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Holmes Chapel Political Forum – City Council Candidates

May 4th, 2012 by Joe Burgess

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Holmes Chapel City Council Forum – Senate & State Representive Candiates

May 4th, 2012 by Joe Burgess

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“Worst City Council Meeting Ever” Video – 4th Most Watched ML Video Ever

May 4th, 2012 by Joe Burgess

The “you’re lying – name-calling” city council video from Monday night reached the 1,000 play mark, less than 24 hours of being posted.

It reached the 1,700 play level in less that two days. The 3rd day produced another 250+ plays. It is expected to break the 2,000 mark mid-morning, Friday

One alderman said that she was “embarrassed that the city has had to go through this.”

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One Monticello Life – Thad, Nikki, & Colton Mitchell – 2012 Drew County Farm Family of the Year

May 2nd, 2012 by Mandy Moss

“I was born and raised on same property we’re living on now. This 180 acres of land has never been bought or sold, it was homesteaded by my family. It goes back to my Great Great Granddaddy. I’m the 5th generation farming this land.” – Thad Mitchell

Thad and Nikki Mitchell, along with their six year old son, Colton, have settled on the family land to continue with the farming tradition and raise their family. This year, they have been selected as Farm Family of the Year for Drew County.

Thad and Nikki’s farming business largely consists of raising Bermuda grass for hay, along with some Alfalfa, and producing eggs for Tyson Foods.

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Tempers Flare in Baseball Battle over Burlinguton Field at City Council – “Worst City Council Meeting Ever”

May 1st, 2012 by Mandy Moss

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Rape Charges Filed Against Local Man

May 1st, 2012 by Joe Burgess

A 40 year old Drew County man has been arrested and charged with the rape of a juvenile.

The Drew County Sheriff’s Dept. arrested Michael Walls, Saturday, following the issuance of a warrant, alleging that a juvenile female had been sexually assaulted.

Walls is being held in the Drew County Detention Facility,after his first appearance, Monday, where his bondwas set at $100,000.

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City Council Votes to Accept Bids for Fire Station & Move Funds for Sadie Johnson Center

May 1st, 2012 by Mandy Moss

The City Council voted unanimously to allow Mayor Allen Maxwell to begin advertising for bids for the fire station to be built at the W.C. Whaley lot.

The Council also voted to combine CD’s and budgeted items that have not, or will not be used this year, in order to fund the deficit in the Sadie Johnson Building Fund.

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Comments about MLive Videos at Council Meeting

May 1st, 2012 by Joe Burgess

MonticelloLive’s video coverage was mentioned twice during the city council meeting, once by a Parks Commissioner and once by the mayor.

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3 Juveniles, Charged with Attempted Capital Murder, Plead “Not Guilty”, Ask for Jury Trial

April 30th, 2012 by Joe Burgess

Last week, in the Drew County Circuit Court, the 3 juveniles, charged as adults for the attempted capital murder of a local man, and the theft of his truck and gun, all entered “not guilty” pleas, waived arraignment, and asked for jury trials.

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Woman Cited to Stealing Yard Decorations

April 28th, 2012 by Joe Burgess

According to Drew County Sheriff Mark Gober, a deputy responded to a theft call at a residence located on Highway 425 North, Thursday. The owner of the residence reported that several yard ornaments and decorations were missing.

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MHS’s Kim Wilson, Arkansas’s Teacher of the Year, Visits Washington D.C.

April 27th, 2012 by Joe Burgess

Senator Pryor congratulates Kim Wilson, a visual art teacher at Monticello High School, on being chosen as Arkansas’s Teacher of the Year.

Wilson is Arkansas’s nominee for National Teacher of the Year and will spend the 2012-2013 school year working at the Department of Education as a special advisor.

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County Candidates Answer Questions from Monticello Concerned Citizens at Holmes Chapel Forum

April 25th, 2012 by Joe Burgess

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Fire Dept. Training with Propane Tanks

April 24th, 2012 by Joe Burgess

The Monticello Fire Department held a training exercise for extinguishing LP gas fires at the Drew County Fairgrounds, Saturday.

Southern LP Gas Company donated 400 gallons of gas to be burned in the exercise.

At least 5 area fire departments took part in the training session, which practiced extinguishing propane fires on tanks and piping fixtures.

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Judge Reverses Warren Schools Termination of Teacher (Monticello Resident), Cleared of Charges

April 23rd, 2012 by Mandy Moss

Circuit Judge Sam Pope reversed Warren School Board’s decision to terminate a teacher, Former Warren High School JROTC instructor Col. Robert Avery, saying that the board “was not a fair and impartial tribune in its decision making in this case.”

Col. Robert Avery was charged with first-degree sexual assault in 2009 when a 16 year old female alleged he assaulted her at his residence. Avery was found not guilty by a Drew County jury in October of 2010. His position at Warren High School was terminated.

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City Council Candidates Speak for First Time

April 23rd, 2012 by Joe Burgess

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3 Democratic Judge Hopefuls Speak to Citizens

April 23rd, 2012 by Joe Burgess

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Adcock & Gober Address Sheriff’s Election

April 23rd, 2012 by Joe Burgess

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Stephanie Hill announces for City Council Alderman

April 23rd, 2012 by Submitted

Stephanie Hill has announced her candidacy for Monticello City Council Alderman Ward 2, Position 2, in the upcoming 2012 Democratic Primary Election that will take place on May 22nd. The position is currently being held by Ms. Claudia Hartness.

Stephanie, a native of Southeast Arkansas, graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree from the University of Arkansas at Monticello and has made Monticello her hometown for the past 22 years.

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Michael Booker, Democratic Candidate for Treasurer, to Face Searcy in November Election

April 23rd, 2012 by Joe Burgess

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Tax Collector Candidates Speak to Voters

April 23rd, 2012 by Joe Burgess

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Drew County Extension Homemakers Council Contributes $30,000 to UAM Students

April 23rd, 2012 by Joe Burgess

Last week, the Drew Central Extension Homemakers Council made a huge investments in the future of Monticello, as they made a contribution totalling $30,000 to UAM.

The donation included a $15,000 endowed scholarship, a $5,000 endowed gift, and a $10,000 Centennial Circle contribution.

Chancellor Jack Lassiter told the group that their contributions will be benefiting “students 100 years from now.”

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JACKSON THROWS NO-HITTER, GETS TWO WINS ON DAY

April 23rd, 2012 by UAM News

Kayla Jackson

Kayla Jackson threw her second no-hitter of the season the first of two wins over the Southwestern Oklahoma State Bulldogs, 3-0 and 3-2.

The UAM ace got her 25th win of the season in the seven-inning affair. She was two runners away from the perfect game, as the only blemishes on the day came in the third inning on a third-strike passed ball and a walk in the fourth inning.

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Senate Candidates Meet Monticello Voters at City Park

April 23rd, 2012 by Joe Burgess

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Repeat Sex Offender with Child Victims Gets $200,000 Bond – edited

April 20th, 2012 by Joe Burgess

According to Sheriff Mark Gober, a 30 year old local resident was arrested and charged with Sexual Indecency with a Child, and Sexual Assault 2nd degree, following acts committed, as he slept in the bed with his 12 year old victim.

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Local Woman Wins National Award

April 20th, 2012 by Submitted

Tonda L. Ellis of Monticello and the Arkansas State Society has been awarded the AMT Leona Lyons Carter Award for 2011. The award is handed out by the American Medical Technologists and will be awarded during the AMT Award Ceremony in conjunction with the 74th Annual Meeting and Educational Program on July 9-14, 2012.

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Another City Trash Truck Accident Not Reported to Police

April 20th, 2012 by Joe Burgess

For the second time in recent months, a City of Monticello trash truck has been in an accident, and police weren’t notified.

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Lions Club Awards Policeman Of The Year

April 19th, 2012 by Submitted

The Monticello Lions Club recently awarded the Policeman of the Year award.

Eddie Deaton, Police Chief, recommended Kenny Cox for the award.

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Johnnie Merrion “Cowboy” Hilburn

April 16th, 2012 by Submitted

Johnnie Merrion “Cowboy” Hilburn 82, of Tillar, Arkansas passed away April 14, 2012. He was born July 23, 1929 in Bluffton, Arkansas to the late Thomas and Ocie Hilburn.

He was a member of Richland Baptist Church in the Richland Community and a retired farmer. His son Johnnie Hilburn and daughter Peggy Hood preceded him in death.

His wife Juanita Hilburn and two sons, Jimmy Hilburn of Monticello, Arkansas and Tommy Hilburn of Crossett, Arkansas, one sister Vivian Carter of Pine Bluff, Arkansas, seven grandchildren and three great grandchildren survive him.

Visitation will be Tuesday, April 17, 2012 from 6-8 pm at Griffin Funeral Home Chapel and services, Wednesday, April 18, 2012 at Griffin Funeral Home Chapel at 2:00 pm and burial following at Jefferson Cemetery with Rev. Bill Hilburn officiating. Arrangements by Griffin Funeral Home, Dumas, Arkansas.

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Gober & Adcock Address Barkada Community About Sherriff Election

April 16th, 2012 by Joe Burgess

With the Drew County Sheriff’s election 5 weeks away, both Sheriff Mark Gober and candidate Ronnie Adcock spoke to the Barkada Community citizens group about their campaigns.

Topics covered included background, expectations, and how much time deputies spend working inside the Monticello city limits.

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Searcy & Booker Talk About County Treasurer Election

April 16th, 2012 by Joe Burgess

Charlie Searcy and Michael Booker, both candidates for the job of Drew County Treasurer, took part in the Barkada Community forum, to discuss the upcoming election.

Both men complimented the other, during their presentations. However they disagree on their plans, if elected. Searcy said he plans to keep the Treasurer’s Office open, but use his current accounting office as a “remote office” to serve the county, adding that his accounting staff would also be an asset to the county, since he doesn’t plan to give up his existing business.

Booker plans to operate and work full-time out of the current office inside of the courthouse.

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Collector Candidates Introduce Themselves at Barkada

April 16th, 2012 by Joe Burgess

Due to recent legislation, the sheriff’s office and collector’s office have been separated.

There are 3 candidates for the newly created position; Josh Frost, Tonya Lovelesss, and Cheri Norris. All 3 have courthouse experience, with Loveless currently serving as the executive collector, until the new position takes effect in January.

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Relay for Life – Opening Ceremonies, Survivors Lap, Team Introductions

April 15th, 2012 by Joe Burgess

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Fair Board & University Agree on 25 Year Lease Agreement – Hope to Re-build Livestock Barn in time for September County Fair

April 14th, 2012 by Joe Burgess

As the Drew County fair and livestock show continues to recover from the damage caused by a tornado in May of 2009, the fair board and UAM, actually the University of Arkansas system, have agreed to terms oa a 25 year lease agreement on the fairgrounds.

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UAM Provost David Ray To Retire June 30

April 13th, 2012 by UAM News

R. David Ray, provost, vice chancellor for academic affairs, and dean of the graduate program at the University of Arkansas at Monticello, has announced his retirement effective June 30.

Ray has been a member of the UAM faculty for 42 years since coming to Monticello from Texas Tech in 1970 and created the school’s debate and forensics program, one of the most successful and respected in the nation.

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Parks Committee Details History & Details of Babe Ruth League Issues

April 13th, 2012 by Joe Burgess

The Monticello Parks and Recreatin Committee spent almost 20 minutes of their Thursday meeting going over the history of the commission / committee, and it’s ongoing issues with the Monticello Babe Ruth league.

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