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30% Off Sport Coats Now Through Saturday At Rogers Men’s Wear

December 19th, 2014 by Submitted

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Quorum Court Budget Discussion – Videos

December 18th, 2014 by Joe Burgess

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Drew Central Elementry Star Students

December 18th, 2014 by Drew Central Schools

: Kindergarten Star Students Front Row Left to Right: Adisyn Bodiford, Peyton Withers, Hunter Goudy, Hailey Burnette, Macs Cunningham, Angelisa Russell, Evelen Ruiz, Gracie Perez Back Row Left to Right: Aundre Allen, Johnny Say, John Keeling, Aiden West, Trent Burton, Anna McArthur, William Newhouse, Dalton Jordan

: 1st Grade Star StudentsBack Row (L to R)Tra’Bennett Fuller, Amari Lucas, Greg Berryman, Cadence Ledford, Evan Lee, Madison McArthur, Zae’vion Bullard Front Row (L to R)Alex Moorehead, Nyema Jackson, Cooper Caldwell, Mason Abedi, Scotty Neugebauer, Jeremiah Bodiford, Lexi Collier

: 2nd Grade Star Students Back Row (L to R)Chase Bray, James Gulledge, Paxton Ellis, JoKovi Evans, Ana Clare Muniz, Gavin Trotter Front Row (L to R)Bailey Chilldress, Sara Bostian, Andy Abney, Destinee Collins, Blake Gibson

: 3rd Grade Star Students Back Row (L to R)Jase Watt, Kassidie Gilbert, ReKena Block, Alivia Pharr, Kalani Collins Front Row (L to R)Dakota Hayes, Wyatt Wood, Patience Berry, Keyshawn Daniels, Gustavo Delacruz, Jordan Jefferson

: 4th Grade Star Students Back Row (L to R)Joel Bran, Ryan Sullivan, Sabina Day, EJ Lewis, Will Watson, Angelica Collins, Landon SuberFront Row (L to R)Logan Sullivan, Florisela Gregorio, Yenifer Simon, Bobby Davis

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City & County Beginning to Draw Lines on Paying for Shared Expenses

December 18th, 2014 by Joe Burgess

At last week’s City Council budget committee meeting, the group discussed budget items that could be cost-shared with the county.

One of these items was the “man on the hill” at the transfer station. This city employee operates the compactor the presses the (city and county’s) trash, after it is dumped from the trash trucks.

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Husband & Wife Surgeon Team Now on Staff at DMH

December 18th, 2014 by Joe Burgess

Drs. John Jerius and Michelle Pittman, a husband and wife surgical team, are now a part of the Drew Memorial Hospital staff.

They’ve recently received their Arkansas medical license, and began work at DMH over the weekend, following their move to Arkansas from Louisiana..

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Selma Country Store Restaurant, Open This Weekend

December 18th, 2014 by iPhone

The Country Store Restaurant in Selma has re-opened, serving fish and fixins’ on Fridays and Saturdays from 4:30 to 9:00 pm.

Please come and join us for catfish and all the trimmings.

Happy Holidays to all.Thank you, The Hollands.

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Commercial Bank Christmas Special

December 18th, 2014 by Submitted

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County Treasure’s Report to Quorum Court

December 17th, 2014 by Joe Burgess

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QC Approves Tax Encentives for Zilka Biomass Construction

December 17th, 2014 by Joe Burgess

The quorum court, Monday night, a “tax rebate” for Zilka Biomass, for the construction of their new industrial site, on HWY 35 East.

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Monticello School Board – Computer Policy, Graduation Date Set, OEC Update

December 17th, 2014 by Sarah Spencer

The Monticello School Board met at Tuesday, December 16 for their regular monthly meeting with 5 members present.

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QC Questions Funding for District Court Judge, Clerks, & Expenses

December 17th, 2014 by Joe Burgess

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How Do You Know Who To Choose For Your Carpet Needs?

December 17th, 2014 by Submitted

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McKiever Appointed to Quorum Court

December 17th, 2014 by Joe Burgess

W. J. McKiever has been appointed to serve on the Drew County Quorum Court, by Gov. Mike Beebe, filling the remaining and upcoming terms of Billie Gober-Farrell.

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Happy Birthday

December 17th, 2014 by iPhone

Happy Birthday Brenda!!!

Love Andrea, Farrah, Michael, Sidney, Andy and Danny
We all love you so much.

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County Employees Finally Get Raises

December 16th, 2014 by iPhone

After years of struggling with low county revenues, the Drew County Quorum Court approved raises, Monday night for all county employees.

Certified sheriff’s deputies will a receive a larger raise, bringing them closer to “a level playing field” with other law-enforcement agencies in the area.

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Stolen Harleys Reported in Drew County

December 15th, 2014 by iPhone

Saturday, the Drew County Sheriffs Office took a report in reference to two Harley Davidson motorcycles being stolen.

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Gas Leak Quickly Contained

December 15th, 2014 by iPhone

Shortly before 5 PM, Sunday afternoon, Monticello Fire and Police Departments were dispatched to the old Sonic located, on Highway 425 South.
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Santa Train Arrives – Video

December 13th, 2014 by Joe Burgess

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DC Jr.& Sr. High Bands Christmas Concert – Videos

December 13th, 2014 by Joe Burgess

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Lost Pet near Florence Road & 83 North

December 13th, 2014 by iPhone

Lost family, pet his name is Lue. He is a boxer, whose home is on Florence Road, last seen Thursday, could be around Florence toad, Allen drive, Rose Hill Cutoff.

Please help us we really need him home for the holidays because we are lost without him he is Brindle and about 6 years old.

Please help us contact anytime of the day or night 8707235521.

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Status of McGehee Thanksgiving Murder Investigation

December 12th, 2014 by Joe Burgess

Following the first degree murder hearing for McGehee man, age 26, for the death of his 33 year old girlfriend, also of McGehee, there have been several misleading rumors circulating.