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Child’s Drowning Prevented by Quick Actions of Motel Residents from Colorado
May 30th, 2010 by Joe Burgess
A small child’s life was saved Saturday afternoon around 1:30, at the Super 8 Motel swimming pool, thanks to the quick thinking and actions of a father and daughter (the Rose family) of Colorado. Read the rest of this entry »
1,254 Patients, 3001 Extractions, $760,000 in Free Treatment — Thanks to ArMOM Free Dental Clinic – Edited
May 24th, 2010 by Joe Burgess
The weekend’s two day free dental clinic, sponsored by ArMOM (Arkansas Mission of Mercy) has come to an end, with a lasting benefit to 1,254 south Arkansas residents.
Dr. Terry Fiddler, director of the program, told MonticelloLive that 3,001 teeth were extracted from patients, and thousand’s of fillings were done.
The value of the services that were provided for free would have cost, $760,000, if they had to be paid for.
125 dentist and 798 volunteers made the event possible.
Comments from patients included, “Thank you so much, I couldn’t afford to have this done,” “This is such a blessing,” and “This will make my life so much better, I’ll be able to eat regular food again.”
Thanks to everyone that made this event possible; dentists, volunteers, UAM, and the other businesses that provided products and services. Read the rest of this entry »
List of Local Websites
May 20th, 2010 by Joe Burgess
You can save most website as “shortcuts” or “icons” on your desktop by placing you mouse over a blank portion of the site, right clicking on it, and selecting “create shortcut”. Your computer will ask you if you want to, and just click yes. The icon will be there for “one click” access in the future. You can also use that method to go directly to specific pages of websites, such as “classifieds” or “UAM Sports” on MLive, or any page on other sites, to save you wasting time just “passing through” useless pages.
Here is a list of local websites that you may want to keep handy.
Hope Place Pregnancy & Family Center
Advantages of Southeast Arkansas
Monticello Airport Weather Conditions
Jackson Tosses No-Hitter; Blossoms Advance to Super-Regionals
May 19th, 2010 by UAM News
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – Behind sophomore pitcher Kayla Jackson’s two wins in the circle, including her third no-hitter of the season, the 23rd-ranked University of Arkansas at Monticello softball team beat the 12th-ranked Alabama-Huntsville Chargers twice on Monday to advance to this weekend’s NCAA South Super-Region Tournament against host Valdosta State. Read the rest of this entry »
Duo Arrested for Intent to Deliver Over 300 Illegal Prescription Pills
May 17th, 2010 by Joe BurgessBio-Mass Energy Company, That Toured Monticello, In Trouble with State Securities Dept.
May 13th, 2010 by Joe Burgess
Phoenix Renewable Energy, based out of Hot Springs, received a “cease and desist” letter from the Arkansas Securities Dept., for inducing investors to put up around $1.4 million, to be converted to stock in the German Stock Market.
A press release from the state also stated that over $330,000 had been paid out to Phoenix’s development director, Stephen Walker, and CEO Sam Anderson.
Phoenix Renewable Energy is the company that held their ceremonial ground breaking in Camden 9 months ago, but has done little else, there. They were also discussed at an Intermodal Facility meeting last year, as having contacted several other southeast Arkansas communities, about the possibility of expanding in this area, along with their $180 million Camden facility.
Locations toured in hopes of adding a large employer like Phoenix promised to be, included Monticello, Warren, and Rison, among others.
The “cease and desist” order doesn’t close the company, but certainly limits the availability of funds for a potential start-up.
This story has been covered by KTHV channel 11 and Arkansas Democrat, among others, but didn’t include the local references, except for Camden.
Phoenix Renewable is not affiliated with either of the other two bio-mass, bio-fuel entities that are also interested in expansion into the Monticello area.
Monday’s Mayor’s Forum – Videos
May 11th, 2010 by Joe Burgess
Rep. Allen Maxwell
Mayor Joe Rogers
Videos below from Monday night’s Political Forum at Pilgrim’s Rest AME Church, featuring mayoral candiate Allen Maxwell and Mayor Joe Rogers.
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70 People, 30 Minutes, 1 Prayer, “God Bless the USA, Arkansas, & Monticello”
May 7th, 2010 by Submitted
A local National Day of Prayer Observance was held Thursday, around noon, on the front lawn of the Drew County Courthouse.
Around 70 people attended the event, as a series of prayers were lifted, asking God for his guidance over our country, state, and local leaders, schools, national security, military, law enforcement, justice system, churches, and people enduring hardships.
Traffic Stop Results in Monticello Man’s 3rd Drug Arrest in 6 Months
April 21st, 2010 by Joe BurgessLocal Pilot Performs Emergency Landing on HWY 425 North, Near Campground Road
April 15th, 2010 by Joe Burgess
Just before 11 a.m. Wednesday morning, Ward Rabb, a local pilot, was returning to Monticello from a trip to Kansas, when the single propeller airplane he was flying, began having engine trouble, and had to perform an emergency landing, on HWY 425 North, near Campground Road.
According to Drew County Sheriff Mark Gober, Rabb had contacted the FAA, prior to landing the plane on the highway. Neither the pilot or the plane’s other passenger were injured.
The plane, shown here, was pushed into a nearby yard; repaired; and then took off, disappearing over a hill, as spectators watched.
Meth Ring Busted by Law Enforcement, “Ice” Recovered
April 14th, 2010 by Joe Burgess
According to Lt. Jason Akers of the 10th Drug Task Force, a Central Arkansas based methamphetamine trafficking operation was shut down by Task Force Agents this past week.
According to Akers, an investigation into methaphetamine traffickers from Little Rock, Arkansas that began in Monticello resulted in the arrest of several suspects believed to be involved in bringing the drug to Bradley, Drew and other counties throughout the State.
Local Man Accepts Plea to Sexual Assault, 2nd Degree
April 8th, 2010 by Joe BurgessMonticello Man Being Held on $300,000 Bond of 1st Degree Battery Charge
March 29th, 2010 by Joe BurgessA 21 year old Monticello man was arrested on a warrant by the Monticello Police Dept, last week and is being held on a $300,00 bond, following his 1st appearance hearing Thursday. Read the rest of this entry »
City Council Approves Water Rate Increase
March 19th, 2010 by Joe Burgess
The Monticello City Council approved an increase in city water rates at Thursday evening meeting.
Water rates will increase by 3%, except for the minimum usage bills, which will increase by 50 cents per month.
Charges against Taylor “Nolle Prossed” in Parole/Probation Vandalism Case
March 12th, 2010 by Joe BurgessDocuments filed with the Drew County Circuit Clerks office show the the charges against Robbie Taylor have been “nolle prossed”, by the prosecuting attorney’s office, due to issues involving evidence.
The court order includes the phrases,”without prejudice,” and “insufficient evidence to convict the defendant at this time.” Read the rest of this entry »
Star City Man Gets 6 Year Sentence for Sexual Assault Case Against Minor
March 1st, 2010 by Joe BurgessGray seeking re-election to Quorum Court for District 5 Position
March 1st, 2010 by Submitted
Tommy Gray has announced that he will seek re-election to another term as District 5 Justice of the Peace.
A native of south Arkansas and a resident of Drew County for more than 33 years, Gray is president and manager of Monticello Tire and Service, Inc. Goodyear. He is a member of Pauline Baptist Church and the Monticello Lions Club, a 32nd Degree Mason, past master of Eureka Lodge #30, a member of the Eastern Star, a Shriner in the Sahara Temple, and a board member of the Drew County Historical Museum and the Drew County Historical Society.
Gray and his wife, LaWanda, have four children: Tess Kilcrease and Ted Gray of Monticello, Jackie Jarrett of Dumas and Debbie Fraser of Gould.
In seeking reelection, Gray states that he will work with and for all the citizens of Drew County. “I pledge to continue work and support for our hospital, library, schools and economic development. I will continue to work for new industry and will support the industry and growth of what we now have.
“I care about Drew County and all of its people. I take pride in my service to District 5. Thank you for the trust and support you have placed in me,” he said.
‘Twenty for the Future’ Meets With Elected Officials in Washington D.C.
February 25th, 2010 by Joe Burgess
U.S. Representative Mike Ross met with representatives of Drew County’s “Twenty for the Future” group in his Washington, D.C., office Wednesday, during their visit to the nation’s capital to meet with federal legislators.
Ross, as well as our other elected Washington delegation members, met with the group to discuss Monticello and Drew County’s economic challenges and needs and how best to facilitate economic growth in the region.
Items on the agenda to be covered included:
University of Arkansas at Monticello, for funding of projects for the Arkansas Forest Resources Center, the School of Nursing, and to replace the university’s current phone system.
Drew Memorial Hospital intended to request funding for an electronic medical records system, a nurse call system, a digital mammogram machine, a 64-slice tomography scanner, and a telemetry system for the E.R.
The City of Monticello planned to point out the benefits of a potential Monticello community center.
Other topics to be discussed were: I-530, the Southeast Arkansas Regional Library to build a new library the local Intermodal Facility, and nearby Yellow Bend Port.
Meeting were held Wednesday, and the group is returning to Monticello, today.
Car Drives into Western Sizzlin’, 3 Customers Injured
February 23rd, 2010 by Joe Burgess
Just before noon Monday, the driver of the vehicle shown here was attempting to park outside of Western Sizzlin’, and reportedly pressed the accelerator instead of the brake pedal of the car.
The car then crashed through the wall and window of the restaurant, injuring 3 customers while they were eating their lunch.
Two of the injured customers were taken by ambulance to Drew Memorial; the third was being transported by personal vehicle.
Monticello police, fire & rescue, Drew County sheriff’s deputies, and Arkansas State Police responded to the scene.
Monticello Man Arrested on Rape Charges
February 19th, 2010 by Joe BurgessMan Arrested on Monticello Rape Charges
February 15th, 2010 by Joe BurgessMcGehee Police Chase Leads Through Monticello Late Tuesday Evening-Twice
February 3rd, 2010 by Joe Burgess
Between 9:30-10 p.m., Tuesday evening, as many North and South Gabbert Street residents were getting ready for quiet night’s rest, police lights and sirens caught everyone’s attention, not once, but twice, as a police chase that began in McGehee, after a reported domestic disturbance, headed toward Lincoln County, and then turned south, traveling down HWY 83, North Gabbert Street, and South Gabbert Street, before the driver hit a dead end and reversed, traveling back north on South Gabbert and North Gabbert, then east on Oakland, north on Cooper, and finally gave up at the end of East Calhoun Street
The pursuit, which started with McGehee police, grew to include Arkansas State Police Troop E and Troop F patrol units, as well as Drew County deputies and Monticello police officers.
At the dead end of Calhoun Street, the suspect stopped the car, and officers quickly took the driver and female passenger out of the vehicle, and placed them under arrest. Read the rest of this entry »
Man Charged with Rape of a 5-year-old
February 3rd, 2010 by Joe BurgessCity Council Passes Ordinance over Property Clean Up
January 22nd, 2010 by Rebecca FriendThe Monticello City Council discussed an ordinance at their regular monthly meeting that will require citizens to clean their property and require a certain procedure to be followed. After much debate, the council decided that grass should remain below 12” and that if it exceeds 12”, they could require the owner of the land to clean it up.
City Council is considering exempting undeveloped land from the ordinance, but as it stands right now, all property is included. If the council exempts undeveloped land, landowners must still keep trash off that land. They are trying to clean up the city and keep it looking clean.
The ordinance was approved with only Clifton Bond objecting. Bond decided to clarify his reason for opposing the ordinance by stating that he is not against cleaning up the city, but he doesn’t “think this is the right way to go about it.”
The council also approved a resolution to authorize the mayor to apply for a grant from the Arkansas Economic Development Commission, approved a resolution to accept the contract for the MEDC, approved a resolution to accept the contract for the Chamber of Commerce, and approved a resolution to accept the contract for the Boys & Girls Club.
Larry Smith, Jr. Announces Campaign for Sheriff
January 20th, 2010 by Submitted
Larry Smith, Jr..has announced his candidacy for the position of Drew County Sheriff and Collector. During my ten years in law enforcement I have graduated from the Arkansas Law Enforcement Training Academy in Camden, and have been certified in numerous law enforcement classes, such as postal inspection, special street crime operations, crime scene investigations, methamphetamine identification and safety, basic Spanish, and domestic violence. I also graduated from SSA K-9 Academy with several more certifications in law enforcement.
I am employed as a police officer by the City of Monticello. Previously, I was a Drew County Sheriff’s deputy for approximately seven years.
I am the son of the late Larry Smith of Monticello, who was my biggest mentor and friend. I am the father of four children; Lawton, Kelby, Karter, and Jalie.
I believe in strong family morals and will pledge to do the best possible job to uphold those values.
If elected, I will do my best to be fair and just, and also to have an open door policy for all Drew County citizens. I am asking you, the citizens of Drew County, to elect me Sheriff and Collector of Drew County, because I have the experience, heart, and leadership to make this a better community.
More New Year’s Eve Bullets Hit Homes
January 6th, 2010 by Joe Burgess
Following Monday’s MLive story “New Year’s Eve Bullet Lands in Child’s Bed”, reports of another home being hit by New Year’s Eve stray bullets have been reported to MonticelloLive.
A home near the intersection of East Jackson and Cherry Streets was hit, not only once New Year’s Eve, but twice. Read the rest of this entry »
New Year’s Eve: Some Folks go to Church, Some Folks go to Jail
January 1st, 2010 by Joe BurgessNew Year’s Eve brought with it the usual activities, Thursday night, however the rain and cool temperatures seem to reduce the number of people celebrating.
Monticello Police arrested 3 drivers that were charged with DWI, proving the phrase, “if you drive hammered, you’ll probably get nailed” to be true.
Several churches held New Year’s events as well. The top photo is from Mt. Pleasant Campground United Methodist Church held a “sing in the new year” recognizing the music of Gospel Music Publisher, Songwriter, Music and Singing School Teacher, Singer and Musician Marty Phillips, and his wife Ann. Marty’s song, “What a Meeting in the Air” has been featured in one of Bill Gaither’s Homecoming videos.
Immanuel Baptist Uth took part in a lock-in, overnight. Shady Grove and Holmes Chapel also had activities planned.
The Robin Hood Family, Andy Brannon, and others joined together in an “all night singing” at Christ Church.
Things Not To Do in Noon Traffic
December 22nd, 2009 by Joe Burgess
This photo was taken by a MLive reader, while she was waiting at the stop light on HWY 425 North at the HWY 278 intersection.
Like they used to say on Sesame Street, “one of these thing doesn’t belong here.”
There was no wreck, and no one was injured.
Ridgeway Hotel Approved by ADFA to Get $5.4 Million in Funding
December 21st, 2009 by Joe Burgess
MEDC president Benji Ryburn announced at the Monticello City Council meeting Thursday night that the Ridgeway Hotel project has been approved by the Arkansas Development Finance Authority to receive $5.4 million in funding.
The city agreed several months ago to provide up to $32,000 in sidewalk and lighting improvements to the area, which will house the Ridgeway’s 32 elderly, low income residential units.
The project is expect to have much better benefits from exchange tax credits, than have been available recently.
Ryburn received an e-mail shortly before the meeting, and expects all of the details to become official in a month, when the actual letter arrives.
The Drew County Housing Authority has agreed to provide gap funding, if needed, up to $500,000.
“The Ridgeway” was added to the National Registry of Historic Places in February. Read the rest of this entry »
Update–Briney Found Not Guilty of Aggravated Animal Cruelty in Admitted Beating Death of Shetland Pony
December 10th, 2009 by Joe BurgessA Drew County jury found Benjamin Briney not guilty of aggravated animal cruelty, following the admitted beating to death of a horse on August 1, with a baseball bat.
This is Arkansas’ first attempt at prosecuting someone under the new “felony aggravated animal cruelty” law that went into effect as of midnight on July 31. The death of this horse occurred approximately one hour later. Read the rest of this entry »
13 Victim’s to Recieve Restitution from Rick’s Auto Outlet Restitution Hearing
December 10th, 2009 by Joe Burgess
12 area residents and a local bank have been awarded money owed to them, following a recent restitution hearing against Rick Funderburg, former owner of Rick’s Auto Outlet, of Monticello, for damages done in the criminal case against him, in which he pled guilty in December of 2005. Read the rest of this entry »
Update–City Council’s 9 Step Process of Cleaning Up “Nuisance” Properties, 7 For-1 Against
December 8th, 2009 by Joe BurgessMEDC director Truman Hamilton met with the Monticello City Council, Thursday night, for their planned committee meeting to discuss the process of dealing with properties that have been reported to be run down and/or abondoned.
After the meeting, MonticelloLive asked each of the eight council members if they were in favor of proceeding with the process of dealing with potentially “nuisance properties”, as explained by Hamilton. The only council member who stated that he was opposed to the measures was Judge Clifton Bond. All others stated that they were in favor of proceeding with the 9 steps, as they were described in the meeting.
Hamilton presented the following list to the group, outlining the order in which events are to take place in the process of dealing with the property owners of those potentially “nuisance properties.” Read the rest of this entry »
Photos From War Memorial Stadium-Billies State Championship Victory, 38-7
December 5th, 2009 by Joe Burgess
Monticello Billies Win Championship Game: 38-7.
December 5th, 2009 by Shane GlassThe Monticello Billies defeat the Camden Fairview Cardinals 38-7 to win the 5A championship.
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Monticello second string goes in with 5:25 left in the game. Still 38-7.
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Caleb Bryant carries the ball in to take the Billies 38-7 after a series of penalties against the Cardinals. Extra point is no good.
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Joe Carmical keeps the ball to take the Billies 32-7. Extra point no good again.
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Beginning of fourth quarter. Score unchanged. Billies will start 2nd & 6 on the Cardinals’ 11-yd line.
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Cardinals TD, extra point good. 26-7 with 4:04 left in 3rd.
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Billies TD, extra point good. 26-0 with 6:09 left in 3rd quarter.
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Billies TD, extra point no good. 19-0 with 10:02 left in the third.
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At halftime, Billies lead the Cardinals 13-0. Billies’ field goal attempt no good.
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After their second interception of the game, the Billies have the ball on the 21-yd line, 2nd & 9 with 3:47 to go in the second.
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Billies score with 11:29 left in second quarter. Extra point good. Billies 13-0.
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After the Billies intercept, they take it to the 20-yard line to end the first quarter.
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Billies score on the first drive of the game. Extra point no good. 6-0 with 7:32 left in first quarter.
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The Billies are practicing and warming up below the War Memorial lights. Game time in less than an hour!
Scores will be updated regularly throughout the game.
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