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Prescription Drop Box at MPD to Collect Unneeded Meds
February 11th, 2013 by Submitted
The Drew County Home Hometown Health Initiative received a mini-grant from Arkansas Department of Human Services, Division of Behavioral Health Services, Office of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention to purchase a prescription drop box for the residents of Drew County.
Heart Health Summit – Video
February 11th, 2013 by Joe BurgessWrecks & Rain
February 10th, 2013 by Joe Burgess
Heavy rain fell across Drew County, Sunday morning, causing several roads to be underwater, in places; sending at least three vehicles into crashes, especially around 11 am.
On Old Dermott Road, a Toyota was traveling toward HWY 35, hydroplaned after hitting some water over the roadway, then struck a tree and rolled over.
The driver was transported to DMH by SEEMS.
The Fire & rescue Team and Sheriff’s Dept. responded to the call.
Another vehicle was invoplved in a single vehicle acciden, east of the Pine Hill / HWy 293 intersection, MASI and DCSO worked that accident.
Yet another vehicle, this time a Lincoln, ran off of HWY 425, near lacey, crossing into the trees, next to the highway. DCSO also responded to that accident.
Finally, a tree was reported to have fallen across HWY 35 West, near Rock Springs, blocking both lanes of the highway.
Happy Birthday, Chief
February 10th, 2013 by Joe Burgess
Happy Birthday to MPD Chief Eddy Deaton.
Since his birthday is today, he was presented with his birthday cake, Friday.
Happy Birthday, Chief.
Pipe Organ Recital by 5 Local Organists
February 10th, 2013 by Joe Burgess
McCray Earns Master’s Degree
February 9th, 2013 by Joe Burgess
Drew County Extension Agent Hazelene McCray earned her master degree in Workforce Development from the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville. She participated in the commencement on December 15, 2012.
She holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Arkansas in Monticello.
Hazelene is married to James L. McCray Sr. They have two sons and seven grandchildren
Area Author Publishes Book
February 9th, 2013 by Submitted
Peggy Brooks has announced the publication of her debut novel, The Stories My Children Didn’t Want to Hear.
Peggy, writing under her maiden name of Peggy J. Henry Brooks, has lived most of her 74 years of life in Southeast Arkansas and has recently had the first volume of her lifelong stories, self-published by Lulu, and says “This first volume is dedicated to my kids because this would not have been possible had they not tired of hearing my stories over and over again.”
Discount Merchandise Offers Savings to UAM Students
February 9th, 2013 by Joe Burgess
Note from City on Trash Pick Up
February 8th, 2013 by Joe Burgess
Metal handles on cans shoud face street.
The City of Monticello apologizes for any inconveniences caused in the process to convert from bag pick up to cart pick up for solid waste.
Instructions and map of pick-up days are attached to each new can.
Only the new cans will be picked up by the trash truck. (except for Ward 4 residents who don’t have the new recepticles, yet)
Every address with a cart will be picked up one day a week and those days are based off of the voting wards; ward one will be picked up every Monday, ward two on Tuesday, ward three on Thursday and ward four on Friday. If you don’t know which ward you live in, please call 367-3415.
Happy Birthday
February 8th, 2013 by Submitted
Audrey Dey Howard celebrates her 7th birthday February 8th!
Audrey is the daughter of Jacob & Whitney Maggard and Eric & Candi Howard. She is the granddaughter of Patty Ross, Paul & Vicki Dottley, and Jimmy & Wanda Howard. She is the big sister to Bentley Maggard.
Audrey is a 1st grade student in Mrs. Hayes class at MES. She is a 5th year dance student at Monticello Dance Academy and loves her dance instructors, Mrs. Allison and Mrs. Toni.
Happy Birthday, Audrey Dey…We love you so much!!!
Billie Booster Awards Banquet – Videos
February 8th, 2013 by Joe BurgessBillie Booster Awards Banquet – Photos
February 8th, 2013 by Joe Burgess
The Family that’s Arrested Together…..
February 7th, 2013 by Joe Burgess
Last October, at 2:15, on an early Saturday morning, a local man, his girlfriend, and her daughter were arrested, following a traffic stop for no license plate by Monticello Police, near HWY 425 & Barkada Road. All three occupants were charged with possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine).
The man and woman plead guilty to their Possession of a Controlled Substance and Drug paraphernalia charges Thursday morning in Drew County Circuit Court. Both were wanted by authorities on warrants at the time of their arrest.
Town & Country Florist & Gifts Bridal Registry
February 7th, 2013 by Submitted
Happy 1st Birthday
February 7th, 2013 by Submitted
Happy 1st Birthday to our baby girl Allie Meek!
Billies Justin Avery Signs with OBU
February 7th, 2013 by Joe BurgessAttempted “Snatch & Run” Robbery at Local Store
February 7th, 2013 by Joe Burgess
A local woman is being held at the Drew County Detention Facility, following her arrest for attempting to grab the money out of the cash register at a local convenience store.
Maxwell Resigns from MEDC to Accept National Hardwood Federation Board Position
February 7th, 2013 by Joe Burgess
Tommy Maxwell, vice- president of Maxwell Hardwood Flooring has submitted his resignation from the Monticello Economic Development Commission, where he served as vice-president, to accept a position on the National Hardwood Federation Board.
“YOU HAVE WON 1.5 MILLION DOLLARS” Scam
February 7th, 2013 by Submitted
The Drew County Sheriff’s Office was recentlycontacted by a Drew County resident stating that she had been contacted by telephone by a man named Michael Anderson stating that she had won a extremely large amount of money.
DCSO Investigating Check Fraud
February 6th, 2013 by SubmittedRecently, the Drew County Sheriff’s Office received report of check fraud of a Drew County woman.
The victim brought a copy of a check that was written to a Little Rock business. The check was identified as being a fraudulent check which had the victim’s bank routing number and account number on the bottom of the check.
Wreck at 278 / 425 Sends Drivers to DMH
February 6th, 2013 by Joe Burgess
Around 8 am, Tuesday morning, the driver of a westbound Dodge pick-up was attempting to turn south onto HWY 425 at the 278 / 425 intersection, when the collided with an eastbound Mazda SUV.
Both vehicles had a green light, but there was not arrow to designate turns.
Both drivers were transported to Drew Memorial, by SEEMS and MASI.
Reliable Towing and Rod’s Wrecker cleared the roadway.
MPD worked the crash scene.
Happy Birthday
February 6th, 2013 by Submitted
HAPPY BELATED SWEET 16!!
LOVE,
Mom, Dad, Trammell, KaLene and family!
Healthy Heart Summit, Today
February 6th, 2013 by Submitted
Drew Memorial Career Opportunities
February 6th, 2013 by Joe Burgess
DC Elementary Safety-Security Meeting & Memories from Former Jonesboro Resident
February 5th, 2013 by Drew Central Schools
The Drew Central Elementary Safety Team met Monday evening, to discuss a wide range of security and safety issues.
An espicially interesting part of the meeting was when Laura Kaminicki, a Drew Central 3rd grade parent, also a former Jonesboro resident from the time of that city’s March 24, 1998 massacre at Westside Middle School, described some of that school’s physical charistics.
Dr. Sue Martin Speaks To DCHS Students
February 5th, 2013 by Drew Central Schools
Dr. Sue Martin of the Education Department at the University of Arkansas at Monticello came to talk to Orientation to Teaching students at Drew Central High School about the requirements and classes they would be taking at the University and actions to take in order to become licensed teacher in the state of Arkansas.
The Orientation to Teaching class is instructed by Cindy Sass and gives students a glimpse into the profession of teaching.
Happy 18th Birthday
February 5th, 2013 by Submitted
Happy 18th Birthday to Matthew Spencer,
from your family.
We love you!
Drew Central Kindergarten STAR Students For November
February 5th, 2013 by Drew Central Schools
Back Row: (L to R)-Jakob Bayliss, Jaylynn Donley, Macy Lloyd, Aden Moore, Juan Lucas,
Front Row: (L to R)-Seth Veenstra, Jessie Lloyd, Hope Harris, Chanove Ho, J.D. Pennington, Nicholas Scott
Drew Central First Grade STAR Students For November
February 5th, 2013 by Drew Central Schools
Back Row: (L to R)-Jordan Jefferson,, Garrett Winchester, Brody Abney, Tyrone Franklin
Front Row: (L to R)-Saniya Harrell, Brittney Hallman, Graci Norris
Happy Birthday
February 5th, 2013 by Submitted
Happy 3rd Birthday Lillie Kate. We Hope you have a wonderful birthday.
We love you very much.
Mommy, Daddy, Family and Friends.
Lillie Kate is the daughter of Andy & Katie Green. Grand-daughter of Kenny & Robin Johnson. Kent & Felicia Davis. Sonny & Alice Hill. and Ricky Green.
Drew Central Fourth Grade STAR Students For November
February 5th, 2013 by Drew Central Schools
Back Row: (L to R)-Nathan Meeks, Willem Gresak, Roston Cockrell, Jacob Chapman, Kane Taylor, Geremiah Butcher
Front Row: (L to R)-Lydia Robinson, Emma Wright, Kaylee King, Ty’Asia Gilbert, TyShunna Steppes
Duck Dynasty at Drew Central
February 4th, 2013 by Drew Central Schools
In the month of January, Drew Central Middle School students collected money to have their favorite teachers dress as one of the Duck Dynasty character.
Happy Birthday
February 3rd, 2013 by Joe Burgess
Wishing a Happy 42nd Super Bowl Birthday to Tina Jackson.
MPD Invesgating Truck Theft
February 2nd, 2013 by Joe Burgess
Monticello Police Dept is investigating the theft of this Chevy pick-up, from the Oak View Apt. ares, Friday.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact MPD by calling 367-3411.
(The window tint, as shown in the photo has been removed.)
Calvin D. Binns
February 2nd, 2013 by Christian Brothers Funeral HomeDeacon Calvin D. Binns passed away Wednesday January 30, 2013 while a resident of the Belleview Estates Nursing Home. Services for Deacon Binns will be held Thursday February 7, at Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church at 11 a.m. Arrangements are being made by Christian Brothers Funeral Home.
MES Celebrates “100 Days”
February 1st, 2013 by Monticello Schools
Monticello Elementary celebrated 100 Days of School, Monday.
The celebration “kicked off” with a 100 Days T-shirt parade through the halls of the school. Students then went back to their classrooms to participate in a variety of activities centered around the number 100. At lunch time, the 100th student that went through the line for each grade level was awarded a prize. Everyone joined in the celebration, including the cafeteria employees!
Fire Hydrant, Stop Sign, & Street Sign Damaged by Envoy (Gas Line Came Close)
February 1st, 2013 by Joe Burgess
Tuesday, around 12 noon, a westbound GMC Envoy on Scott Street dropped off the edge of the pavement, and wasn;t able to re-rain control, before they collided with a street sign, a stop sign, and a fire hydrant.
Modern fire hydrants have a built in “break away” to prevent major leaks, when they are struck by vehicles.
A gas line barely escaped being damaged in the mishap.
Tornado Confirmed, Tuesday
January 31st, 2013 by Joe Burgess
The National Weather Service has confirmed that Tuesday night’s storm was a tornado.
It was classified as an EF-0. Although weak, it did have a circular rotation, and measured 3 miles long by 50 yards wide.
These photos were sent in by an MLive reader. Thank you for sharing them.
More Storm Pics
January 31st, 2013 by Joe Burgess
Donna Bittle
January 31st, 2013 by SubmittedDonna Scarbrough Bittle, 57 of Monticello, died January 29, 2013. Donna was born in Dumas on June 21, 1955 the daughter of the late, Dewey Scarbrough, Jr and Polly McGohan. She attended St. Marks Catholic Church in Monticello and was employed by JRMC as a Registered Nurse.
Survivors are husband, Bobby Bittle of Monticello, daughter, Rae Bittle of Berkeley, California, step children, Bobbie and Austin Bittle of Beebe,Arkasnas and four brothers, David Scarbrough of Star City, Todd Scarbrough of Dumas, Dewey Scarbrough of White Hall and Adam Scarbrough of Ft. Hood, Texas.
Visitation held from 11am-12 noon, Friday, February 1, 2013, Griffin Funeral Home Chapel. Services held 2 pm., Friday, February 1, 2013, graveside at walnut Lake Cemetery with burial following. Memorials to Donor’s choice. Griffin Funeral Home Dumas in charge of arrangements.
More Storm Photos
January 30th, 2013 by Joe Burgess
Shown here is a Drew County Sheriff’s patrol car, which was damaged when a tree fell in it.
Pictured below are two MFD firemen responding to a call where a tree fell on power lines, causing a fire. Two vehicle, driving in the blowing sheets of rain, collided with the tree, lying across the road. No one was injured.
Both of these photos were included in the Good Morning America report.
Thanks to everyone who submitted storm damage photos to MLive to share with our readers.
Good Morning America Broadcasting from UAM’s Horse Barn
January 30th, 2013 by Joe Burgess
ABC”s Good Morning America arrived at what is left of UAM’s demolished horse barn, to cover Monticello’s severe weather, Tuesday night, in their program this morning.
Reporter Alex Perez, along with three members of their tech staff, arrived in Monticello around 4:30 to set up for the national broadcast.
Click here to watch the Good Morning America segment.
Some of MLive photos were included in the segment.
Storm Damage Photos
January 30th, 2013 by Joe Burgess
Happy Birthday
January 30th, 2013 by Submitted
Today is Yukiko’s birthday.
Be sure to wish her a Happy Birthday when you see her.
Happy Birthday
January 30th, 2013 by Submitted
Happy Birthday Destiny Kuebler.
Hope you have a blessed day.
We Love You!
Your Family
Burned Truck Reported to DCSO
January 29th, 2013 by Joe Burgess
Sunday afternoon, the burned shell of this 2009 Dodge, registered to an Ashley County man, was discovered in the Friendship Lane area of Drew County.
Monticello Schools Accepting Bids on Used Gynmastics Equipment
January 29th, 2013 by Monticello SchoolsUpcoming DMH Expansion Plans Explained
January 29th, 2013 by Joe BurgessThursday Fire Destroys Home
January 29th, 2013 by Joe Burgess
Thursday evening around 5 pm, the Monticello Fire Dept. was called to battle a residence fire on HWY 35 East, just past the HWY 278 intersection.
The home appears to be a total loss.
No information was available about the cause of the fire.
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