodeling the senior citizen center, located near City Park.

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A MLive reader took this photo of sunflowers, only recent trip to McGehee.

Thanks for sharing it.

Happy 4th Birthday Destiny

We love You

From Mommy, TeTe, Chaneka, and Kaylee

Happy 2nd Birthday, Mary Virginia!

We love you!

From Mommy, Daddy, and John Mark

With all 5 boxes counted,
Here are the final, but unofficial vote totals for mayor of Monticello….
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The Monticello School Board met Tuesday evening, July 15 for their regularly scheduled meeting with all members present.

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