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Miss Drew County 2015 Is……

September 20th, 2015 by

And Miss Drew County 2015 is ….
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Sex Offender Arrested for Failure to Register

September 20th, 2015 by

Last week, Hasten Glen Burns, age 55 of Monticello, was arrested by Sheriff Mark Gober.

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Monticello Elementary Schools Annual Title 1 Meeting, Monday

September 20th, 2015 by

Monticello Elementary Schools Annual Title 1 Meeting, Monday September 21 at 5:00 in the MES Library.

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2015 County Fair Parade- Videos

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Weevil Walk – Videos

September 19th, 2015 by

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$500,000 Bond Set for 1st Degree Murder

September 18th, 2015 by

A 40-year-old Monticello man was served an arrest warrant, Friday, on the charge of first-degree murder, for a shooting that occurred Sunday night.

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Gracie Is Looking for a Good Home

September 18th, 2015 by

Gracie is a currently living at the Monticello Animal Shelter, she has been there several weeks already. Because she is an older girl, we think she has been overlooked by potential adopters.

She is a female lab or lab mix and approx. 10 years old. Gracie deserves to be loved and have a safe home to live out her golden years.

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“No Jake Braking” Signs Being Installed

September 18th, 2015 by

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Letters to the editor As we watch the world & national news, even here it southeast Arkansas, we are realizing that world evernts are only beginning to affect our lives. This letter, written by Monticello’s Nancy Miller, brings that to an even more clearer reality. Joe B.
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There is a mass exodus from the Middle East. Europe is overwhelmed. Christian families (direct descendants of the first believers at Pentecost) are stuck in Syria, merely existing in metal shipping containers. Awaiting ISIS/ISIL’s wrath.

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KATV 7 – “Pirates Win!!” – Video

September 17th, 2015 by

After ending a 43 gave lsoing sreak< last week, the Drew Central Pirates were recognized, Wedesday night on KATV, channel 7. Congratulations Pirates.

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Local Law Firm Listed in Arkansas Business as 2nd Oldest in State

September 17th, 2015 by

Although City Attorney Witt Barton has recieved several friendly comments, such as, “I didn’t know you were that old,” the Barton Law Firm earned credit in Arkansas Business, this week, for being the 2nd oldest law firm in the state of Arkansas.

Its rich history, began in 1875, with its founders, W. F. Slemmons and William T. Wells.

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Outfitters RX Your One Stop For All Your Fishing Needs

September 17th, 2015 by

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Feed the Kids- New Contact Information

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In Memory of P. Q. Gardner

September 16th, 2015 by

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Paul Quinton (PQ) Gardner, a businessman, former educator, World War II veteran, and lifelong resident of Drew County, age 91 died September 15, 2015, at his home in Monticello, Arkansas.

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Talent Show Winners at the County Fair

September 16th, 2015 by

And the winners are…….

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Fireworks & Jazz Band 1 Kick Off UAM’s “America Week” – Videos

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Wells Defeats Campbell for School Board

September 16th, 2015 by

In the only contested race in the Monticello school board election, Keith Wells defeated Kathy Campbell by a ballot count of 96-29.
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In Memory of Judge Rita Shepherd

September 16th, 2015 by

Rita Shepherd, 75, of Plantersville, died on September 15.
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Commercial Bank Our Friendly Staff Is Here For You!

September 16th, 2015 by

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Breakfast Around The World At Drew Central

September 16th, 2015 by

v9o4o4sd copy On September 8th, the Drew Central Parent Center in conjunction with the SEARK Reading council, the ARA and ILA sponsored BREAKFAST AROUND THE WORLD in honor of International Literacy Day.

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Update – Burchfield Pleads Guilty to McGehee Murder, Gets Life Sentence

September 15th, 2015 by

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According to prosecuting attorney Thomas Deen, Monday, a southeast Arkansas man accepted a guilty plea to the charge of first-degree murder of a 33 year old McGehee woman.

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1 Dead, 1 Injured in Late Night Shooting

September 14th, 2015 by

Fatal shooting At approximately 11:30 pm, Sunday night, Monticello Police officers responded to a shots fired call on South Gabbert Street in Monticello.

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DCFLR Lawnmower Season Finale Races – Videos

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Monticello Schools Annual Title 1 Meeting, Monticello Intermediate School Monday, 6 pm MIS Library

September 14th, 2015 by

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9/11 Memorial Service – Videos

September 12th, 2015 by

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Pirates End Streak with 42-20 Win over Cutter

September 12th, 2015 by

Chris Sheets with a 22 TD. run around left end puts Drew Central up 42 to 18 with 6:00 minutes to go in 4th quarter

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Drug Bust Finds Crack, Weed, Gun, Ammo, & Suspect Wanted in 3 Counties

September 11th, 2015 by

According to Sheriff Mark Gober, on August 25, 2015, Deputy Bo Sanderlin, while on duty near Wilmar observed a vehicle eastbound on Hwy 278, with a broken tail light.

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Dumas Officer & 5 Others Charged with Drug Conspiracy

September 11th, 2015 by

US U S Marshall The United States Attorney, along with an FBI Special Agent, and Arkansas State Police have announced that a Dumas Police Officer has been charged by federal criminal complaint with drug conspiracy.