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Incident on MES Campus Leads to 4 Students Being Suspended
April 20th, 2009 by Joe BurgessAccording to Monticello school district officials, 4  elementary students were suspended, following an incident that occurred on the school’s playground after lunch Thursday. Read the rest of this entry »
MADD MHS Mock DWI Crash–VIDEO
April 17th, 2009 by Joe BurgessThis year’s MADD sponsored DWI mock accident was held on the parking lot area of the Monticello High School, Monday.
This year’s event was held in honor of Dustin “Rooster” Ferguson.
The first video show the accident re-enactment.
The second covers Steve Brantley’s comments about the event.
The last video is of Dustin Ferguson’s mother’s statements from Monday, which was the first time she has spoken publicly about the wreck that took Dustin’s life.
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Dustin’s parents came out to speak for the first time since the accident. His mom told the students attending, “Sept. 22, 2008, two days after his 19th birthday, our son lost his life from a drunk driver. One choice of an indivdual changed our lives and our community. I stand before you as Dustin’s voice. His plans and his dreams could not be achieved because of the choice of another. Remember your choice affects everyone.”
DVD video’s of last year’s presentation are available at James Quick Print.
Jury Gives 40 Year Sentence for Theft of Documents & Items
April 17th, 2009 by Joe BurgessA Drew County jury said enough is enough to a former Monticello resident, Lyndall Golden, Tuesday, by sentencing him to serve 40 in the state prison system.
The charge is described as “theft of property over $2,500”, but the items Golden stole were valued to be around $654,825, and included in stocks, bonds, CDs, jewelry, and a substantial amount of cash from an elderly couple, in the Coleman area, while she was in a Little Rock hospital. Read the rest of this entry »
Double Duty
April 7th, 2009 by Joe Burgess
Captain Eddy Deaton of the Monticello Police Dept. wishes to recognize patrolman Kenny Cox for his actions Sunday afternoon, in attempting to extinguish a fire caused by an overturned b-b-q grill at an apartment on HWY 278 West, while armed only with a standard garden hose.
The Fire Dept. soon arrived and the fire was put out.
Death Row Inmate Isom’s Request DNA From Cousin is Denied
April 7th, 2009 by Joe Burgess
 In an order issued April 3, Circuit Judge Sam Pope denied Kenneth Isom’s request for additional DNA testing as to a third cousin, Jerry Avery. The order states that “such an attenuated relationship could not possibly change the results of the testing in this case.” Judge Pope dismissed the petition. Read the rest of this entry »
Abuse Charges to 11 Week Old Baby Adds 5 Years to Existing 10 Year Sentence-Edited
March 31st, 2009 by Joe BurgessJudge Denies Gary Riley’s Request to Change Guilty Plea in Murder Trial
March 31st, 2009 by Joe Burgess 
After having accepted a plea bargain on December 12, which sentenced him to life in prison, Gary Riley had petitioned the Drew County Circuit Court to withdraw his guilty plea based on “deficient performance” by his attorney. Read the rest of this entry »
Body of Monticello Man Found Shot in Little Rock-Update
March 31st, 2009 by Joe BurgessArmed Robbery at Dollar General Saturday Night
March 21st, 2009 by Joe Burgess
Plane Hits Deer at Airport
March 21st, 2009 by Joe Burgess
Just before 10 o’clock, Friday night, Jim Metzger, of Washougal, WA, was attempting to land his Flight Commander aircraft at the Monticello Airport, when the plane struck a deer in the run way. Read the rest of this entry »
MMS Scores 80%, Principal Gets Head Shaved
March 13th, 2009 by Monticello Schools
6th grader Sam Pelkki is shown here shaving Monticello Middle School Assitant Principal Jerry Martens’ head.
Martens’ promised the student body to shave his blond locks if 80% of the MMS student body met their Accelerated Reader (AR) goal this 9-weeks grading period. In the end, 81% of the 6th-8th grade students met their goal by the March 6th deadline.
The top 4 student “point-earners”, including Pelkki, also had the opportunity to take turns shaving some of Martens’ hair. The AR program is a reading program in which students earn points by reading both fiction and non-fiction literature and taking and passing tests based on books read.
Local Man Killed When Motorcycle Hits Truck, Monday Night
March 10th, 2009 by Joe Burgess
At approximately 7:23 Monday evening, Derrick Johnson, age 34 of Wilmar, was traveling east on HWY 278, 1/2 mile west of the Monticello city limits, when he came up behind a 1995 Dodge pick up, being driven by a Monticello man, and struck right rear of the truck at a high rate of speed. Read the rest of this entry »
Backhoe Cuts Gas-Phone-Cable TV Lines Saturday
March 10th, 2009 by Joe Burgess
Repair crews are seen working Saturday on the damaged underground phone, cable TV, and natural gas supply lines
Saturday morning, around 11 o’clock, normal activities of cooking lunch, while watching TV, and talking on the telephone to friends came to a quick stop for many Monticello residents.
That is approximately the time that a Robin Hood Drive resident had a backhoe operator reportedly working on replacing a sewer line, in the residence’s back yard. Read the rest of this entry »
Local Leaders Meet Congressmen/Senators in Washington D.C., Last Week
March 1st, 2009 by Joe Burgess21 local business, education, and political leaders traveled to Washington D.C. last Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, and met with Arkansas’ Congressional Delegation. Read the rest of this entry »
Washington D.C. Photos from “20 for the Future” Trip
March 1st, 2009 by Joe Burgess
MonticelloLive.com would like to thank the members of the “20 for the Future” group that went to Washington D.C. for the photos that they have provided for public posting.Â
“MonticelloLive Guy” Turns 45
February 27th, 2009 by Joe Burgess
Joe Burgess, of MonticelloLive.com, complied with unofficial police dept. requests today and posted his own birthday on MonticelloLive.com.
After several readers pointed out, “if you posted my birthday, you ought to put your own out there for everyone to know about”, he agreed.
Shown here are Lt. Steven Stain, Burgess, and Sgt. Jerald Clarke.
Secret Service Investigating Case Involving Local Man
February 25th, 2009 by Joe BurgessLocal Man Arrested For DWI, After Driving to Police Dept.
February 25th, 2009 by Joe BurgessJames Daniels, age 23 of Monticello, drove to the Monticello Police Dept, with the intention of filing a police report. Upon arrival, Daniels was arrested and charged with DWI, after failing a field sobriety test.
He also admitted to the officer, during the test, that he had recently “smoked a blunt”.
Daniels’ vehicle was towed, and he was transported to the Drew County Detention Facility.
Memories from the Museum–The Courthouse
February 8th, 2009 by Sheilla Lampkinby Sheilla Lampkin
In light of the current restoration work being done at the Drew County Courthouse; we’ll look at the history of the present Drew County Courthouse Read the rest of this entry »
Memories from the Museum-1874 Selma Methodist Church
January 31st, 2009 by Sheilla LampkinThis week’s column will be devoted to a dire situation for a historic landmark located in Drew County – the 1874 Selma Methodist Church. This unique, little structure stands in great peril and can only be “saved” by immediate action. Let’s begin by reflecting on the history of the beautiful building. Read the rest of this entry »
Building Available for Sale or Lease
January 30th, 2009 by Submitted
Steel framed building with 35′ x 50′ bays, a total of 50,088 square feet under a standing seam metal roof system. A glass storefront has been installed to accommodate an interior office, or provide an attractive entry.
Decorative split-faced block has been utilized on the front and street sides of the building. Footing and foundations have been built; the floor remains to be poured thereby allowing the owner to establish specifications.
For more information contact the Monticello Economic Development Commission, P.O. Box 1890, Monticello, AR 71657 or see our web site at http://monticelloedc.org/
Man With 17 “Priors” Gets 60 Years for Drugs
January 29th, 2009 by Joe BurgessDrag Racing Wreck on Bowser Road=12 Tickets & Ambulance Ride
January 28th, 2009 by Joe Burgess
Around 9 o’clock Monday night, people around UAM had their lights go out, soon the 9-1-1 phone at the police dept. received several reports about a overturned pick-up on Bowser road near HWY 425.
When the police dept. and a state trooper arrived, they heard about another truck that had left the scene…and a drag race. Read the rest of this entry »
Man Gets 40 Years for Sexual Assault on 2 Year Old
January 26th, 2009 by Joe Burgess2 Antiques
January 23rd, 2009 by Joe Burgess
Calvin Murphy, of O&M Oil Co., is celebrating his ?? birthday today.
Happy Birthday, Mr. Calvin.
(Permission was granted to use the story title.)
Daughter Guilty of Manslaughter–Father Not Guilty
January 16th, 2009 by Joe Burgess2 UAM Football Players Get $300,000+ Bond in LA Home Invasion
January 13th, 2009 by Joe BurgessSheriff Newell Normand, of Jefferson Parish Louisiana, has released information about the arrest of four individuals for aggravated burglary and home invasion charges, including 2 UAM football players, Read the rest of this entry »
UPDATE–Cellulosic Diesel and Ethanol Plant to Employee 250
January 11th, 2009 by Joe Burgess
MonticelloLive recently spoke with Bill Horton, CEO of the DFI group, w conshich is contructing the Bio-Diesel plant at Jerome, and asked him about the progress of construction of the proposed faclity, which will possibly employ up to 250. Read the rest of this entry »
In Memory of Sgt. Larry Smith
January 11th, 2009 by Joe BurgessAfter many fund raisers, enough money was raised to purchase the monument for Sgt Larry D. Smith of the Monticello Police Department.
His monument was set on December 23, 2008 which was Larry’s 51st Birthday.
There is no way his Police Department family could ever express our appreciation to everyone that helped from purchasing a ticket to making a donation and or physically helping during each fund raiser that we had, therefore those of you that did help please know we appreciate each and everyone of you. Larry very much deserved this beautiful monument.
We also would like to give a special thank you to Lyle & Kim Welch & all employees of Southeast Emergency Ambulance Service for everything you did to help make this possible. Larry is and forever will be missed but will Never be forgotten.
We Love you Larry. 1902 10-7 10-42 God Speed.
Memories from the Museum–Coca Cola in Monticello
January 11th, 2009 by Sheilla LampkinThis week’s reflection will summarize the history of an American institution in Monticello from its beginnings to its end. This product, symbolic of America itself, was known for generations as “the pause that refreshes” – Coca-Cola. Read the rest of this entry »
1 Car, 1 Traffic Stop, 2 DWIs
January 9th, 2009 by Joe BurgessMonticello Man Eats Evidence-Gets $100,000 Bond
January 8th, 2009 by Joe Burgess$125,000 Bond for Multiple Assaults on Family Member
January 7th, 2009 by Joe Burgess“Unknown Santa” Arrested Tuesday Night
December 24th, 2008 by Joe BurgessCity Council Report–MEDC Leaders Respond to Budget Cut & Comments
December 19th, 2008 by Joe BurgessMan & Woman, Business & Industry of the Year Awards
December 10th, 2008 by Joe BurgessTuesday night the Chamber of Commerce and MEDC held their annual awards banquet, at the UAM University Center.
The winners are:
Monticello teacher of the year; Jennifer Touchstone, MMS science teacher, also awarded regional teacher of the year.
Drew Central teacher of the year; Rose Ann Adcock, DCMS 6th grade teacher.
Industry of the year: UAM. “UAM’s impact includes millions of dollars into the local economy. More than buildings and books,” quoted from Truman Hamilton during the presentation.
Business of the year; Head of the Class Child Care and Learning Center, Sherrie and Shay Gillespie-10 years with 40 employees now.
Woman of the year;Â Betty Lindsey, president of Drew Memorial Hospital auxiliary-recruited 12 new auxiliary members in last 2 years. Awarded state “auxiliary member of the year”.
Man of the year; Drew County Judge Damon Lampkin.
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Drew County Farm Family of the Year; Jeremy & Michael Oltmann families.
DWI 4 & 5 Guilty Plea Accepted
December 9th, 2008 by Joe BurgessDrugs, Money, and Mustang Taken after Wrong Way Traffic Stop
December 8th, 2008 by Joe Burgess
Court Reporter to Face Contempt of Court Charges
December 8th, 2008 by Joe BurgessFrost Found Guilty on 3 Counts, Including 1st Degree Attempted Murder-Sentenced to 23 Years Total
November 20th, 2008 by Joe Burgess1,000,000 Hits On MonticelloLive in 2008
November 19th, 2008 by Joe Burgess
According to OneStat.com, the internet’s authority on website usage, MonticelloLive.com achieved our 1 millionth pageview (hit) last week, for the calendar year 2008.
Click on the weekly graph to the left to enlarge it, and see the steady growth the “Monticello’s Community Wesite” has achieved.
Website owner/operator, Joe Burgess, wants to thank the loyal readers, as well as the many contributors that helped bring this level of success with reach.Â
A special “THANK YOU” goes out to the sponsors that help make this milestone possible. Make it a point to tell them…….”I say your ad on MonticelloLive.”
Sunday Shooting Sends Monticello Man to ICU-Update
November 13th, 2008 by Joe Burgess20 Pounds of Pot Equal $250,000 Bond
November 7th, 2008 by Joe Burgess
Two men who were stopped by Arkansas State Trooper Clayton Moss, near Lacey Wednesday, went before Monticello District Court Judge Ken Harper, Friday for first appearance bond hearings. Read the rest of this entry »
Local Teacher Named Finalist for Arkansas Teacher of the Year
October 27th, 2008 by Monticello Schools
By Bentley Brodnax, 8th grade student at MMS
Monticello Middle School teacher Jennifer Touchstone has been selected to be one of the regional finalists for the 2008-09 Arkansas Teacher of the Year. Read the rest of this entry »
Ron Sitton Named To Arkansas Press Association’s Education Committee
October 23rd, 2008 by UAM News
Dr. Ron Sitton, assistant professor of journalism at the University of Arkansas at Monticello, has been appointed to the Education Committee of the Arkansas Press Association. Read the rest of this entry »
Devin Horn Wins Variety Category at State Fair
October 19th, 2008 by Joe Burgess
Drew Central’s Devin Horn, winner of the Drew County Fair’s Talent Show in the Variety Category, won the Arkansas State Fair’s District Competition earlier this week, and returned with the other district winners for Saturday night’s competition, where he was selected as the best in the statewide variety category.
Devin, shown here with his State Fair Trophy and prize money envelope, performed Billy Currington’s “I got a feeling”.
Congratulation, Devin!
Miss Drew County Competing in State Fair Queen Finals
October 18th, 2008 by Joe Burgess
Miss Drew County, Drew Higginbotham, is competing for Arkansas State Fair Queen tonight at the Little Rock Fairgrounds.
Drew competed Thursday evening at regionals and won a spot to compete for the finals held tonight.
Good luck Drew and represent Drew County well.
Buisson Voted Best Arkansas Quarterback
October 11th, 2008 by Joe BurgessThe Arkansas Democrat-Gazzette held an unofficial, un scientific poll of the “Best College Quarterback in Arkansas”, which ended yesterday.Â
UAM’s Scott Buisson was voted “the best” with 37%, with the nearest 2 vote-getters receiving 30% & 29%.
Here’s the site, no registering, just vote and click Buisson’s name and hit vote.
Drew Memorial Administrator Now on Site–Meeting Staff
October 8th, 2008 by Joe Burgess
Mike Layfield, Drew Memorial Hospital’s new CEO came on staff this week, and is currently spending most of his time getting to know the hospital staff at Drew Memorial.
Layfield, shown here with Vonda Russell at a “Meet & Greet” held in the hospital cafeteria Wednesday morning, wants to meet with all employees and physicians personally, and he seems to be making a positive impression on all.
Layfield told MonticelloLive, “I’m impressed with community’s interest and support of our hospital.” “We are all partners in healthcare and health education: the hospital, the doctors, the Health Dept., and home health.” Read the rest of this entry »
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