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MEDC Accepting “Young Leader” Nominations for Awards Banquet

February 10th, 2015 by

The MEDC is working with the Monticello-Drew County Chamber of Commerce toward planning their Annual Awards Banquet.

The MEDC is now taking nominations for Outstanding Young Leader.

Please submit your nominee, soon. The candidate should be 18 – 35 years of age, active in the community and exhibit leadership qualities at the highest standard.

Please include a description of the individuals background, examples of their leadership roles, and an explanation as to why this individual should receive this recognition.

The deadline to submit nominations is February 10th at noon.

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February 10th, 2015 by

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Mainline Health Hiring Full-Time LPNs

February 9th, 2015 by

Mainline Health is seeking Full-time LPNs
Qualified applicants please complete an online application at
www.mainlinehealth.net
Applications will be accepted until 2/13/15
Competitive salary/Clinic Hours/Company Paid Health Insurance/
Company Paid Life Insurance

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Birthday Donation To IBC Food Pantry

February 8th, 2015 by

Audrey Day Howard recently celebrated her 9th birthday. In lieu of gifts, Audrey asked for food that was then donated to the food pantry at Immanuel Baptist Church.

Audrey is the daughter of Whitney and Jacob Maggard and Eric and Candi Howard. She is the granddaughter of Patty Ross, Paul Dottley and Jimmy and Wanda Howard.

Pictured with Audrey are her mom Whitney, her brother and sister, Bentley and Cruz, and food pantry representatives Linda Caldwell and Nancy Trantham.

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Courthouse Staff “Go Red” for Heart Health

February 6th, 2015 by

In recognition of GO RED day for heart health, Drew County courthouse staff wore red, today, to draw attention to heart healthy lifestyles.

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Boat Builder found Guilty of 12 Counts of Theft of Property over $1,000, Get 12 Years Probation

February 6th, 2015 by

Local Businessman’s Jury Trial for 12 Counts of “Theft of Property”
Business Owner’s Jury Trial -11 am Update
Business Owner’s Jury Trial -1 pm Update
Business Owner’s Jury Trial – 2:30 Update
Defendant Takes the Stand – 4:30 Update
Trial Still in Progress –7:45 Update
Jury Trial – 8:30 Update
9:30 pm Jury Trial Update – The Jury Has Reached a Verdict
Jury Report –11:15 PM Update
Jury Announces Sentence, Minutes before Midnight

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Happy Birthday

February 6th, 2015 by

Happy Birthday, Colby Harris.

Your EFS Family

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Jury Announces Sentence, Minutes before Midnight

February 6th, 2015 by

Just a few minutes before midnight, Thursday night, 12 Drew County jurors sentenced Douglas Flemister to…. Read the rest of this entry »

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Jury Report –11:15 PM Update

February 5th, 2015 by

As of 11:15 PM, The jury is still in deliberation at the Drew County Courthouse.

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9:30 pm Jury Trial Update – The Jury Has Reached a Verdict

February 5th, 2015 by

At 9:20 PM, The jury returned with the verdict of……

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Jury Trial – 8:30 Update

February 5th, 2015 by

At 8:30 PM, the jury was still in deliberation and the criminal case of Douglas Flemister own 12 counts of theft of property, for undelivered boats from F&F Custom Boats, during the calendar years of 20 13–20 14.

The two day trial went to the jury for deliberation around 6:20 PM, this evening, and still remains in deliberation.

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Trial Still in Progress –7:45 Update

February 5th, 2015 by

As of our last MLive trial update, it was 3:30, the court was taking a break, waiting on a local business owner to arrive and testify, before the case was turned over to the jurors for deliberation.
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Defendant Takes the Stand – 4:30 Update

February 5th, 2015 by

After the break, Larry Flemister was recalled, by the defense. He brought with him steel purchase records. The prosecutor pointed out that the documents he offered had been modified.

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Business Owner’s Jury Trial – 2:30 Update

February 5th, 2015 by

Larry Flemister took the stand to start the afternoon, bringing with him financial records, believed to be the ones that the prosecution had mentioned. Read the rest of this entry »

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Business Owner’s Jury Trial -1 pm Update

February 5th, 2015 by

The prosecution had Larry Flemister (Doug’s uncle and business partner) clarify that when he stated that he approved of Doug’s actions and decisions at F&F, he meant in a general sense; not that he had overseen and approved of each individual action.
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Business Owner’s Jury Trial -11 am Update

February 5th, 2015 by

An ASP special agent took the stand to start Thursday’s court day.

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Local Businessman’s Jury Trial for 12 Counts of “Theft of Property”

February 5th, 2015 by

The case of a local businessman went before a Drew County Circuit Court jury, Wednesday, facing 12 counts of theft of property, during 2013-2014.

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Billies’ Foster Signs UAM Letter of Intent

February 5th, 2015 by

Monticello Billies’ Isaiah Foster signed a letter of intent to play football for UAM’s Boll Weevil’s, next year.

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Here At Ryburn Motor Company, We Say YES!

February 5th, 2015 by

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Fire Destroys Local Residence

February 4th, 2015 by

Around 11:45 Tuesday morning, members of the Monticello Fire Department were dispatched to a structure fire on Noah Lane, located near Dead Man’s Curve on Highway 278 E.

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Legisltive Update

February 4th, 2015 by

House members have now filed over 220 bills and the filings continue as we enter our 4th week of the Regular Session.

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Apparent Suicide near Greenhill Community

February 3rd, 2015 by

MLive received word this morning that a longtime UAM staff member had passed away.

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Mayor’s Weekly Message

February 3rd, 2015 by

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School Time Traffic – Car Crash- Update

February 3rd, 2015 by

At 7:45, Tuesday morning, a 3 vehicle accident at Bolling Street’s intersection with Highway 425 S., blocked two lanes of traffic, in front of Freds. Read the rest of this entry »

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SEARK Reading Council Young Writer’s Contest Winners

February 3rd, 2015 by

left to right: Grace Clowers, Austin Cruce, Jaci Bates, and Samaria Webb. Not pictured: Emily Garcia and Mahogany Warren.

SEARK Reading Council announced the winners of the Young Writer’s Contest at the January meeting Monday night. Students in grades K – 8 from the SEARK five county area ( Bradley, Cleveland, Desha, Drew, and Lincoln) were eligible to enter. The students had to submit an original piece that they had written.

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UAM Scholarship Deadline – March 1

February 2nd, 2015 by

Prospective and current students who plan to apply for either institutional or private scholarships to attend the University of Arkansas at Monticello next fall should do so by March 1,
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“Meth Mom” Arrested after Smoking Meth with 14 Year Old Daughter

February 2nd, 2015 by

Thursday, the Drew County Sheriff’s Office along with Department of Human Services and 10th Judicial District Juvenile Court officers executed a search warrant on a residence in Winchester.

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2014 Polar Plunge – Videos

January 31st, 2015 by

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Drew Central Final Scores

January 30th, 2015 by

DC Jr. Pirates 53
Smackover 35

DC Lady Pirates 64
Smackover 30

DC Pirates 44
Smackover 58

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Friday Afternoon Collision

January 30th, 2015 by

No one was injured, Friday afternoon at 2:55, in a two vehicle collision at the intersection of Highway 425 N. and Hyatt Street, next to the post office.

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DC Grad. Jessica Faith Releases Nashville Video

January 30th, 2015 by

Drew Central graduate Jessica Faith (Wishard) has just released a video to her song “without a fight”.

It has been a year since Jessica became a “GRAMMY Amplifier 2014 Winner”.

Since that time, the Grammy’s sent her to South by Southwest in Austin, TX to open for superstar Aloe Blacc, and filming a professional music video in Nashville.

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Back-to-Back Burglaries Befall Businesses

January 30th, 2015 by

For the second consecutive night, a HWY 425 business was burglarized, after they had closed for the day.

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New 2014 Dodge Challenger RT At Ryburn Automotive

January 30th, 2015 by

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