Some neighborhoods in Drew County have had rain for 5-6 days in a row. It’s been several weeks since we’ve been able to say that.
A 50% chance of rain stays with us for at least another 2 days.
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Monte Carlo Collides With Tanker Truck
July 13th, 2012 by Joe Burgess
The driver of this Chevy Monte Carlo was southbound, Thursday around 11:45, when the vehicle hydroplaned, spinning around, and crossing into the northbound lane.
As the car entered the northbound land, the passenger side collided with the tanker truck, shown here.
The accident occurred on HWY 425 North, near Cablevision. No one was injured. MPD and MFD responded, Rod’s Wrecker towed the Chevy.
Ryburns Donates Dummies to Healthcare Training
July 13th, 2012 by Joe Burgess
At Wednesday’s MEDC meeting, Benji Rybrn, on behalf of Ryburn Automotive Superstore, the National Automobile Dealers Association, and the Arkansas Automobile Dealers Association, presented the Workforce Training Center with two cardiopulmonary resuscitation dummies.
The dummies will be used for training students in their upcoming healthcare classes.
Monticello Man Pleads Guilty to Child Sex Crime & Must Register as Sex Offender
July 13th, 2012 by Joe Burgess
A 26 year old Monticello man accepted a guilty plea, in Circuit Court, Monday, in a case where he had been charged with Engaging Child in Sexually Explicit Conduct for use in Visual Media.
Happy Birthday
July 13th, 2012 by Submitted
Happy Birthday to Josh McKiever!
Best wishes from your family and friends.
Principal Kenny Pennington Leaving MHS after 13 Years
July 12th, 2012 by Joe Burgess
After 13 years principal Kenny Pennington is leaving MHS.
Convention Center Funding Leads to Discussion of Extending Library Tax to Build Convention Complex
July 12th, 2012 by Mandy MossUAM Chancellor Jack Lassiter gave an updated Community Center Planning Committee status to the Advertising and Promotion Commission, Monday night.
Happy 4th Birthday
July 12th, 2012 by Joe Burgess
Happy Birthday Jace Wyatt!!
Four years ago you changed my life forever and I thank God for it!! You are a blessing.
I’ll love you forever, I’ll like you for always, as long as I’m living, my sweet baby you’ll be!!
We Love you, Mommy & Bryson.
Death Penalty Possible in Capital Murder Case of Infant, Court Date Set, Mom Likely to Testify against Step-Dad
July 11th, 2012 by Joe Burgess
The capital murder case of Aubriana Coke went before the Drew County Circuit Court, Tuesday afternoon, with details leading up to the October jury trial becoming more complete.
Prosecutor Thomas Deen confirmed to MLive that the prosecution, “intends to seek the death penalty for Daniel Pedraza,” the deceased infant’s step-father, in the case.
Happy Birthday, with an Unusual Gift
July 11th, 2012 by Joe Burgess
Happy 16th Birthday to Morgan Hopper.
In honor of her birthday, Morgan’s friends decorated her yard with a flock of pink flamingos.
Congratulations, Morgan.
11 Candidates File for 10 School Board Seats.
July 11th, 2012 by Joe Burgess
With all 5 zone positions on both Monticello and Drew Central’s school boards up for re-election, due to the recent re-districting, here is the list of candidates filing, as the deadline passed, Tuesday at noon.
Empolyment Opportunity – Sewing
July 11th, 2012 by Submitted
Experience Sewer’s Needed for Akin, A Joerns Healthcare Company in Dumas.
Excellent Benefits – health, dental, vision, Life, 401k, and Disability.
Contact – Jennifer Bradley HR Dept. 870-382-4808 Ext. 221.
MHS Grad Chosen as Honors College Fellow at UA
July 11th, 2012 by Submitted
Amy James, a recent graduate of Monticello High School, is one of 72 outstanding students chosen for the 2012 class of Honors College Fellows at the University of Arkansas. James plans to be a pre-med major in the J. William Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences.
Advertising & Promotion Commission Meeting – Term Expirations & Agenda
July 11th, 2012 by Joe Burgess
There is a regularly scheduled Advertising and Promotion Commission meeting was held Monday night at the MEDC building.
Deadline Passes to File for School Board Seats – All 10 Positions Up for Re-election
July 10th, 2012 by Joe Burgess
New Drew Central School Board Districts
New Monticello School District Boundaries
Here are the new Monticello and Drew Central school board election boundaries, recently approved by the boards.
Enlarged Map of City Area, Monticello District
Re-disticting of school board boundaries is required, due to the 2010 census, just like it was for the city council and quorum court.
All school board seats in both districts are up for re-election in the upcoming September 18 election.
Today, at noon, was the deadline to file as a candidate for any of the 5 seats, on both Monticello and Drew Central’s school board. Read the rest of this entry »
County Judge Candidates Address TEA Party – VIDEOS
July 10th, 2012 by Joe BurgessStolen Car Found Wrecked – Information Sought
July 9th, 2012 by Joe Burgess
According to Sheriff Mark Gober, the Drew County Sheriff’s Department is looking for information regarding the theft of white Infiniti i30 four-door sedan which was reported stolen from Old Deane Road at 1:30 AM Wednesday, July 4th.
Happy Birthday
July 9th, 2012 by Submitted
Happy Birthday, Paul
From your friends at the office and
Marvin Martian.
Vandals Steal Tractor – Crash into Several Mobile Homes
July 9th, 2012 by Joe Burgess
Angry Parent, that Crashed School Bus in Teachers Car, Back in Court, Gets 2 Years Sentence
July 9th, 2012 by Joe Burgess
The angry parent accused of crashing a Drew Central school bus and a teacher’s car (February 2011), appeared in Circuit Court, Friday, before Judge Sam Pope.
Former Monticello School Administrator Hired as Crossett Superintendent
July 9th, 2012 by Joe Burgess
According to AshleyCountyLedger.com, the Crossett School Board has named a former Monticello assistant superintendent as the interim Crossett superintendent.
“Chris Was Stabbing Him, & I Was Pushing Him Out of the Truck” – 2 of 3 Saline County Youths Plead Guilty & Sentenced
July 9th, 2012 by Joe Burgess
Two of the three Saline County youths charged with the attempted capital murder of a Lacey man, aggravated robbery, theft of property, and theft by receiving, entered Guilty pleas, Friday, in Drew County Circuit Court.
One received a 25 year sentence, followed by a 15 year suspended sentence, and the other earned a 10 year sentence, followed by 10 more, suspended.
Happy Birthday
July 9th, 2012 by Submitted
Happy 15th Birthday Cody!
We love you very much,
Daddy, Moma, Kayla, Kody, Mamaw and Papaw
Friday Night Jam Session on the Square
July 9th, 2012 by Joe Burgess
Happy Birthday
July 8th, 2012 by Joe Burgess
Happy Four Score and One Birthday Celebration,
to my Mom, Lillie B Wherry.
Bishop Sam Wherry
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