The Monticello City Council met Tuesday evening, and discussed locations of the weather warnig sirens, passed a resolution authorizing the use of city property for the placement of weather warning sirens, and approved money to pay for the City’s Code Red weather warning system.
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Gibson Hires Engineer for Siemens Water Woes
October 28th, 2014 by Joe Burgess
Local attorney Cliff Gibson, recently hired by the City Council to deal with the depths of confusion involved in the $10,000,000 water improvement project with Siemens, has hired an engineer to work on the project with him.
Attached is the letter he sent to the City Council members.
Also included in the letter were the selected firm’s vitae and list of qualifications.
Dear Mayor Rogers and Members of the City Council:
Consistent with your engagement of our Firm, I have reviewed the qualifications of the City’s regular engineering firm, Read the rest of this entry »
Resident Confronts Judge at QC Meeting – Video
October 28th, 2014 by Joe Burgess
Following a July incident over the location of a trash dumpster, a Drew County woman complained to the Quorum Court, last month, about Judge Robert Akin.
Monday night, her father followed suit.
Update & Summary – “Not Guilty” Verdict Returned by Jury in 20 Minutes
October 25th, 2014 by iPhone
Shooting Trial Underway
Victim Testifies About Shooting
“Description of the Shooting”
16 Year Old Testifies in Shooting Trial
16 Year Old’s Mother Testifies
Defendant Testifies “Self Defense” in Shooting
At 5:50 PM, Friday, after only 20 minutes of deliberation, a jury of 3 men and 9 women returned a final verdict of not guilty in the trial of Jimmy Gibson for the November, 2013 shooting of a Star City man in northern Drew County.
Defendant Testifies “Self Defense” in Shooting
October 24th, 2014 by iPhone
At 3:20, the defendant Jimmy Gibson, a life-long friend of the girl’s family, took the stand in his own defense.
16 Year Old’s Mother Testifies
October 24th, 2014 by iPhoneNext, the 16 year olds boyfriend testified the the eventual victim had been harassing him.
16 Year Old Testifies in Shooting Trial
October 24th, 2014 by iPhoneAfter the jury returned from lunch, the defense questioned deputy Nichols briefly about the rifle in the back of the victims SUV.
“Description of the Shooting”
October 24th, 2014 by iPhoneAt 11:30, a UAMS staff member was called to report the extent of the injuries to the hand, which was then air-lifted to Springfield, Missouri, due to their severity.
A responding EMT took the stand next, recalling that soon after their arrival Rose Hill Cutoff, a vehicle approached, causing the victim to yell, “It’s the dude that shot me!”
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Victim Testifies About Shooting
October 24th, 2014 by iPhoneAt 11 am, after opening statements, the 26 year old victim was asked to described his criminal past and sex offender status.
Shooting Trial Underway
October 24th, 2014 by iPhoneAt 10:45, the jury of 3 men and 9 women were seated to hear the case of the November 3, 2013 shooting into a car on Rabb Road, that cost the victim a part of his hand.
US Marshals & MPD Arrest Local Man on Mississippi Gun Possession Charges
October 23rd, 2014 by iPhone
Wednesday morning, Monticello Police were contacted by US Marshals to assist in the capture of a felon wanted out of Mississippi.
Summary of Gibson’s Letter to Siemens
October 23rd, 2014 by Sarah Spencer
On October 22, 2014, Cliff Gibson, the attorney hired by the City Council to represent the City of Monticello in their contract concerns with Siemens Industry, Inc. (Siemens), issued a letter to Siemens, outlining the City’s concerns.
The letter is addressed to Mr. Tony Ardillo. The following is a summary of that letter.
Gibson’s Letter to Siemens Over Breach of Water Contract, Not Bonding Project, & Other Issues
October 23rd, 2014 by Submitted
Cliff Gibson at City Council Meeting
October 22, 2014
Dear Mr. Ardillo:
Our firm has been retained by the City of Monticello (City) relative to problems being experienced with the referenced Contract and the performance of Siemens Industry, Inc. (Siemens) thereunder. We write you now in behalf of the City.
Siemens’ Failure to Provide Legally Required Contractor Performance and Payment Bonds.
UAM Wildlife Society And AG&F Teach Royal Rangers About Arkansas Wildlife
October 23rd, 2014 by Church Office
New Life Assembly of God Royal Rangers would like to thank UAM Wildlife Society along with Arkansas Game and Fish for assisting our boys on Wednesday, October 15, in learning about Arkansas Wildlife.
The boys made casts of wildlife tracks and learned about the different wildlife in our area. Arkansas Game and Fish provided pelts and other wildlife relics for the boys to explore.
Local Man Found Dead in House Fire
October 23rd, 2014 by iPhone
Drew County Sheriff’s Department, Monticello Fire Dept, and other emergency staff responded to a house fire on Jose Chapel Road during the morning hours, Tuesday.
Ryburns IDS Sale, Extended Til Saturday
October 23rd, 2014 by iPhone
We Clean Tile & Grout – Carpet Medics
October 22nd, 2014 by Submitted
School Board Updated on Plans, Progress, Reports, & Concerns
October 22nd, 2014 by Sarah Spencer
The Monticello School Board met for their regular monthly meeting on Monday.
A number of reports were reviewed and approved, including the Accident Prevention and Safety Plan, the District Crisis Plan, Emergency Action Plan and Continuity of Operations Plan.The Board also approved the district’s Workmen’s Compensation Plan for 2014-2015.
Tractor / 4-Wheeler Collision Send Local Man to JRMC by Helicopter
October 22nd, 2014 by Joe Burgess
A Drew County hunter was seriously injured, around 9:30, Tuesday morning, when the ATV he was riding collided with a tractor.
DMH Wins $900,000 Appeal in Medicare Med Records Program Audit
October 21st, 2014 by Joe Burgess
Posted below is the most important segment of the final successful determination of Drew Memorial Hospital’s recent appeal to Medicare and Medicaid Services.
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October Is Physical Therapy Month
October 21st, 2014 by Submitted
Burglar Falls Asleep in Business
October 17th, 2014 by iPhone
Friday morning around 9 am, Monticello Police were dispatched to a commercial burglary in progress at the Stone Fox hair salon on Bochardt St.
4 Car Collision on 425 South Slows Traffic
October 17th, 2014 by iPhone
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