According to confirmed sources, on July 30 at approximately 9 pm, 4 railroad cars, loaded with wood chips, derailed and overturned, just across the Saline River near HWY 278.
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According to confirmed sources, on July 30 at approximately 9 pm, 4 railroad cars, loaded with wood chips, derailed and overturned, just across the Saline River near HWY 278.
Cedar Hill Apartments in Monticello is in need of a full-time maintenance technician. Must have knowledge in carpentry, plumbing, minor appliance repair, general maintenance and some a/c and heating repair.
Drew Central School District today announces its policy for providing free and reduced price meals for children served under the National School Lunch Program, Afterschool Snack Program, and School Breakfast Program. Each school and/or the central office has a copy of the policy, which may be reviewed by any interested party. The price charged for a paid student lunch is $1.75.
Former US Sen. David Pryor, along with his wife, Barbara, and grandson, Adams Pryor, spent Wednesday morning in Monticello, they were campaigning for his son, current US Sen. Mark Pryor, who is seeking re-election.
The photo was taken at AJ’s café, formerly known as Lena’s.
A 57-year-old school teacher that resigned after being arrested, accepted a plea bargain, Wednesday morning, in Drew County Circuit Court.


Around 11:30, Wednesday morning, this trailer loaded with construction materials came loose from the truck pulling it, on South Main St.
Listed below are the 4 recommendations from attorney Cliff Gibson to the mayor and city council, and dealing with the lack of communication and performance with the Siemens water line renovation project.
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On Tuesday, July 29, Deputy Jeremy Chapman was on patrol when he observed two suspicious vehicles parked at a local church after hours.
Words cannot begin to express our sincere thanks to all of our friends and family during the loss of our loved one Jackie Lynn Berryman.
The cards, visits, food, flowers, phone calls and prayers were all greatly appreciated. God Bless each and everyone of you.
The Berryman family
The attached audio clip is from last week’s meeting between the City of Monticello and Siemens.
The main conversation point in the meeting tended to be City Council member Claudia Hartness’ concern with “facts”, “rumor “, and “transparency”; 3 words she used a total of 18 times in 15 minutes.
Late Saturday night, Drew County Sheriff’s Deputies and MASI responded to a call on HWY 138 in reference to a 2 year old taking her fathers medication.
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Licensed Speech Therapist
Discovery Children’s Center has an opening for a full-time licensed speech therapist.
Qualifications
• Graduate of an accredited program of speech therapy
• Licensed by the state of Arkansas to provide speech therapy
• Pass background checks required by the agency
Applications will be accepted until August 11, 2014. Read the rest of this entry »

Around 6:15 this morning, the 21 year old driver of a vehicle with out-of-state license plates lost their life in a collision with an 18 wheeler.
Monday July 28th, Julian Polk was arrested by Monticello Police on a warrant. Polk was in circuit court facing burglary charges from earlier this year when his new arrest occurred.
Saturday, Drew County Deputy’s were dispatched to the Gee’s Landing area of the Saline River in reference to a young man threatening people’s lives, then firing rounds from a rifle.

Zilkha Bio-mass is Monticello’s newest industry. Read the rest of this entry »
The Drew County Sheriff’s Office still is seeking the public’s help with information leading to the whereabouts and arrest of two suspects wanted in connection with Arson and Aggravated Assault case in Drew County.
Salon Hello Beautiful would like to welcome Emilee Martin!
Emilee is booking appointments now.
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A familiar name is made its way back to MLive, again, with a recent arrest by Monticello Police.
A man known as the “bathroom burglar” and “tow-motor thief” has again been arrested; this time on charges of residential burglary, theft of property, second-degree battery, and terroristic threatening.
The gavel of the Arkansas School Counselor Association has officially passed to the new state president, Cathy Edmonds, the Drew Central High School counselor.
On Wednesday, the Drew County Sheriff’s Office received report of a possible sexual assault on a juvenile.

Saturday afternoon, Deer Creek Disc Golf, located behind Dollar General and the storage rentals, held their grand opening in ribbon-cutting.
Disc golf is a trend that’s growing nationwide, as evidenced hereby the number of black logo shirts in the group photo.
Also attached is a short video of Bart and Yvette with “Disc Golf 101”.
Drew Memorial Hospital’s chief financial officer, Shannon Clark, was terminated by the hospital, this morning, around 8:30.
Former Monticello Mayor Joe Rogers was sworn in as mayor, this morning, by Drew County Judge Robert Akin.
Evergreen Packaging located in Pine Bluff, Arkansas is currently requesting resumes for entry level production opportunities in our Paper Mill.
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