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Visit Girl Scouts Booth at Festival

August 4th, 2023 by Joe Burgess

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UAM Spring 2023 Graduates

August 4th, 2023 by UAM News

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VFW Announcement

August 4th, 2023 by Joe Burgess

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Groundwork Construction begins at Arby’s, in front of Marketplace

August 3rd, 2023 by Joe Burgess

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Drew Farm Supply

August 3rd, 2023 by Joe Burgess

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MEDC Comments on Recruiting Delta Data Mining – Updated Video

August 3rd, 2023 by Joe Burgess

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UA Monticello Launches New Graduate Forest Certificate Program

August 3rd, 2023 by Joe Burgess

The College of Forestry, Agriculture andNatural Resources at the University of Arkansas at Monticello is proud to introduce its latest offering: the Graduate Certificate in Forest Business. Designed to equip graduates with practical skills and knowledge, this program opens up exciting job opportunities in the dynamic forest industry. Read the rest of this entry »

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Ryburn Motor Company

August 3rd, 2023 by Joe Burgess

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Desha-Drew Cattlemen’s Meeting Report For July 2023

August 3rd, 2023 by Club Officer

The July 20, 2023 monthly meeting was called to order by Vice President Nita Carpenter at the Forestry and Agriculture Building at 7 PM. Nita asked Jason Cater to bless the meal provided by Commercial Bank. Read the rest of this entry »

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Sam’s Windshield Repair

August 3rd, 2023 by Joe Burgess

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Boil Order Issued For Selma Water Association Until Further Notice

August 2nd, 2023 by Submitted

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Crash Victim Stabbed – The Story behind Tuesday’s Rollover Wreck – $500,000 Bond Set

August 2nd, 2023 by Joe Burgess

Around midnight, Monday night, a stabbing occurred on Highway 425 south at an apartment complex located outside the Monticello city limits.

Two victims left the scene in a Jeep Grand Cherokee attempting to get to Drew Memorial Hospital. Their vehicle overturned, on old Warren Road, before reaching the hospital.

The suspect fled the scene in a dark Ford F150 pick up.

The suspect, Shannon Wilkerson, was taken into custody by Drew County deputies, on Highway 278, west of Wilmar.

Responding agencies included Monticello Firefighters, who extricated the two trapped occupants of the vehicle, MPD, DCSO, ASP, OEM, SEEMS, and MASI.

Helicopter medical transport was requested for both of the crash victims, but was unavailable, so they were transported by ambulance to Drew Memorial Hospital.

Shannon Wilkerson had a first appearance and bond hearing on Tuesday, where his bond was set at $500,000. Read the rest of this entry »

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Midnight Rollover Wreck on Old Warren Rd.

August 2nd, 2023 by Joe Burgess

At 12:16 AM, Tuesday morning, there was a single vehicle rollover accident on Old Warren Rd. across from the Monticello Track, near MHS, on the way to Drew Memorial Hospital.

The driver of this Jeep Grand Cherokee seems to have been headed west, possibly towards the hospital, when they lost control of the vehicle in a curve,

Responding agencies included Monticello Firefighters, who extricated the two trapped occupants of the vehicle, MPD, DCSO, ASP, OEM, SEEMS, and MASI.

Helicopter medical transport was requested for both of the crash victims.

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