Olivia White from Monticello Middle School was accepted into and participated in the 2015 CHAMPS (Community Health Applied in Medical Public Service) program, at UAMS East Read the rest of this entry »
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Olivia White from Monticello Middle School was accepted into and participated in the 2015 CHAMPS (Community Health Applied in Medical Public Service) program, at UAMS East Read the rest of this entry »
According to the McGehee Police department, there was an incident at McGehee High School at approximately 9:45a.m., this morning. Police responded to call advising a fight in the boy’s bathroom with injuries requiring policeman and EMT. Read the rest of this entry »
Shortly after 10 AM, Friday morning, local police were called to McGehee High School, to the report of a stabbing, involving multiple students.

Construction of the new Jackson Street bridge has resumed.
Construction had hit a stopping point, until Centerpoint Energy completed a gas line project that was involved in their bridge construction. With that done, construction can now continue.

The Arkansas Highway & Transportation Dept. held a public meeting, last week at Drew Centraal, which was attended by dozens of local residents.
Design engineer David Baker gave MLive a “virtual tour” of the proposed bypass, using the map drawings on display.
The video shows all road intersections, bridge crossings, and an overpass, which will evantually be added at Old Warren Road.
Kirby Ramos is a 55 year old artist from the Osage Nation. He’ll be at Scissortail’s Trading Post on Friday and Saturday, April 24-25, from noon til 5 pm.
He’ll have several unique handcarved items available, signing autographs, and taking pictures. His work is well know throughout Indian Country.
Kirby’s work is also featured at the National Museum of the American Indian-Smithsonian Institute in NY & DC.

At approximately 10:30, Saturday night, Arkansas State Police, Drew County Sheriffs Deputies, and Monticello Police responded to a rollover wreck on Barkada Road, between Tanglewood and Tracy Drives.

Natare, the manufacturer of the city swimming pool liner, recently came to Monticello, from Indiana, as reported at Thursday nights parks committee meeting. Read the rest of this entry »


Around 7:15 AM, Friday morning, reports indicate 4–6 passengers/driver were injured in a single vehicle accident on Highway 277, in Drew County.
A 37 year old Drew County woman was arrested, Monday, on the charge of “Concealing Birth” which is a class “D” Felony.


At 8 PM, Wednesday evening, the driver of a mini-van was transported to Drew Memorial Hospital by SEEMS, following a two vehicle accident at the intersection of Highway 425 & 278.

Victoria Pedraza leaving Courthouse after her 20 year sentence for Permitting Abuse of a Minor, which led to the death of her Daughter.
She has appealed, arguing that the circuit court judge erred by (1) requiring her to register as a sex offender, (2) engaging in inappropriate conduct during her sentencing trial, and (3) not disqualifying himself from presiding over her sentencing trial (which was held with a jury).
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Congratulations to the 2015-2016 Drew Central Junior High Cheerleaders!
From left to right they are:

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The Drew Central team of Katie Taylor, Brooke Rekow, Michael Carpenter, Migeal Strong, Lacey Rea, Mistie Pamplin, Ryan Fowler, and Matt Marlar participated in the 2015 EAST Conference in Hot Springs.
Winners at the Town and Gown Duplicate Bridge Club on Monday, March 30 were:
1st place Maedene Weser and Luellen Jones
2nd place Charlotte McKiever and Kaye Koen
3rd place Joann Hawley and Lowell Lynde
4th place Charles Dolberry and Gene Gulledge
The Club was happy to welcome new player Paula Furlough to Monday night’s game. Club members Margaret Norton, Peggy Chapman, and Lowell Lynde participated in the Hot Springs Village sectional tournament during the weekend of March 27-29. Playing with Bodie Cobb of Keo and Marilyn Watt and Skip Henry both of Pine Bluff, Lynde and his teammates placed first in the A/X swiss team event.
A public meeting was held at the Courthouse, Monday night, where a group of approximately 20 local residents were asked what Drew County needed for the future. The overwhelming answer was jobs.
According to the Lake Village police chief, 4 juveniles were involved in a shooting incident, just before midnight on March 23.
3 juveniles were arrested, and the victim was airlifted to Pine Bluff.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
A public hearing will be held on March 30, 2015 at 6:00 pm at the Drew County Courthouse Courtroom for the purpose of identifying and prioritizing the community needs of Drew County, determining whether an application for Arkansas Community and Economic Development Program (ACEDP) funds should be developed and if so, for what community need.
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