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Business Notes – Salon Hello Beautiful Re-opens with New Owner & Stylist
July 18th, 2013 by Joe BurgessSalon 
re-opened at 606 West Bolling, with new owner Hope Forrest Campbell and local stylist Dawn Marter.
The salon welcomed guests at their recent Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting, with the Chamber of Commerce.
Call 460-5002.
Business Notes – New Owners of Big Jax / Brooks
July 18th, 2013 by Joe Burgess
The convenience store located at the intersection of E. Gaines and E. McCloy Streets has a new owner.
Omar Ali, owner of McGehee’s H&L Deli are remodeling their new Monticello business and plan to add some new deli and food items for customers.
Calhoun Selected to National Board
July 18th, 2013 by Submitted
The Association for Rural & Small Libraries (ARSL) is pleased to announce that Judy Calhoun, Director for the Southeast Arkansas Regional Library has been elected to its board.
ARSL is a national organization of over 700 people whose mission is to provide a network of people and materials to support rural and small library staff, volunteers and trustees to integrate the library thoroughly with the life and work of the community it serves.
McCoy Graduates from Paralegal Studies
July 17th, 2013 by Submitted
Toxic Trash??
July 17th, 2013 by Joe Burgess
A residence on Texas Street had their weekly trash waiting by the road, Tuesday morning.
The containers, however, were marked at “BIO-HAZARD”.
Although it appears to be a simple case of re-using boxes, it wasn’t the best choice of boxes to choose to put your trash in. Not to mention, they’re not the approved city containers.
New Fire Station – Updated Construction Photo
July 17th, 2013 by Joe Burgess
New Library- Updated Construction Photos
July 17th, 2013 by Joe Burgess
Rape & Sex Assault Charges Facing Local 37 Year Old
July 17th, 2013 by Joe Burgess
A local 37 year old man was arrested by the Drew County Sheriff Dept. for the alleged rape of a local teenager and the sexual assault of another.
Two Silverados Collide at Pope & Gabbert
July 17th, 2013 by Joe Burgess
Around 7 pm, Tuesday, an eastbound white Chevy Silverado reportedly pulled out in front of a northbound white Chevy Silverado, causing an auto accident.
The eastbound truck had the stop sign.
A passenger in the northbound Silverado was transported to Drew Memorial by SEEMS.
The driver in the eastbound Silverado was transported to the County Detention Facility for a BAC test, as aluminum cans were seen strewn alongside the vehicle at the crash scene.
MPD worked the wreck. Reliable Towing removed the northbound vehicle.
Limbs, Leaves, Twigs & Grass – City Re-opens Compost Facility
July 16th, 2013 by iPhone
The City of Monticello has re-opened the composting facility and is accepting all yard waste.
The material must be taken to the Transfer Station at 1466 Old Warren Road and checked in with the supervisor before dumping.
Items of a large diameter cannot be accepted such as stumps or large limbs.
The hours of operation will be Monday thru Friday from 7 am until 4 pm and the first and third Saturday from 8 am until 4 pm.
50+ Bullet Holes Riddle Vehicle with Driver Inside
July 15th, 2013 by Joe Burgess
This Toyota Sequoia was riddled with gun fire while parked in front of a Monticello home, with the driver reportedly inside the vehicle.
Four Wheeler Overturns – Driver Injured
July 15th, 2013 by Joe Burgess
Sunday evening around 8:30, a Yamaha Rhino 450 overturned on Carpenter Road, ejecting the driver.
The vehicle was northbound at the time of the accident. The driver was transported to Drew Memorial, and was expected by be transferred to Little Rock.
Arkansas State Troopers worked the crash scene, assisted by Drew County Sheriff’s Deputies.
Discount Merchandise 10th Anniversary Sale
July 15th, 2013 by Joe Burgess
Log Truck Crashes into Old Gravel Pit, Slideshow Video
July 15th, 2013 by Joe BurgessDowned Tree on HWY 172, Sunday
July 14th, 2013 by Joe Burgess
A strong wind led to a temporary road closing on HWY 172, around 11 am Sunday morning, after this large tree fell across the roadway.
A Drew County Sheriff’s deputy controlled trafic, whle AHTD cleared the roadway.
Photo submitted by a MLive reader.
Now That’s “Country” – Barn & Hayfield
July 12th, 2013 by Joe Burgess
This barn and field of cut hay was seen on HWY 278 West, in Monticello.
ATV Safety Program Presented to Boys & Girls Club, Friday
July 12th, 2013 by SubmittedThe Drew HEALTH Coalition hosted an injury prevention event at the Boys and Girls Club, Friday.
Steven Stone, the County Extension Agent from Lincoln County, spoke to the students about ATV Safety followed by an ATV Safety video. There were around 50 students present, and 2 were able to take home ATV helmets that were donated by Lumberjack Yamaha in Warren.
The Drew HEALTH Coalition would like to thank Mr. Stone for educating the children on ATV Safety and the Boys and Girls Club for allowing us to partner with them for this event.
Now That’s “Country” – Wooden Bridge
July 12th, 2013 by Joe Burgess
This photo, taken east of Monticello, show an old wooden bridge, that is still in use.. Now, that’s country.
The bridge is a private drive or a farm access road, near a paved highway. It’s not on a county road.
Fire on Bowser Road
July 12th, 2013 by Joe Burgess
The Monticello Fire Dept. responded to the report of a structure fire on Bowser Road, around 3 pm, Thursday afternoon.
The shed seems to be a total loss.
Coach Pace – Basketball Camp
July 12th, 2013 by Submitted
“From the Jury Box”
July 11th, 2013 by Joe Burgess
Following Wednesday’s 20 year sentence from a jury of 6 men and 6 woman to Victoria Pedraza for Permitting Abuse of a Minor for the death of her infant daughter, MLive spoke to an anonymous juror about what topics the jury felt were the most influential, during their deliberations.
Mom Gets 20 Year Sentence for Permitting Child’s Death- Sentencing Update
July 11th, 2013 by Joe Burgess
Victoria Pedraza leaving Courthouse after her 20 year sentence for Permitting Abuse of a Minor, which led to the death of her Daughter.
As the Victoria Pedraza trial is updated throughout the day, the MOST RECENT updates will be posted on top.
Stolen Truck Found in Local Pond
July 11th, 2013 by Joe Burgess
Final, Unofficial County Road Tax Election Results
July 11th, 2013 by iPhone
With all 19 of voting precincts counted, here are the final, but unofficial election results for the extension of the County Road Tax. Read the rest of this entry »
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