The fire at this mobile home, located on Vincent Lane, of off HWY 425 North, was reported to the Monticello Fire Dept. around 8:20, Saturday morning.
Firefighters and trucks responded, but the residence was a total loss.
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Hapy 4th Birthday
August 4th, 2012 by Submitted
Happy 4th birthday to Lukas Nichols.
Lukas is the son of Tim and Jennifer Nichols.
We love you, son.
Dr. Jack Lassiter’s Toast & Roast for Historical Society
August 4th, 2012 by Joe Burgess
Judge Sam Bird Roasts Lassiter from MonticelloLive on Vimeo.
Richard Reinhart Reminises from MonticelloLive on Vimeo.
Mark McElroy Introduces Mike Layfield from MonticelloLive on Vimeo.
DMH CEO Layfield Diagnoses Dr. Lassiter from MonticelloLive on Vimeo.
Leigh Lassiter Counts, “My Dad” from MonticelloLive on Vimeo.
Mayor Maxwell Toasts Lassiter’s Accomplishments from MonticelloLive on Vimeo.
Dr. Jack Lassiter Responds to Roasters from MonticelloLive on Vimeo.
New Name, New Facilities, for Former “Business of the Year”
August 3rd, 2012 by Submitted
Drew County Developmental Disabilities Council has officially changed their agency’s name from to “Advantages of Southeast Arkansas, Inc.”
The children’s center will change from Sesame School to “Discovery Children’s Center”. Also, the adult center will no longer be The Other Way, but is changing to “Discovery Skills Center”.
The public is invited to the grand opening/ribbon cutting for their new facilities at South Hyatt & East College St., on August 28 at 1pm.
Timbo’s is Back – Fri & Sat Nights
August 3rd, 2012 by Joe Burgess
James Milton Washington
August 3rd, 2012 by Christian Brothers Funeral HomeJames Milton Washington, 62, passed away on July 30, 2012 at Drew Memorial Hospital. He was born November 26, 1950 in Lacey, AR to Addie Bea Washington and the late New Washington Sr. James was a heavy equipment operator for various employers prior to his failing health.
Mr. Washington join the Pentecostal Church in the Goose Hollow community of Drew County at an early age. A few years ago he met his soul mate, Barbara Pierce, who encouraged him to study the bible and attend church. Both James and Barbara obeyed the gospel of Christ and were baptized and added to the Church of Christ on January 2, 2011. The couple loved the Lord and desired to live according to the scripture was married on February 5, 2011.
He leaves to cherish her memory: loving wife Barbara Washington; four brothers: Eugen Washington of Kansas City, KS; Newt (Shriley) Washington, Jr. of Crossett; Bernard (Shirley) Washington of Fort Worth, TX and John (Kim) Washington of Monticello; six sisters Leola (Burdell) Roberts of Portland, OR; Margaret (Jimmy) Griggs of Bastrop, LA; Gracie (Bertis) Sawyer, Hazelene (James) McCray, Earlene (John) Middleton, and Joyce Darrough of Monticello, AR; and eight step-children: Janeessa Brown, Brandon Pierce, Kellen (Tan) Gray, Katrina Wade, Waymond Wade, Linda Ingram, Renee Wade, and Sharetha Williams; and a host of other relatives and friends. He is preceded in death by his father Newt Washington, Sr.; his brother and best friend Edward (Cook) Washington; brother, RB Washington; and two wives Dorothy Wade Washington and Maxine Ferrell Washington.
A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, August 5th at Kennedy Blvd Church of Christ in Monticello.
Services entrusted by:
Christian Brothers Funeral Home
738 E Oakland
Monticello, AR 71655
Phone: (870) 367-6441
Fax: (870) 367-6430
Drew Central 1st Grade School Supply List
August 2nd, 2012 by Drew Central SchoolsHappy Birthday
August 2nd, 2012 by Submitted
Happy 15th Birthday Brittany Hodges!
Love You!
Mom
MIS 3RD GRADE SUPPLY LIST
August 1st, 2012 by Monticello SchoolsMIS 3RD GRADE SUPPLY LIST
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August 1st, 2012 by Monticello SchoolsMIS 4TH GRADE SUPPLY LIST
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August 1st, 2012 by Monticello SchoolsMIS 5TH GRADE SUPPLY LIST
MES Record Numbers
August 1st, 2012 by Mandy MossMonticello Elementary is seeing record numbers with its upcoming Kindergarten class for the 2012-2013 school year. According to Principal Tish Thomas, the numbers rose from 170 students last year, to 223 for this year.
The large increase of students led to two major issues for the school: too few teachers and not enough classrooms.
Log-a-Load for Kids Fish Fry & Auction
August 1st, 2012 by Submitted
The 2012 Drew County Log-a-Load for Kids benefitting Arkansas Children’s Hospital sponsored by the UAM Forestry Club will be held on Saturday, August 4th at 6:00 pm at the Gibson Center on the UAM campus.
Tickets for the fish fry and live and silent auction are $20.00 each. You can be a sponsor by purchasing a table for $500.00 which includes 6 meal tickets and $100.00 of raffle tickets.
Raffle tickets for a $1000.00 gift card for $25.00 each and a Gun-a-Month for $50.00 each are also being sold, and donations are being accepted for the auctions.
Rock Springs & 530 Forest Fires – 80 Acres Burned – Tuesday Update
July 31st, 2012 by iPhone
The Arkansas Forestry Commissin has confirmed the total acrage destroyed by Monday’s 3 forest fires as….
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Egg Truck Likely Cause of 80 Acre Drew County Forest Fire
July 31st, 2012 by Joe Burgess
Summer Clearance Sale at Ryburn Motor Company – Final Day!
July 31st, 2012 by Joe Burgess
Extreme Heat Warning for Drew County
July 30th, 2012 by Joe Burgess
A heat advisory is in effect for Southeast Arkansas today, and that will likely be extended further into the week.
Heat index values will exceed 105 degrees across the region with temperatures ranging between 100 and 105 degrees, according to the National Weather Service.
Heat index values as high as 108 are expected. Isolated heat index values will be above 105 degrees from around noon until 7 p.m. in the evening.
Happy Birthday
July 30th, 2012 by Submitted
Happy 14th Birthday Angel Love
My very special neice, Taylor Marter, is turning 14 today!! I remember just like it was yesterday when you came into this world; you were a welcome gift from God!! Have a wonderful day and remember how very much I love you!!! Always and Forever, JenJen
City Park Amphitheater Construction Underway
July 30th, 2012 by Joe Burgess
Construction has begun on the new amphitheater at City Park.
The stage will be build on the side near the gate, with seating being on the side towards the creek and sidewalk.
Message to Churches & Organizations from DCSO
July 29th, 2012 by Submitted
The Drew County Sheriff’s Department is working on the annual sex offender notification letters to local churches, daycares and schools.
If your church/organization has not received letters in the past, please contact Amanda Moore at the Sheriff’s Department to verify that we have the correct address.
If your church or organization would rather receive a digital copy please contact us at 367-6211.
MFD’s 2nd Fire This Morning Hits Western Pines Family
July 28th, 2012 by Joe Burgess
Around 9 am, this morning, the Monticello Fire Dept. responded to their second house fire of the day.
A home on Pinecrest Dr. received heavy fire damage in the kitchen and dining area, and severe smoke damage throughout the rest of the home.
One of the residents was gone when the blaze started. The other occupant was able to use her walker to safely escape the blaze, and was transported to Drew Memorial by MASI, due to previously existing conditions.
The fire reportedly re-kindled early in the afternoon, with MFD being paged out again..
Early Morning Fire Destroys East Pope Street Home
July 28th, 2012 by Joe Burgess
Around 1 am, the Monticello Fire Dept. responded to the report of a house fire in the 300 block of East Pope St, where smoke and flames had been reported in a residence.
It is believed that smoke woke someone in the house, who escaped safely.
From a distance, the home appears to be a total loss.
Happy 11th Birthday
July 28th, 2012 by Submitted
Happy 11th Birthday Mady Beth McKeown!
We Love You, Daddy, Momma, Max, Taylor, Nanaw, Pawpaw, Grandma & Domino
Level 4 Sex Offender Sentenced to Prison (Again) for Child Sex Crimes
July 27th, 2012 by Joe Burgess
Earlier this month, a Monticello man accepted a guilty plea to the charge of sexual solicitatin of a child and 2nd degree sexual assault.
Ashley County Deputy Sheriff’s Abductor Arrested, Deputy Released, at Circle N
July 27th, 2012 by Joe Burgess
The Ashley County Sheriff’s Dept. contacted MPD Dispatch, around 11:30 pm, last Friday night, reporting that a school resource officer (also a county deputy) had been taken against her will by an ex-boyfriend, and the vehicle was headed toward Monticello.
13 Gunshots Fired at Local Apt. Complex
July 27th, 2012 by Joe Burgess
Friday around midnight, while MPD and DCSO were working a reported kidnapping, a wreck, and recovering a stolen vehicle (with the suspects still in it) a call came in to MPD Dispatch reporting multiple shots being fired in the parking lot of a local apartment complex.
Town & Country Bridal Registry
July 27th, 2012 by Joe Burgess
Unusual Deer, Seen Near Monticello
July 26th, 2012 by Joe Burgess
Most folks have heard about the rare “albino deer,” in southeast Arkansas, but Alicia Maynard recently got a photo of an even more seldom site.
Thanks for sharing your photo with MLive readers, Alicia.
Stolen Truck Recovered (with Suspects) Friday Night, 30 Minutes after Theft
July 26th, 2012 by Joe Burgess
Around 11:45, Friday night, a local man was visiting friends on E. Shelton St., when he heard his Chevy truck crank up. He went outside, and saw his vehicle backing out of the driveway, and called MPD Dispatch.
Victoria Pedraza Pleads Guilty to “Permitting Abuse” in Death of 2 Year Old, Will Testify in Husband’s Death Penalty Trial – Wednesday Update
July 25th, 2012 by Joe Burgess
Victoria Pedraza accepted a plea in Drew County Circuit Court, Tuesday afternoon, in the death of her 2 year old daughter, Aubriana Coke. Read the rest of this entry »
Sadie Johnson Center Construction Continues
July 25th, 2012 by Joe Burgess
Sav-A-Lot Expansion Underway
July 25th, 2012 by Joe Burgess
The former Sav-A-Lot building has been removed to make way for the grocery store’s upcoming expansion, which is expected to be completed later this year, weather permitting.
T&T Construction of Drew County is removing the old building.
Happy 15th Birthday
July 25th, 2012 by Submitted
Happy 15th Cristan Kelley
Love you and are proud of you.
Love, Billy, Mom, Chase, Mamaw and Paw
Employment Opportunity – PrimeLending Loan Officer
July 25th, 2012 by Submitted
Mortgage Loan Officers –#1 lender in the country PrimeLending, A PlainsCapital Company has immediate openings for mortgage loan officers who have a minimum of two years experience. We offer local in-house processing, quick closings and excellent pay with full benefit package. For information about applying in our South Arkansas location, please email your resume to Processing71655@yahoo.com.
Employment Opportunity – Education
July 25th, 2012 by Drew Central Schools21st Century Afterschool Tutoring Program – Drew Central Elementary has job openings for the following positions:
Certified Teachers
Para-Professionals
Data Personnel
Enrichment Staff
The afterschool program will begin September 4th and run through the end of April. If you are interested in one of these positions, please pick up an application at the elementary office.
Monticello Memories – Drew County EHC Clubs Part 6
July 25th, 2012 by Joe Burgess
In continuation of this miniseries on the histories of the nine Extension Homemakers Clubs in Drew County, this week we offer a look into one of the county’s younger clubs – the Night Owls EHC.
Although the club is “newer” than some clubs, it still has a long and successful history. This club began in November 1973 as the Western Pines EHC since all its original thirteen members lived in the Western Pines subdivision of Monticello.
Sunday Morning Mobile Home Fire Being Investigated
July 25th, 2012 by Joe Burgess
Monday, MLive reported that the Monticello Fire Dept. was called out to the report of a mobile home, fully engulfed in flames, Sunday morning around 3 am.The structure was a total loss, and no one was injured.
Drew County Sheriff’s Deputies were also dispatched to the fire at 163 Harris Road, near Lake Monticello. According to the 911 caller, no one appeared to be home.
The cause of the fire is being investigated at this time. Anyone with information about this investigation is strongly urged to contact the Sheriff’s Department at 367-6211
State Trooper Accepts Marraige Proposal from “Traffic Stop” Driver
July 24th, 2012 by Joe Burgess
Arkansas State Trooper Liz Hoffman went to assist an off-duty Monticello Police Dept. officer on a “traffic stop,” Sunday afternoon, which just happened to be her birthday.
Trophies —- MLive Stories Hit ESPN, Last Week – CNN, Last Month
July 23rd, 2012 by Joe Burgess
MonticelloLive.com’s Friday court photo and story about an NFL player’s Drew County DWI charge earned national attention. Phone calls came in from Detroit to Houston. Google shows the story was picked up and carried on sites from Oakland to Chicago to New York. The story was also covered by ESPN.
Recently, MLive coverage of a DWI 3, 4, & 5 case earned a “bottom crawl” from CNN’s Headline News Channel.
In January, CNN networks contacted MLive’s Joe Burgess about use of the “Bear & Deer” video. He quickly granted them permission.
Aside from the national attention the local website has drawn, Burgess considers the “Business of the Year” award, presented last December by the Monticello – Drew County Chamber of Commerce, the businesss’ highest honor.
“Monticello’s Daily News” is expected to reach 3 million pageviews in 2012.
Intermodal Group Opens $ Million Revolving Loan, Construction Update
July 23rd, 2012 by Joe Burgess
At Wednesday’s meeting, board members of the Intermodal Authority agreed to set up a $1,000,000 revolving line of credit, to pay contractors for work already performed (or nearing completion) as governmental grants and funding are being recieved. Read the rest of this entry »
Friday Midnight Wreck at “The River” – Fleeing Driver Turns Himself In Saturday
July 23rd, 2012 by Joe Burgess
The driver of this Ford LTD-Crown Victoria reportedly pulled out of The River on HWY 278, around midnight, Friday night, into the path of the Windstar van, which was traveling east.
The driver of the van was not injured. The driver of the Crown Vic fled the scene on foot. He did reconsider his hecision, and turned himself in to police Saturday. He was charged with leaving the scene of an accident and no proof of insurance.
MPD and DCSO worked the accident. Reliable Towing andRods’s Wrecker removed the vehicles.
Locks of Love
July 23rd, 2012 by Joe Burgess
11 year old Madelin Moore recently donated 10 inches of hair to Locks of Love.
Dawn Marter, owner and stylist of West Ave. Salon, also took part in the good deed,
Detroit Lions’ Corey Williams Local DWI Charge “Taken Under Advisement”
July 22nd, 2012 by Joe Burgess
Corey Williams, the starting defensive tackle for the NFL Detroit Lions , was in Monticello, Wednesday, facing a DWI charge in Monticello’s District Court.
New Fines for Repeat-Offenders on Property Violations – Edited
July 21st, 2012 by Mandy MossThe City Council voted unanimously to amend Ordinance 756 of the City of Monticello to assess fines associated with repeat nuisance property owners.
Airport Improvements for Runways Planned
July 21st, 2012 by Mandy MossDuring the airport report to the City Council, Benji Ryburn told the Council that people landing in heavy and fast moving aircraft are complaining of a dip and a hump on the runway. He stated that he “made some calls and asked for additional funds…and got confirmation that FAA will provide additional funds, up to $141,794, to do work to the runway.”
The money comes from a 100% grant so the City will not be required to provide any funding. The Council voted to apply for the grant and bid out the project.
Police, Fire, & Court Report
July 21st, 2012 by Joe BurgessMEDC Report
July 21st, 2012 by Joe BurgessParks Committee Update
July 21st, 2012 by Joe BurgessWesley Curtis Welch Nissan Pine Bluff
BCMC Family Care Clinic 2
Quality Plus Dry Cleaners
UAM Trotter House B
Malco Theater 2
Union Bank 1
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AM Rental & Sales
Citizen’s Bank 2
Farmer’s Insurance One
Bone’s Auto Parts
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Frazer’s Funeral Home
South Arkansas Business Solutions
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Depaul Community Health Centers
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Farm Bureau
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