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Glory Gathering, May 21

May 18th, 2022 by Joe Burgess

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Police Chief Jason Akers Files for Mayor

May 17th, 2022 by Joe Burgess

Monticello police chief Jason Akers, has filed for the position of Monticello Mayor, as a non-partisan candidate.

His recent announcement for the position is posted here.

Other candidates filing for office, so far, include
Bart Gregory, Mayor,
Whit Barton, city attorney, and
Claudia Hartness, alderman, Ward 2, Pos. 2.

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Drew Central Schools Return to Class

May 17th, 2022 by Joe Burgess

This morning, Drew Central Schools return
to normal schedules, following yesterday’s unplanned AMI day, caused by power failures on campus, that were noticed at 6 AM, when administrators went to work.

Students should remember to bring their completed AMI assignments.

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Vote To Re-Elect Judge Robert Akin As Drew County Judge

May 17th, 2022 by Joe Burgess

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Jury Duty Update

May 17th, 2022 by Joe Burgess

Jury duty has been canceled for Wednesday, May 18, but is still on for Friday, May 20.

Jurors who received a letter to serve on those two days will only need to report on Friday.

Jurors are reminded that early voting is underway at the courthouse, and the parking lot will be crowded. They are advised to arrive in plenty of time to find a spot and be seated in the courtroom by 9 a.m.

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Re-Elect Rene Knowles DC School Board. Pd.Pol.Ad.

May 17th, 2022 by Joe Burgess

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Elect Demetria L. Edwards for Circuit Judge

May 17th, 2022 by Joe Burgess

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County Memorial Day Schedule

May 17th, 2022 by Joe Burgess

Drew County Solid Waste will be closed Monday,
May 30th, for Memorial Day.

Monday, May 30th trash
will be picked up on Tuesday May 31 st.

The rest of the week’s schedule will remain the same.

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VIRTUAL DEMENTIA TOUR, FRIDAY, MAY 27TH

May 17th, 2022 by Joe Burgess

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Confirmed Rotation of Storm Clouds above UAM, DMH, Bowser Road

May 16th, 2022 by Joe Burgess

Around 6:20 PM, Sunday evening, this photo was taken of a confirmed rotation near the Drew Memorial Hospital/UAM area.

This rotation specifically is the reason that tornado sirens were sounded. Read the rest of this entry »

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Drew Central Cancels Class, Today

May 16th, 2022 by Joe Burgess

Drew Central Schools will be closed today, due to a power outage which is expected to last all day.

School will reopen tomorrow as normal.

Students should complete AMI Day 7 assignments or the next one in the packet if Day 7 has already been completed.

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Vote to Elect Jessie Griffin, Drew County Judge

May 16th, 2022 by Joe Burgess

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INTERFOR Virtual Hiring. Event, Wednesday

May 16th, 2022 by Joe Burgess

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Storm Damage- Bowser & Ables Creek Roads

May 16th, 2022 by Joe Burgess

Of course, countywide appreciation goes out to law enforcement and city/county road crews, who kept everything as “operable” as possible.

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Elect Andrew Pritt, State Representative, District 94

May 16th, 2022 by Joe Burgess

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Re-Elect Quincy Ross Circuit Judge

May 16th, 2022 by Joe Burgess

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Storm Damage that Wasn’t – UAM Fire Station

May 16th, 2022 by Joe Burgess

Contrary to rumors, there was no damage to the roof of Monticello Fire Station #2, near the UAM campus.

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Vote Keith Alexander For Drew Central School Board

May 16th, 2022 by Joe Burgess

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Ratteree Pawn & Surplus – Pawn-Buy-Sell-Trade, In Star City

May 16th, 2022 by Joe Burgess

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Drew Central Student Accepts South Arkansas Community College Scholarship

May 16th, 2022 by Submitted

AlaynaHolland Alayna Holland, a senior at Drew Central High School, has accepted a Freshman Recognition Scholarship to attend South Arkansas Community College this fall. She is the daughter of Terry Holland of Hamburg.