New postage rates went into effect over the weekend; so here are the changes that will affect most of us.

First, remember that “forever stamps” will still be equal to a 1 ounce, first class postage stamp.

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Ace Benjamin Rawls will turn 2 years old on January 27, 2014. He is the son of Jeff and Jamie Rawls and the little brother of Jaxon Rawls of Monticello. Ace attends daycare at Small Wonder and loves playing with his big brother.

Ace is the grandson of David and Cindy Rawls and Jim and Julie West all of Monticello.

Happy 22nd birthday, Brandy!

Best wishes

From your family and friends

Just before midnight, Friday night, a S. Maple St. neighbor called 911 reporting this mobile home fire.

The Monticello Fire and Police Departments quickly responded, but the structure was fully engulfed in flames when they arrived.

The residents were not home, and no one was injured during the fire.

After calling 911, the neighbor took this photo for MonticelloLive.

Millcreek of Arkansas is accepting applications for a Registered Nurse for our PRTF Program. The candidate must be currently licensed as a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse in the state of Arkansas, at least 21 years of age, and have the ability to work with adolescents with behavioral disorders.

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Lyna Gulledge of Monticello has announced that she will be a candidate for re-election to a sixth term of office as Drew County Clerk in the upcoming May Democratic primary election.
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4 break-ins have recently been reported in Drew County, with a wide range of items being taken.

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An 18-wheeler, loaded with ground rubber, overturned in Dead Man’s Curve around 11:30 Monday morning.

Local fire departments were busy Saturday, since the pleasant weather encouraged many people to do yardwork.

However windy conditions across the county caused 7 of these grass fires to grow out of control, with several of them reaching wooded areas.

Most of the fires were in the Monticello area, but others ranged from Collins to Lacey.

Shortly after 4:30 Friday afternoon, the driver of this Mercury allowed the vehicle to cross over the yellow concrete block in front of Tiner’s Computer.

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HAPPY 2nd BIRTHDAY, BRYSON HARRISON!!!
We love you so much,
Love Mommy & Brother.

Bryant Childs, the driver of the asphalt truck involved in the October 29, 2012 death of Elizabeth Ann Davis at the Wilmar train crossing, was found guilty of negligent homicide and five counts of 2nd degree assault by a Drew County jury in November.

The jury was unable to agree on the sentence, so that decision fell on Judge Bynum Gibson.

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Happy 6th Birthday, Anniyah!
Love Mom, Dad, Lil Nick, and Nichalon.
We Love You!!

A Monticello man was stabbed multiple times, and assaulted with several household “weapons” recently, after he tried to separate a man and the girlfriend that he as allegedly fighting with.

The victim received a life-changing beating, and the suspect’s charges now include Attempted Capital Murder.

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The track meet for today has been canceled because of weather.

Today’s games have been cancelled.  

An arrest warrant has been issued by the Chicot County Circuit Court for
a 23 year old Monticello man, for residential burglary and theft of property.

The warrant was issued in connection with the burglary of a house on West
Daniels Street in Dermott on the morning of January 8.  A quantity of
firearms and electronics were stolen from the residence.

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Beth Davis of Monticello has announced her candidacy for re-election to the office of Drew County Assessor in the upcoming Democratic primary election.

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Tonya K. Loveless of Monticello has announced her candidacy for re-election to the office of Drew County Tax Collector in the upcoming Democratic primary election.

Happy 19th Anniversary to my wonderful husband Steve “Blue” Faulkner.

Thank you for alway being there for me and the boys.

We love you very much.

Lea Forrest Faulkner