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Happy 30th Birthday

September 14th, 2013 by

Happy “30th” Birthday, Grant Myers

We love you.

Kelly & Peyton Myers

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Our Steaks Really Do Taste Better

September 14th, 2013 by

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Fuller Lawn & Garden

September 13th, 2013 by

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Job Announcement – Advantages of Southeast Arkansas, Inc.

September 13th, 2013 by

Direct Care Staff – The position is full-time in Monticello, AR with a female consumer, Monday- Friday 7am-3pm.

All applicants must have a High School Diploma or GED. Applicants must successfully clear a criminal background check, child and adult central registry check, and a driving record check. All employees are subject to alcohol and drug testing.

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For Over 100 Years, Community People You Know. Commercial Bank

September 12th, 2013 by

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After 30 Years, Fletcher Retires as City Financial Director

September 12th, 2013 by

After serving the City of Monticello for 30 years, Kimberly Fletcher retired, Friday.

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Advantages Recognizes Staff for National Direct Support Professional’s Week.

September 12th, 2013 by

The week of September 8-14, 2013 is National Direct Support Professional’s week. Governor Beebe signed a proclamation declaring Arkansas’s recognition of Direct Support Professional’s in Arkansas.

A Direct Support Professional is the primary support of individuals who have special needs. These professionals provide a broad range of services, including preparation of meals, help with medications, personal hygiene, mobility, transportation, money management and instruction in daily life skills.

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Drew County Fair Talent Show Winners

September 11th, 2013 by

Variety – Alex Borchardt–winner

Instrumental Solo – Jessaca Shepherd—winner

Dance Group – Monticello Dance Academy –Tap 3—winner

Dance Solo – Charlee Carter—winner

Over-All Winner
Monticello Dance Academy Tap 3—winner
Charlee Carter—1st place

Shown, left to right: Charlee Carter, Bliss Jaggers, Alex Jones, Jessaca Shepherd and Alex Borchardt

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Ministerial Alliance to host Prayer Rally / Remembrance Service at Courthouse Wednesday

September 11th, 2013 by

The Drew County Ministerial Alliance will host a Prayer Rally and Remembrance Service at the Drew County Courthouse Wednesday, Sept 11th at noon and the public is encouraged to attend.

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Rogers Mens Wear, Sale in Progress

September 11th, 2013 by

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City of Wilmar Dedicates Two New Bridges

September 10th, 2013 by

Friday morning, the Wilmar Mayor and Aldermen met with project engineers to officially open two new bridges.

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Dense Fog Over Drew County

September 10th, 2013 by

Dense fog is covering Drew County like a thick blanket, this morning.

Please give yourself some extra driving time for safety.

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Bordeaux Road to be Closed Permanently (to Through Traffic), Due to I-69 Construction, Today – UPDATE

September 9th, 2013 by

According to Judge Robert Akin, Bordeaux Road, which runs between HWYs 278 and 35, approximately 2 miles east of Monticello (Dead Man’s Curve area) will be permanently closed, today, by the Arkansas Highway Dept., due to the construction of the I-69 bypass.

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Commuter Capital, LP Has Earned More Than 10% Since March 2013 Inception

September 9th, 2013 by

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4-Wheeler Accident Brings Rescue Copter to Drew County

September 9th, 2013 by

Around 12:45, Sunday afternoon, this AirEvac LifeTeam rescue helicopter landed on HWY 425 South at Beulah Road, to pick up a 55 year old Monticello man, following a 4-wheeler accident on a pond levee.

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1st Friday Jam Session on the Square – Videos

September 8th, 2013 by

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Immanuel Baptist Church Handbells & Chimes – Videos

September 8th, 2013 by

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1970 Huey Helicopter at Monticello Airport

September 6th, 2013 by

This Vietnam era Huey military helicopter landed at Ellis Field, Friday morning, around 11 am.

The chopper had seen military action overseas, before recently being refurbished in Arizona.

The Huey is one of at least 7 that are being transferred to Florida, where they will be re-sold, possible back to another governmental agency, for use scouting fires or other events in the US, or flown back overseas.

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Local Industry Expanding, Considering Lease of MEDC’s Spec Building

September 6th, 2013 by

The industrial “spec” speculative building, which was built as a qualification for the state’s ACE program, seems to have a local industry that will likely use the structure as part of a long term lease, for warehouse space.

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Drew Central Band “Cans for Band”

September 6th, 2013 by

Drew Central Band is holding a fundraiser called “Cans For Band”. There will be drop off locations at the Drew Central home games. Please bring your recyclable cans to help out the Drew Central Band. If you are not going to the games or have too much to take to the games and would like to donate, please contact Amanda Nall at 870-723-2373. Money raised will go to band uniforms and other expenses.

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Need A Good, Used Pick-Up? Call Ryburns

September 5th, 2013 by

This 2012 Ford F-250 King Ranch Super Crew 4X4, only has 16,560 miles.

Call Keith Wallis at Ryburns at (870) 367-5353 to learn more about this heavy duty truck, or our other pre-pwned vehicles.

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Drew County Man Gets $50,000 Bond for Alleged Rape Of 8 Year Old

September 4th, 2013 by

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Need a Good Used Pick-up? Call Ryburns.

September 4th, 2013 by

2013 Ford F150 XLT 4×4 Crew Cab, with only 19,617 miles.

Save thousands on this truck! Won’t last long.

Call Mike Smith at 870-460-5557 or 367-5353.

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N. Hyatt & W. McCloy Intersection Closed, Tuesday for Big Rig Breakdown

September 4th, 2013 by

An 18-wheeler from Batesville “threw a drive-shaft”, around 6 pm, near EX-Mart North. shutting down the McCloy & Hyatt Street intersection.

Reliable Towing pulled the big-rig out of the highway, opening up traffice.

MPD, DCSO, and a State Trooper were seen assisting traffic, which was detoured uto North Hyatt.

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ATM Burglary Attempted, Sunday Morning

September 3rd, 2013 by

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Ryburns’ Rebates Exteneded Today – “The Best Time to Buy”

September 3rd, 2013 by

At Ryburn Motor Co. our rebates have been extended through today. That means Today is the best time to buy Your New Car.

Come by Today. We’ll earn your business

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Public Auction – Auction

September 3rd, 2013 by

The Monticello School District is taking sealed bids on a 2610 Long Tractor Serial # 64018088. The tractor has 564 hours. Bids must be received by Monday September 9th 2013 @ 10:00am. Bids will be opened on Monday September 9th 2013 @ 11:00am. Please mark the envelope on the outside “Tractor Bid”.

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Public Notice – Auction

September 3rd, 2013 by

The Monticello School District is taking sealed bids on a 1990 model 1070 John Deere Tractor Serial # CH4048D002417. The differential housing is broke and repair parts are obsolete. It will be sold as a salvage tractor. Bids must be received by Monday September 9th 2013 @ 10:00am and will be opened on Monday September 9th 2013 @ 11:00am. Please mark the envelope on the outside “Tractor Bid”.

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Horse & Buggy on Main & Gaines Streets

September 2nd, 2013 by

Early last week, this scene from the past was noticed traveling through Monticello.

Both photo were submitted by MLive readers.

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MFD Fights 3 Fires in 3 Hours

September 1st, 2013 by

The Monticello Fire Dept. had a hectic evening, Friday, battling 3 fires, between 6 – 8:30 pm.

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Wanted by DCSO for Forgery & Hot Checks

September 1st, 2013 by

Cynthia Mae Williams, age 39, is wanted by the Drew County Sheriff’s Department for forgery and hot checks.

Williams has a Bradley County address, but is known to be in Drew County on a regular basis.

If you have any information on where she may be contact the DCSO at 870-367-6211.

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EZ Mart, HWY 425 South – Now Open in Old Circle N Location

August 30th, 2013 by

Due to the May fire in their old location, EZ Mart has moved next door to the former Circle N location.

Their first day serving the public was Wednesday.

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Mini Dreams Consignment Event – Now – Sept 3

August 30th, 2013 by

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Bessy’s Frozen Yogurt – Opening Soon on 425 South

August 30th, 2013 by

Bessy’s Frozen Yogurt, located behind the new EZ-Mart on HWY 425 South, in the old Pizza for Less and Baseball Cards, Etc. building is planning on a September opening date.