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1 Lady, 1 Week, 2 DWI’s
September 24th, 2009 by
Ann Hartness, age 36 of Monticello, was charged with DWI by the Monticello Police Dept. on Wednesday, Sept 16, following a 1 vehicle accident at the intersection of Patton and Edgewood.
Tuesday evening, September 22, between 7-8 p.m., Hartness was involved in another single vehicle wreck, this time on Barkada Road, just outside of the Monticello city limits, and was charged with DWI II by the Drew County Sheriff’s Dept.
The Ford Freestyle was towed Patton by Rod’s Wrecker, and from Barkada by Tommy’s Wrecker.
Hartness’ vehicle was also towed on Saturday, August 1 by J.A. Goad Towing., following another accident on Jefferson Street.
Light Poles at Football Field May Be Defective, We May Know for Sure Saturday
September 16th, 2009 by
Monticello School Superintendent Bobby Harper told the school board at Tuesday night’s meeting that the 4 light poles over Hyatt Field have been recalled by their manufacturer, which has now reportedly filed for bankruptcy and is no longer in business.
The school district’s architect recently contacted the school to tell them that the poles are being recalled because of welds around the base of the poles, where the poles are attached to a concrete base, which are deteriorating in some cases of poles produced by Whitco, mainly in Texas, but not exclusively in Texas.
The Searcy school district has 20 poles like this; 4 of them are defective; forcing Searcy to cancel their home football games for the season. Read the rest of this entry »
Where Were You? 9-11 Memories and Tribute
September 11th, 2009 by
Soon after the terrorists crashed the planes into the Twin Towers in New York City, and most Americans realized that we were not as safe as we all thought we were, country singer Alan Jackson released a song that summed up how a lot of people felt, and how they reacted.
The song asked, “Where were you?” on that September 11 morning, 2001.
As we stop and remember where we were that September morning, let’s also remember the Americans that lost their lives that day, and the families that were left behind.
Everyone is welcome to join in, and remember where you were, and what you did that morning,
MES Staff Member Arrested on Drug Charges by DTF
September 10th, 2009 byAHTD Hearing Tuesday Answers Most Questions about Monticello Bypass for I-69
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The Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department held a Public Hearing Tuesday evening at the Sadie Johnson Community Center, to allow public input, as well as answer some questions about the proposed plans for a bypass of Monticello for the future I-69.
Approximately 90 area residents attended the informational meeting, to ask questions about their land, houses, and community. I was able to go through the process of question and answers with a couple who are losing their home of 12 years to the new roadway, as they visited with one of the approximately 9 AHTD representatives who were present for the forum, representing different departments of the AHTD.
The official name of the “Monticello Bypass” is known as “job 020471”, and will begin near the “dead man’s curve” area of HWY 278 East, and continue to it’s end, on HWY 425 South, near the Drew Central Bus Shop.
AHTD brought to the meeting 3 16 foot long maps, showing in great detail the exact area, down to storage sheds, that will be directly affected by the construction.
Interchanges will be built at the 278 East and HWY 425 connection points, as well as it’s crossing with HWY 35 South/HWY 35 East.
3 overpasses will be built where the new roadway comes into the Old Deane Road, Old Troy Road, and Midway Route areas of construction.
The 8.6 mile project will also be raised over the crossing of the Arkansas Midland Railroad.
The project could begin as early as acquiring properties with the next year, and beginning the bid process for construction in the Fall of 2010. The project will begin as a 2 lane highway, and will be expanded into a 4 lane divided roadway in the future. Read the rest of this entry »
Arrest at R&R Festival, 2nd Year in a Row
August 19th, 2009 byUsually the follow up reports after a local festival don’t include arrest reports, but for the second consecutive year, this has been the case in Monticello. Read the rest of this entry »
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August 15th, 2009 byRhythm & Roots Friday Videos
August 15th, 2009 byCharges Filed Friday by Prosecutor on Man for Beating Birthday Party Pony to Death with a Baseball Bat
August 7th, 2009 byFORMER UAM WR SIGNS WITH JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS
August 4th, 2009 by
The Jacksonville Jaguars announced yesterday the signing of former University of Arkansas at Monticello wide receiver Clarence Denmark.
Denmark was signed as a rookie free agent and is currently participating in the Jaguar’s pre-season training camp.
Below is a portion of the release sent from the Jacksonville Jaguars Media Relations office:
The Jacksonville Jaguars have signed rookie free agent wide receiver Clarence Denmark. A native of Jacksonville, Denmark played the last two seasons at Arkansas-Monticello after transferring from Troy University. Read the rest of this entry »
Hospital Board Gives Go-Ahead on Modernization Plan at Historic meeting
July 29th, 2009 by
Two representatives with Murray and Company provided preliminary sketches of the phase modernization plan. The Board voted to begin work on Phase I, the allied health building, shown in red in the photo.
The Drew Memorial Hospital Board voted to move ahead with the first phase of the master site plan to modernize the hospital during its regular meeting Wednesday, July 22. Murray and Company will draw up the plans for the new allied health building.
The master site plan consists of six phases, which include new construction, renovations and remodeling to modernize the hospital’s facilities. The Board voted to approach the phase modernization project by starting with Phase I, construction of the allied health building. Read the rest of this entry »
Man Charged with Arson after Setting Home on Fire, with Family Inside
July 22nd, 2009 byAccording to Drew County Sheriff Mark Gober, last Wednesday, a Cominto area man saw flames coming up on the outside of his home near the kitchen area. At the time, the man and two children were inside of the residence, Read the rest of this entry »
Dr. Sylvia Simon Appointed to Serve on State Medical Board
July 20th, 2009 by
Monticello’s  Dr. Sylvia Simon was recently appointed to serve on the Arkansas Medical Board by Gov. Mike Beebe
Dr. Simon’s term will expire on December 31, 2014.
Wells Family Remembers Lost Loved Ones
July 16th, 2009 by
Tuesday, Veronica Wells, along with her family and a friend, went to the site where her daughter and grandchildren were killed on July 14, 2007, on HWY 425 North, near Pine Bluff.   The family cut grass, and removed the old flowers that marked the location where 5 family members lost their lives in a collision with a tractor trailer, 2 years ago.
A new cross was placed with all the names on it.
A special thank you goes to Mr. Cornelious Branch, Mr. Darrell McDaniel, and Rev. Melvin Foster for the construction of the everlasting cross.
Ms. Will asks that as you are traveling HWY 425 N., approximately 4 miles south of Pine Bluff, take a look to your left at the piece of art and remember her daughter, Ketria, and grandchildren, Kiyah, Kayla, Keshon, and Kaleb.
Classic Story–Fire Dept. Rescues Puppy
July 10th, 2009 by
This is the classic feel good story, but it is also true.
On a recent, hot June Friday afternoon, a “momma dog” and her litter of approximately 2 week old puppies, were dropped off inside the gate at the city’s trash transfer station, which also houses the city pound. (this is not an appropriate or responsible action to take with animals.)
One of the small puppies fell into a drain pipe in the area, and couldn’t get out. Read the rest of this entry »
Fatality Wreck Near Monticello
July 7th, 2009 by
Just after 8 o’clock, Monday night, a single vehicle accident occurred a few miles northeast of Monticello.
The driver of the vehicle was killed in the crash, and the passenger was critically injured, and has been airlifted by helicopter to Little Rock. Read the rest of this entry »
“The Weevil” on ESPN, in Nationwide Commercial
July 7th, 2009 by
UAM alumni, fans, and supporters may disagree with the “stupider than an aardvark” analysis that “the Weevil” has been honored with, but still it is a good thing for UAMonticello to have their mascot featured on a national TV commercial campaign for KGB 542542, a text message based search engine that provides answers to its customers.
The commercial has been featured on ESPN and other networks, and features “the Weevil” with UAM’s permission. It has also been approved by NCAA athletic licensing procedures.
UAM media relations director, Jim Brewer describes the commercial as, “a great way to give our university national exposure.”
If the “stupider than an aardvark” is offensive, at least we have the pleasure of seeing our local hero beat the stuffing out of the aardvark at the end of the spot.
Man Arrested Twice at Same House, withing 1.5 Hours
July 6th, 2009 byDrew County Speedway Fireworks-VIDEO
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3 Arrested for Possession of 38 Rocks
June 29th, 2009 by
While responding to a report about a woman running down the street, being chased by 2 men in a pick-up, Thursday night around midnight, Monticello Police officers stopped the truck, spoke to all persons involved, and then arrested all 3 persons. Read the rest of this entry »
Lucas’ Election Fraud Charges End in No Time to Serve, but Fine, Reimbursement, and $1 Fine
June 19th, 2009 byStanley Lucas, a former convenience store owner, and supporter of legalizing the sale of alcohol in the Wilmar area, pled guilty to the chard of “election canvasser making a false statement” in last years wet/dry township election, during a hearing in Drew County Circuit Court this week.
DTF Finds Meth Lab
June 18th, 2009 byAccording to Lt. Jason Akers of the Tenth Drug Task Force, a Drew County man is facing methamphetamine manufacturing and related charges after a search warrant was executed at his residence last week. Read the rest of this entry »
Updated Info–Walmart’s Bolt Cutter Bandit-He Called the Cops Himself
June 15th, 2009 by
Drew County Sheriff Mark Gober has released the attached press release detailing information leading to the arrest of the “Bolt Cutter Bandit”, the man who got out of jail Tuesday, and then was arrested Thursday for cutting the chain link fence to the Walmart garden center (Wednesday night).
Apparently the man called the Sheriff’s Dept., to return a “stolen laptop”, but actually gave them a “different stolen laptop.”
Other stolen items were also recovered. Read the rest of this entry »
Teddy Bear Burglar (& Other Items) Arrested in Monticello
June 12th, 2009 byAllegedly, a Wednesday night residential burglary near the intersection of Union and Bailey Streets, wasn’t the first time this man had been arrested for breaking into a home, but this time the “loot” was different.
Aside from items un-named, because of an ongoing investigation. several of the items taken included SEVERAL stuffed teddy bears and other animals. Read the rest of this entry »
Area Doctor Arrested Again, Now Faces Additional Drug Charges
June 9th, 2009 byCourthouse Parking Lot RePaved, Tuesday
June 3rd, 2009 by
4 courthouse employees are shown leaving work Tuesday afternoon, across the newly paved parking lot at the Drew County Courthouse.
Tuesday’s business was conducted as usual, with a little extra walking to get inside the building.
The paving was done in one day, and the parking lot is expected to re-open Wednesday morning
21 Year Old Drowns in Lake Monticello
May 21st, 2009 byMidnight Discussion About Lawnmowing Leads to Shooting.
May 18th, 2009 bySheriff Mark Gober confirmed information, today, about a shooting that took place in the Ladell community, around 12:15, Saturday night. Read the rest of this entry »
Drew Central’s Mrs. Eason Gets Head Shaved after Students Read 3400 Books–VIDEO
May 15th, 2009 byCurrent research indicates that for students to grow as readers they need to read 1,000,000 (yes, that’s one million) words per year. In terms of books, that’s approximately 25 books of 200 pages in length.
To encourage students to make 1,000,000 words their goal for the year, Melissa Eason, literacy coach for grades 4-8 issued to middle school students at Drew Central the chal-lenge to read 25 books this school year. The campaign was known as the Twenty-five Book Campaign. The theme of Read Like a Rock Star was chosen. Drew Central students, Aaron and Alan Jones, wrote a rock song, “You Gotta Read to Succeed,” and their rock band, which includes their father, performed it at the campaign kick-off.
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Each student and staff member at Drew Central signed a pledge to try to read 25 books and kept a list of books read. To get credit for the books, students had to make 70% on the AR test or turn in a satisfactory literary letter about the books read. As an added incentive to get kids to read,
Mrs. Eason promised to shave her head if students read 3,100 books which would be the same as of if one-half of all fifth, sixth, and seventh graders read 25 books. This week when teachers turned in their class totals, students were congratulated for having met and surpassed the 3,100 book goal.
Drew Central Middle School Students read 3,400 books this year! It was time for Mrs. Eason to live up to her end of the bargain. At an early morning assembly today, Read the rest of this entry »
“Show & Smell” Day at Drew Central Wednesday–Skunk Goes to School
May 15th, 2009 by
When Dr. Judy Bynum drove up to Drew Central High School at 6:15 Wednesday morning, it was foggy and dark. In the twilight, she could see a dark creature turning in circles in the front of the school. It was solid black and small, but not as small as a squirrel, with a bushy tail. On its head was a yogurt cup, stuck tightly. Read the rest of this entry »
Fire Chief Faulkner Wakes Man in Fire, Brings Him Out of Burning Home
May 11th, 2009 by
Monticello Fire Chief Steven “Blue” Faulkner went on what so many times may be considered a “normal fire call” to a trailer fire in the back of the mobile home park in the 500 block of Winchester Road, Sunday around 4:15 p.m., and arrived just in front of the fire trucks.
Upon arrival, someone nearby was heard saying, “I think there’s a man still in there.”
Faulkner went to the front door, opened it, and didn’t get any response; then did the same at the back door: he then knocked on the front window. The house was filled with smoke too much to just enter and begin looking, without breathing equipment.
When he knocked on the front window, he had woken up the sleeping man, who began calling out. Faulkner then returned to the back door, near where the man was, and entered the burning home.
Faulkner told MonticelloLive, “He was close to the door, but fell backwards, when the door opened. I just went in and brought him out.”
Monticello Police Sargent Carlos Garcia, who also responded to the call to assist with traffic, said, “Faulkner definitely saved that man’s life.”
MPD Patrolman Mark Grant, who also serves as fireman, added, “one thing about “Blue” is that he won’t ask you to do anything that he won’t do, and he proved that this afternoon.”
Faulkner, trying not to draw attention to himself, said, “I didn’t go that far inside.”
Once again, one of Monticello’s First Responder’s has done something that has saved or changed someone’s life.
Once again, we all need to thank, not only Faulkner, but all of our law enforcement, firefighters, ambulance workers, and others who run towards the emergency situations, that everyone else runs away from.
Rhonda Brooks Chosen as Volunteer of the Year, by Hospice Home Care
April 29th, 2009 by
Rhonda Brooks recieved “Hospice Volunteer of the Year” at a volunteer appreciation “Luau”, Saturday, hosted by Hospice Home Care staff of Monticello.
Rhonda’s husband, Sanders Brooks serves as pastor of Northside Baptist Church, here in Monticello.
Relay for Life–Videos
April 26th, 2009 by
RELAY FOR LIFE-CARRIE WELLENBERGER’S TESTIMONY ABOUT HER CHILDREN-2009-04-24 from MonticelloLive on Vimeo.
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Incident on MES Campus Leads to 4 Students Being Suspended
April 20th, 2009 byAccording to Monticello school district officials, 4  elementary students were suspended, following an incident that occurred on the school’s playground after lunch Thursday. Read the rest of this entry »
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