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Discovery Skills Center Supports Local Autism Foundation

September 24th, 2013 by

DSCN1604 The Discovery Skills Center sold support ribbons for the “A Child`s Voice’ Autism Foundation. Shown here are James Sanders – a consumer at the Discovery Skills Center, Rondie White- Secretary of the “A Child`s Voice” autism foundation, and Deanna Doherty- president of the “A Child`s Voice” autism foundation.

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T-bird Convertible Available at Ryburns

September 24th, 2013 by

This 2002 Ford Thunderbird convertible has been very well maintained and only has 69000 miles.

It even comes with a hard top ,and a stand to store it on!

call Bob Newell at Ryburns at 367-5353 or 251-978-3713 and dont let this one get away! ryburn banner

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Rescued Man Meets Dispatcher & Team that Saved His Life

September 24th, 2013 by

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Commercial Bank, Serving You With Pride

September 24th, 2013 by

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Drew Central School App Gets Statewide Attention

September 24th, 2013 by

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2013 Drew County Fair Parade – Video

September 23rd, 2013 by

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Trapped in Wildfire for 35 Minutes – Rescued by 1st Responders – Mike’s Interview

September 23rd, 2013 by

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Fox 16 Interviews Mike from Woods Fire

September 23rd, 2013 by

Sunday afternoon, KARK/KLRT’s Jocelyn Tovar inerviewed Mike Fritts, who was trapped inside of Thursday’s wildfire.

As the report states, Mike will get to meet Ms. Gail and other emergency staff members, which he credits with saving his life, today, in a meeting set up by MLive.

Check back later for that video.

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Wildfire Burns Up to 700 Acres, on 278 West – Video

September 23rd, 2013 by

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Happy Birthday

September 23rd, 2013 by

Today is Cody Cheshire’s birthday.

Happy 16th birthday, Cody.

Love Dad, Stacey, Sis, Clay and Ty.

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Miss Drew County Pageant – Videos

September 21st, 2013 by

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Lake Village Pounds Pirates 46-6

September 20th, 2013 by

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AT&T Truck Arrives at Dead Man’s Curve, Sort of

September 20th, 2013 by

Around 11 am, Friday morning, the new driver of this AT&T truck lost control of the vehicle, causing it to leave the roadway in Dead Man’s Curve, 2 miles east of Monticello on HWY 278 East.

Neither the driver, nor his trainer, was injured.

Drew County Sheriff’s deputies worked the crash scene. Reliable Towing was called to remove the vehicle.

Thursday’s wreck in the same curve wasn’t as easy to remove.

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90% Chance of Heavy Rain – ’nuff Said

September 20th, 2013 by

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Multiple Wrecks Close Dead Mans Curve on HWY 278 East

September 20th, 2013 by

Highway 278 at Dead Man’s Curve was closed due to multiple traffic accidents, Thursday afternoon.

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Nightly Money Giveaways at County Fair

September 20th, 2013 by

Amy Lloyd was the $25 money winner, Wednesday night at the fair.

Lettie Washington won the $25 Drawing, Tuesday night at the Drew County Fair.

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Employment Opportunity – DC Food Service

September 20th, 2013 by

Wanted: Drew Central Food Service Worker

Must have a general working knowledge of all positions in the cafeteria. Pay starts at $9.30/hr.
6 hours per day
Also accepting applications for cafeteria substitutes.

Contact Tiffany Barnard, Child Nutrition Director, 870-367-6893

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Woods Fire Now Being Pushed by Strong Winds – 10:30 Update

September 19th, 2013 by

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Fire 90% Contained at 10 pm, Still Fighting Hotspots

September 19th, 2013 by

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Up To 600 Acres Destroyed by Wildfire

September 19th, 2013 by

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Wilmar Told to Prepare for Possible Evacuation, if Needed

September 19th, 2013 by

According to Drew County Sheriff Mark Gober, at 6:30 pm, a few homes on South Allis Road have been evacuated.
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HWY 278 West – Closed Due to Wildfire – I-530 to Wilmar

September 19th, 2013 by

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Wild Woods Fire West of Monticello

September 19th, 2013 by

An out of control forest fire is burning, west of Monticello, on HWY 278 West.
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Over 1000 Acres Burned and the Wildfire is Still Going – Afternoon Update

September 19th, 2013 by

SalineRiverChronicle.com has the full story on the wildfire that is burning in Bradley County.

Here is their afternoon update.

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Monticello School Board – New Board Member Introduced, Student Expulsion, B&GC Rental

September 19th, 2013 by

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CASA of the 10th JD seeks Executive Director

September 19th, 2013 by

The CASA10 program, a non-profit organization, is seeking an Executive Director. The ideal candidate has non-profit experience with specific knowledge of grant writing, public speaking, recruiting and retaining of volunteers as well as a minimum of three years experience in financial and administrative or management experience. Candidates should demonstrate strong skills in fiscal management, grant writing, strategic planning, fundraising, organizational accounting and public relations. Previous experience with child abuse and neglect cases, families in crisis, or other social service skills are preferred.

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Employment Opportunity – Childcare

September 19th, 2013 by

Pauline Child Care Center is now hiring.

For more information please call (870) 367- 4331.

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County Fair Parade – Float Winners

September 18th, 2013 by

Listed below are the results of the winnimg floats in the 2013 Drew County Fair Parade.

The parade video is also being posted, overnight.

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New Rental Rates for Sadie Johnson Community Center

September 17th, 2013 by

At Mondaay night’s City Parks Committee, the committeee voted to rent out the new Sadie Johnson Community Center only as a whole building rental, not as individual rooms.

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Anna Norris Honored as “Miss Drew County, 2013”

September 16th, 2013 by

Saturday night, the annual Drew County Fair “Miss Drew County” pageant was held at the fairgrounds, with Anna Norris was honored as this year’s Miss Drew County. Anna also won the interview competition.