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Not Your Average “Mobile Home” Closes McCloy St. to Traffic

October 10th, 2014 by

Around 9:30, Friday morning, professional home movers were re-locating this house, (formerly located next to Sav-a-Lot) to it’s new location, on Winchester Road.

Police shut down McCloy Street, to eliminate sharp turns, and prevent oncoming traffic and potentional accidents.

The photos above show some of the events that stood in their way, such as hanging wires, stop signs, and the guy who ignored the police road-block.


Entergy Crews Work through the Night – Power Restored at 3:10 am

October 10th, 2014 by

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An estimated 20 Entergy employees worked through the night, in the Bolling Street area, replacing broken poles and downed power lines.

At 3:10 AM, they achieved their goal of “0” Monticello customers without electric power.

For details on the outage in the calls, read the articles posted below.


TEA Party’s 2nd Amendment Sportsman’s Rally & 60 B-B Guns

October 6th, 2014 by

The Southeast Arkansas TEA Party again sponsored there annualSecond Amendment Sportsman’s Rally.

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Class of ’64, 50th Reunion – Photos

October 6th, 2014 by

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Republican “Reagan Day Dinner” Draws Several Candidates

October 6th, 2014 by

imageThe Drew County Republican Party’s annual Reagan Day dinner drew several statewide candidates for the event.

Shown here are Sonja Ryburn (for state representative), Asa Hutchinson (for governor), US Rep. Tom Cotton (for U.S. Senator), Bruce Westerman (for US rep.), and Dennis Milligan  (for state treasurer).


Drivers License Testing Update

October 6th, 2014 by

asp Arkansas State Police Drivers License Written Exams are regularly given from 8:00 am to 11:30, on Tuesdays at the Monticello Fire Training Academy

Road test are given from 1:00 pm to 4:15, Tuesdays, at the same location.


Vigil & Funeral Arrangements for Deceased Dermott Fireman

October 4th, 2014 by

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A Flashlight Vigil be held in honor of Dermott Fire Department Assistant Chief J.B. Hutton Jr. Assistant Chief Hutton passed away October 1, 2014. The vigil will be held at the Arkansas Fallen Firefighters’ Memorial, on Saturday October 4, 2014 at 8:30pm. The Arkansas Fallen Firefighters’ Memorial is located at One Capitol Mall on the State Capitol grounds in Little Rock.
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McGehee Owls Defeat Pirates 50–0

October 4th, 2014 by

Friday night, the Drew Central Sr. Pirates lost to the McGehee Sr. Owls, 50-0. However, the game was not so cut and dried as the score may suggest.

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Billies Lose to Hamburg, 42-13

October 3rd, 2014 by

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Throughout the first half of Friday night’s game, where the Billies travel to Hamburg’s Campbell Field, the game seem to stay in reach.

Even when the Lions began the 3rd quarter with a turnover recovery and a touchdown, the missed extra point seems to have been blocked by #23 Ryan Case, as shown in the photo provided by Laura McNeese.

Final score resulted in a 42–13 win for Hamburg.


Pee-wee Football on UAM Field

October 3rd, 2014 by

 

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MYFL peewee football players enjoyed their annual trip to you William stadium, Thursday afternoon.

During the yearly event, The MonticelloLive Titans defeated the Shelter Insurance Cowboys, and the Reggie’s Lock & Key Deadbolts outscored the SEEMS Traumahawks.

Several of the Weevils players and staff were an attendance for the game.


Local Model in Event

October 3rd, 2014 by

imageBrittany Hodges 17 of Monticello, daughter of Allen & Brenda Chavis models for Bridal Savoir Faire hosted by Compassion Fashion Events & Designs on September 28, 2014 in Howell, AR.

This event took donations for The Glass Slipper Closet which is a non profit organization that provided used & formal gowns for young ladies who wish to attend prom or other formal events at no charge.


SEEMS Donates AEDC to PeeWee Football

October 3rd, 2014 by

imageSEEMS donated a LifePak AED to the Monticello Youth Football League during their first home game.

The league would like to express their appreciation to Lyle and Kim Welch , owners of SEEMS and all of their employees.

SEEMS Paul Outlaw is shown here with MYFL Chairman Danny Smith, accepting a game jersey in appreciation from the league.


Jr. Pirates Fall to Badgers

October 2nd, 2014 by

DC 7th Grade 8. – LV Jr. B Team 8

DC Jr. Pirates 0. – LV Jr. Badgers 14


And the Winner Is……

October 2nd, 2014 by

imageBrenda Griffin won the drawing for the 40” smart TV during the Drew County Fair last week, given away by Drew Memorial Hospital.


Scam Calls Impersonating School Districts Reported

October 2nd, 2014 by

ScamWednesday, Monticello Police received complaints from citizens concerning scam calls or texts.

These calls are being made to parents from their child’s school district.

The person on the phone states they are an office employee and that their child has been injured and is the emergency room.

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Grand Manor Assisted Living Opening Update

October 1st, 2014 by

imageMonticello will ring in the New Year with the opening of the new assisted living Grand Manor. It has 49 beds consisting of both studio and one-bedroom, theater, salon, exercise room, bistro and many more features.

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School Board Discusses Needed Repairs & Future Needs at OEC Building

September 30th, 2014 by

Needed roof and gutter repairs at the OEC building were discussed at Tuesday night’s Monticello school board meeting.

Program director Randy Lay also explain the need for additional classrooms for the program, and answered the boards questions about likely growth in the vocational field of education.


School Board Implementing “Emergency Action Planned for Athletics”

September 30th, 2014 by

The life-threatening incident at Watson Chapel, where 4 nurses out of the Monticello bleachers saved a junior high football player at the WC scrimmage game, has drawing attention to the possibility of similar incidents occurring.

At Tuesday night’s at Monticello school board meeting, the board discussed their “emergency action plan for athletics,”  which covers all sports included in the district athletic program.


Bridge Club Winners

September 30th, 2014 by
Winners at the Town and Gown Duplicate Bridge Club on Monday, September 29 were:
1st place Joy and Fritz Hudson
2nd place Joann Hawley and Lowell Lynde
3rd place Don Stephan and Margaret Norton

Tucker Named to AB’s “Top 20 Influentials”

September 30th, 2014 by

imageZack Tucker, director of the Southeast Arkansas Cornerstone Coalition, mayoral candidate, and former assistant to Mayor Allen Maxwell, was recently honored as one of Arkansas Business’ “Top 20 Influentials in their 20’s” list.

Linked here is the article, along with Tucker’s biography.


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