Joe Meeks has announced his candidacy for Monticello City Council, Ward 3, Position 2. He has been a resident of Monticello for the last 19 years, having graduated from the University of Arkansas at Monticello with a degree in Political Science. He has been employed as an engineer with AT&T for over 12 years. Mr. Meeks currently serves the community as a member of the Library Building Committee and as a volunteer fireman with the Monticello Fire Department. He is married to Kristi McKinley Meeks, a 3rd grade teacher at Drew Central. The couple has two children, Nathan 9, and Hannah 7. They are active members of First United Methodist Church, where Kristi sings in the Praise Band and Joe serves on the finance committee.
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Wilmar Man Arrested for Murder & Rape in Oakland. Cal.
March 13th, 2012 by Mandy MossReggie’s Lock & Key, Now Offering Programmed Keys
March 13th, 2012 by Joe Burgess
WE NOW CUT AND PROGRAM KEYS AND REMOTES FOR MOST VEHICLES:
GM, FORD, MAZADA, LEXUS, TOYOTA, DODGE, AND MANY MORE.
WE ALSO HAVE A MAXIMUM RANGE BATTERY STATION IF YOU NEED A NEW BATTERY FOR YOUR REMOTE
ALL BATTERIES $5.00.
One Monticello Life – Ryan Copico- Edited
March 12th, 2012 by Mandy Moss
From Leamington, Ontario, Canada all the way to Southeast Arkansas has been quite the journey for Ryan Copico. Ryan’s life began in Canada, where he was born on January 12, 1976. His parents are Ruben and Rowena Copico, originally from the Philippines.
At The Museuem – Corn Shuck Broom
March 11th, 2012 by Submitted
If you look all over Facebook these days you will see photos of peoples brooms standing up, Well check this broom out, It is made of corn shucks and is in the Taylor plantation Cabin on display at the museum.
Come see this and many other interesting items on display at your Drew County Museum, We are open Fridays from 1pm till 5pm, and Saturdays from 2pm till 5 pm and Sunday by appointment..
If you are interested in becoming a member of the Drew County Historical Society, memberships are $25 Dollars for a single membership or $40 for a family membership. Please mail your membership request to The Drew County Historical Society 404 South Main Monticello, AR 71655.
Monticello Memories – Tour of Monticello’s South Main Street – # 29
March 11th, 2012 by Sheilla Lampkin
This week we will begin our look at the last block on west side of South Main Street. We will be traveling on the west side of the street from Bolling Avenue to Wood Creek. Looking down the block we see the stately two-story home that was built in the early 1900s by Ed Spencer. Terrell Spencer Sr. grew up there. Spencer was associated with the Monticello Cotton Mills. The grand plantation style home with its wraparound porches, columns, chimneys, dormers, accents and balcony sits on a slight elevation and adds strength and beauty to the corner lot.
Parks Commission Projects Update
March 10th, 2012 by Mandy MossParks and Recreation Commission Chairperson Karen Connelley gave several updates during their monthly meeting Thursday evening.
Winchester Man Dies in Home Fire, Thursday
March 9th, 2012 by Joe Burgess
A 59 year old Winchester man died around noon, Thursday, during a house fire at his residence on Old Highway 65.
Ben Crossett Files for City Council Seat Ward 4, Position 2
March 8th, 2012 by Submitted
Ben Crossett has announced his candidacy for Alderman for the City of Monticello, Ward 4, Position 2.
Ben is a 1994 graduate of Monticello High School, a 1994 graduate of Forest Echoes Technical School (now UAM College of Technology) in Crossett and a 2005 graduate of SouthArk Community College in Eldorado.
Ben has been an Emergency Medical Technician for 17 years and a certified Law Enforcement Officer for 12 years. He is currently employed by Southeast Emergency Medical Services (SEEMS) of Monticello and is a part-time dispatcher for the Monticello Police Department.
Orlando Jones Files for Re-election as JP for District 1.
March 8th, 2012 by Submitted
“I would like to thank District 1 for the opportunity to serve on the Quorum Court and hope that I have reprented well. I do have the people at heart. It is with this thought in mind that I decided to file as a Republican this term.
Although locally we may share similar views, the Democratic Party has increasingly moved away from the principles and values that I grew up on. I hope that my decision is viewed with my heart’s intent and that everyone will take a closer look at the direction our country is headed. I will do everything in my power to stand for what I believe.”
Fertilize Truck Overturns on Florence Road, Rescue, EMTs, Police Respond – Update
March 7th, 2012 by Joe Burgess
The driver of a Bayou Grain 18-wheeler fertilize delivery truck apparently took a curve on Florence Road too fast, around 10 o’clock, Tuesday morning, resulting in a hopper trailer of farm fertilize being dumped into a road ditch.
The driver was extricated from the crushed cab of the vehicle by the Fire & Rescue Team, and them transported to the JRMC trauma center. Someone at the scene said his injuries didn’t appear to be life threatening.
Triple A Towing is shown in the video, setting the truck upright.
A “bobcat” was cleaning up the spilled product, as evening was approaching, along with several individuals with buckets, collecting fertilize for their personal use. Contact Ronnie Adcock at 723-2260 for info.
Murder Suspect Changes Plea in Ashley County Case, Set for Court in Monticello
March 7th, 2012 by Joe BurgessInvestigator’s Report on Mom & Step-dad’s Capital Murder Case of Infant
March 6th, 2012 by Joe Burgess
MonticelloLive has obtained the affadavit the was filed for the arrest of a local mom and step-father for the Capital Murder death of theie 2 year old daughter.
Here is the information contained in the affadavit….
JOHN HENRY MILLER
March 5th, 2012 by Christian Brothers Funeral HomeJohn Henry Miller, 74, of Monticello, AR, died Saturday, March 3, 2012, at UAMS in Little Rock, AR. He was born June 7, 1937, in Fountain Hill, AR, to the late John and Maureese Hackney Miller.
Kidnapping and Rape Charges with Victim Tied Up for 2 Days, Leads to $100,000 Bond
March 5th, 2012 by Joe Burgess
Another Local Man Arrested on Rape Charges
March 5th, 2012 by Joe Burgess
Monticello Memories – Tour of Monticello’s Main Street – #28
March 4th, 2012 by Sheilla Lampkin
This week we’ll begin at the charming grey house with the white trim and the welcoming porches where we stopped last week. This home was built by Harry Wells (William T. Wells and brother to Mary Phenton and Myrtle Wells) around 1910. Mr. Wells was a businessman who also served in one of the county’s clerk positions for a time. The Wells family members are patriarchs in the history of Monticello and Drew County. Let’s go back and look briefly at this family since the grey house and the next one are tied to them and to the history of Drew County.
Reducing Your Carbon Footprint Save the Environment While Saving Money – At Home
March 2nd, 2012 by SubmittedChange your light bulbs. Not just when they burn out. Exchange any incandescent bulbs for compact fluorescents. You will use only 30% of the energy and still get just as much light.
Look for the Energy Star logo. The symbol designates appliances that are energy-efficient. If you purchase only those that are certified, you may pay more initially for these items. Over time, however, you’ll save on energy bills while helping the environment.
Final List of Local Political Candidates by Office – Thursday Noon Update
March 1st, 2012 by Joe BurgessBelow is a current list of all local political candidates, grouped by the office they are running for.
(Wilmar and constables will be posted later today)
Drew County Judge
Judge Damon Lampkin – retiring
Robin Hood
Bobby Harris
Jessie Griffin – Republican
Jim Glennon
Robert Akin
Thursday Update – 6 Wednesday Filings Bring Current Total to 37 – Deadline to Register is TODAY at NOON
March 1st, 2012 by Joe Burgess
A total of 6 local candidates filed for political office Wednesday, bringing the current total of local candidates to 31.
The candidates fining Wednesday were….
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Happy Birthday, Drew
March 1st, 2012 by AJ Huffman
Happy Birthday to my Little Buddy. Hard to believe your already 7 years old today, where has the time gone?
I am so proud of you.
Love,
Daddy
Multi Agency Investigation Leads to 170+ Pills & $50,000 Bond
February 29th, 2012 by Joe Burgess
According to Lt. Jason Akers, a multi agency investigation resulted in the arrest of a Cleveland County resident in Monticello last week.
Linda Gail Sloan Rainwater
February 29th, 2012 by Submitted
Linda Gail Sloan Rainwater, 52 of Dumas, Arkansas died February 28, 2012 in Dumas, Arkansas. Linda was born December 15, 1959 to the Commadore Edward Sloan, II and Juanita Varnell Sloan in Monroe, Louisiana. Linda attended the Pentecostal church and was a homemaker.
Survivors include her husband, Clinton Rainwater of Dumas, Arkansas two sons, Wesley Damon (Janice) Rainwater of Hot Springs, Arkansas & Tracy Andrew (Lisa) Rainwater of Monticello, Arkansas, daughter Amanda (Billy) Wright of McGehee, Arkansas. Her mother, Juanita Sloan of Tillar, brother Commadore Edward Sloan, III of Du Quoin, Illinois and 2 sisters, Janet Stoner of Batesville, Arkansas and Tommy Sue Hill of Pine Hill, Arkansas 10 grandchildren, Dylan, Delaina, Morgan, Ava, Kenneth, Codi, Kaylee, Hunter, Hayden and Hannah and 1 great grand daughter, Jaycee survive her.
Visitation held from 6-8pm, February 29, 2012 at Griffin Funeral Home.
Services are 2 PM Thursday, March 1, 2012, Griffin Funeral Home with Rev. Michael McFall officiating and burial in Walnut Lake Cemetery.
Arrangements by Griffin Funeral Home, Dumas, Arkansas.
“Outhouse” & “No Public Restroom” Sign Both Removed from City Hall
February 28th, 2012 by Joe Burgess
The sig
n that prohibited use of public restroom was removed from City Hall earlier today.
The “Stink Stirred at the Monticello City Hall” story was feature on at least one Little Rock TV station, with 2 others request photos for possible use today.
Burgess Enters City Council Race for Ward 2, Position 1
February 27th, 2012 by Joe Burgess
Joe Burgess has announced his intentions to seek the office of Alderman for the City of Monticello. Burgess plans to file today for the Ward 2, Position 1 seat.
Burgess, a life-long resident of South Arkansas, and a 20 year resident of the Monticello area, is owner and operator of MonticelloLive.com, which was honored as the 2011 MEDC / Chamber of Commerce “Business of the Year.”
At The Museum – Antique Tricycle
February 26th, 2012 by Submitted
Check out this old tricycle, Made entirely out of steel except for the seat ,wheels and tires, Note that the tires are pieces of flat rubber around the wooden rim, Never had to worry with flats.
Come see this and many other interesting items on display at your Drew County Museum, We are open Fridays from 1pm till 5pm, and Saturdays from 2pm till 5 pm and Sunday by appointment.
If you are interested in becoming a member of the Drew County Historical Society, memberships are $25 Dollars for a single membership or $40 for a family membership. Please mail your membership request to The Drew County Historical Society 404 South Main Monticello, AR 71655.
Monticello Memories – Tour of Monticello’s Main Street # 27
February 26th, 2012 by Sheilla LampkinThis week let’s look at the east side of the block of South Main beginning at East College Avenue and continuing nearly to East Bolling Avenue. The first lot where we begin now holds a quaint little duplex that once claimed a “refreshing” spot in Monticello’s history.
Billies Booster Awards Banquet – Video
February 24th, 2012 by Submitted2 More Booster Banquet Videos
February 24th, 2012 by Joe BurgessBarnett Seeking Re-election to District 6 JP Position
February 24th, 2012 by Submitted
Chris Barnett, of the Greenhill community, has announced her intention to seek re-election to the position of Justice of the Peace for District 6 on the Drew County Quorum Court.
She and her husband, Buddy, attend Wilmar Methodist Church.
Barnett is a life-long resident of Drew County, and owns Chris’ Hair Care, formerly known to many residents as The Hair Pen.
Bear Removing Deer from Road Side – Video – Over 7,100 Views
February 23rd, 2012 by Joe BurgessSusan Jasay recently was traveling in eastern Ashley County on HWY 82 and took this video of a bear removing a “roadkill” deer from the ditchbank.
That “patch” of woods borders Drew County.
Thanks, Susan, for sharing your video.
Mad Cow Attacks Man & Vehicle
February 23rd, 2012 by Joe Burgess
According to Sheriff Mark Gober, the Drew County Sheriff’s Deparment received a report, on the morning of February 17, that a cow had charged at and struck a man in his chest while he was out working in a garden on Florence Road.
Local Funeral Home Cited by State Board
February 21st, 2012 by Joe BurgessAccording to the Arkansas state board of embalmers and funeral home directors, Christian Brothers Funeral Home, of Monticello, reportedly violated state policy in the case of a July, 2011 funeral.
Larry Brown is the registered manager and a funeral director for Christian Brothers. Robbiezine Owens is also a licensed funeral director, there. Michael Jones is owner of Christian Brothes , and is an apprentice funeral director.
Big Rig Driver Charged with DWI-Drugs, Drinking on the Highway
February 20th, 2012 by Joe Burgess
An 18 wheeler driver was charged with DWI-drugs, drinking on the highway, and criminal mischief with property damage, after he turned off of HWY 425 South at EZ Mart, and drover his empty dump truck across their yard, getting his truck and trailer hung up on concrete barriers.
Onlookers at the store watched as the driver attempted several times to get his truck out of the ruts it had made in the store’s yard, while trying to get it off of the concrete blocks. Read the rest of this entry »
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