Zack Tucker, director of the Southeast Arkansas Cornerstone Coalition, mayoral candidate, and former assistant to Mayor Allen Maxwell, was recently honored as one of Arkansas Business’ “Top 20 Influentials in their 20’s” list.

Linked here is the article, along with Tucker’s biography.

Due to construction, one lane of traffic is closed on Northbound HWY 425, today.

Happy Birthday to Jacklynn Lucas who turns 6yrs old today!

You’re an AWESOME lil girl. We miss you & we love you!

Love Aunt Hopie, Uncle Kevious, Tristen, BG & Hai-Hai

The Drew County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Louisiana man, Wednesday, who wasa being sought on a $1,000,000 warrant.

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A Monticello city council member was found guilty of “interfering with governmental operations ” in Drew County District Court, Thursday, following his May arrest by Drew County Sheriff’s deputies.

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MYFL football action began last Monday, has the Deadbolts (Reggie’s Lock & Keys) outscored the MonticelloLive Titans by a score of 38–15, and the Paul Griffin Shelter Insurance edged by SEEMS Traumahawks, with a final score of 28–26.

The MYFL tackle teams travel to Hamburg this afternoon for their weekly games; other flag league games are taking place this afternoon at Hyatt field.

Happy 4th Birthday, McKenzie Goudy!!

We love you!

Love, Mom, Dad, & Hunter

Found UAM STUDENT ID

Call brenda 723-6740 to claim

Lost dog off of Oakland st. He is a gold, grey and black yorkie.

Answers to the name “lil-bit”.

If you find him please contact me at 870-723-6044

Found two Chihuahuas.
Call 367-7784 or 723-1293

This dog was found on hwy 35 W.

Very sweet and well mannered.

Contact 367-3004 with info or questions.

41-year-old Jerome Terry told Circuit Judge Bynum Gibson he enrolled as a college student in UAM’s hospitality program (using his son’s identity) so that when his son, Jarell Terry, was released from prison, he would have a college education.
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Controlled burn, as seen by passing traffic

As a courtesy to area firefighters, Authorities are asking anyone planning a “controlled burn ” to notify the Monticello Police at 367-3411, Sheriff’s Dept at 367-6211, and/ or Forestry Commission at 367-2050; so that when those fires are reported by members of the public, authorities will know that they are planned “control burns.”

The winning floats are …….

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According to SalineRiverChronicle.com, Warren Police detectives and officers are investigating two deaths that were reported Monday morning. The deaths occurred at a residence on Clio Street.
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