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Former Teacher Pleads Guilty to Sex Assault Charges

August 7th, 2014 by iPhone

A 57-year-old school teacher that resigned after being arrested, accepted a plea bargain, Wednesday morning, in Drew County Circuit Court.

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Chelle Danley’s Martial Arts – Now Enrolling

August 7th, 2014 by Joe Burgess

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Construction Trailer Crashes into Old Library

August 7th, 2014 by iPhone

Around 11:30, Wednesday morning, this trailer loaded with construction materials came loose from the truck pulling it, on South Main St.

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City Council Declines Using Cliff Gibson & “Impartial Engineer” to Study Water Project Problems; Says “Later”

August 6th, 2014 by Joe Burgess

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Atty. Cliff Gibson’s Recommendation to City on Water Contract

August 6th, 2014 by iPhone

Listed below are the 4 recommendations from attorney Cliff Gibson to the mayor and city council, and dealing with the lack of communication and performance with the Siemens water line renovation project.
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DCSO Drug Bust on Church Parking Lot

August 6th, 2014 by iPhone

On Tuesday, July 29, Deputy Jeremy Chapman was on patrol when he observed two suspicious vehicles parked at a local church after hours.

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Pick-up Crashes into Log Truck

August 6th, 2014 by iPhone

A Dodge pick-up pulled into the path of a log truck, around 3 PM, Monday, in Wilmar.

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Thank You Note

August 6th, 2014 by Joe Burgess

Words cannot begin to express our sincere thanks to all of our friends and family during the loss of our loved one Jackie Lynn Berryman.

The cards, visits, food, flowers, phone calls and prayers were all greatly appreciated. God Bless each and everyone of you.

The Berryman family

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City / Siemens Water System Meeting – Council Members Present -Audio

August 5th, 2014 by iPhone

The attached audio clip is from last week’s meeting between the City of Monticello and Siemens.

The main conversation point in the meeting tended to be City Council member Claudia Hartness’ concern with “facts”, “rumor “, and “transparency”; 3 words she used a total of 18 times in 15 minutes.

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Toddler Poisoned by Dad’s Medication, Med-flighted to ACH

August 5th, 2014 by iPhone

Late Saturday night, Drew County Sheriff’s Deputies and MASI responded to a call on HWY 138 in reference to a 2 year old taking her fathers medication.

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Advantages Seeking Licensed Speech Therapist

August 5th, 2014 by iPhone

Job Opening
Licensed Speech Therapist
Discovery Children’s Center has an opening for a full-time licensed speech therapist.
Qualifications
• Graduate of an accredited program of speech therapy
• Licensed by the state of Arkansas to provide speech therapy
• Pass background checks required by the agency
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Log-a-Load for Kids – Slideshow & Angel-1 Take-off Videos

August 4th, 2014 by Joe Burgess

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Carpet Medics

August 4th, 2014 by Submitted

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Driver Identified in Friday’s Fatal Crash on HWY 278 East

August 4th, 2014 by iPhone

Around 6:15 this morning, the 21 year old driver of a vehicle with out-of-state license plates lost their life in a collision with an 18 wheeler.

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Man in Court for Burglary, Arrested for 3 More Burglaries

August 1st, 2014 by iPhone

Monday July 28th, Julian Polk was arrested by Monticello Police on a warrant. Polk was in circuit court facing burglary charges from earlier this year when his new arrest occurred.

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Death Threats & Gunfire Lead to Arrest by DCSO

August 1st, 2014 by Joe Burgess

Saturday, Drew County Deputy’s were dispatched to the Gee’s Landing area of the Saline River in reference to a young man threatening people’s lives, then firing rounds from a rifle.

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The Time To Buy Is Now At Ryburn Automotive

August 1st, 2014 by Submitted

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Zilkha Bio-Mass Coming to Monticello with $90,000,000 Facility & 52 Jobs

August 1st, 2014 by iPhone

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DCSO Still Searching for Suspects & Car with Bullet Hole – Reminder

August 1st, 2014 by iPhone

The Drew County Sheriff’s Office still is seeking the public’s help with information leading to the whereabouts and arrest of two suspects wanted in connection with Arson and Aggravated Assault case in Drew County.

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Salon Hello Beautiful Welcomes Emilee Martin, Stylist

July 30th, 2014 by iPhone

Salon Hello Beautiful would like to welcome Emilee Martin!
Emilee is booking appointments now.
Mon-Fri 9-5 (870)460-5322
606 West Bolling St.

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Alleged “Bathroom Burglar / Forklift Felon” Stealing Guns Now

July 30th, 2014 by iPhone

A familiar name is made its way back to MLive, again, with a recent arrest by Monticello Police.

A man known as the “bathroom burglar” and “tow-motor thief” has again been arrested; this time on charges of residential burglary, theft of property, second-degree battery, and terroristic threatening.

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Sledgehammer Assault draws $150,000 Bond. (til reduction)

July 29th, 2014 by iPhone

Recently, Monticello Police were called to the report of a local man beating another man (and his car) if a sledgehammer.

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DC’s Edmonds Becomes President of the State School Counselor Association

July 29th, 2014 by Joe Burgess

The gavel of the Arkansas School Counselor Association has officially passed to the new state president, Cathy Edmonds, the Drew Central High School counselor.