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Monticello Senior Citizen’s Center Honors Senior Citizens For Their Community Service Hours

June 12th, 2013 by

1st row are: Bettye Kellum, Mary Lloyd, Inez Lindsey, Bernice Adcock, Martha Jenkins, and Linda Nelms. In the 2nd row are: Evelyn Mosley, Linda Martin, Janie Fuller, Judge Robert Akin, and Sue Anderson. Not pictured are: Leo Bridges and Sharon Wigley.

The Monticello Senior Citizen’s Center located at 203 Henley in McCloy Park in Monticello recently honored participants who volunteered time for special projects for the Center between May 2012 and April 2013. In recognition of “Older American’s Month”, Drew County Judge Robert Akin presented 42 certificates to the participants on Wednesday, May 29th at the Center.

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Local Student Qualifies To Compete At World’s Largest Jr. High Rodeo

June 11th, 2013 by

Garianna Booker, a student at Monticello Middle School, has earned a position on the Arkansas National Junior High rodeo team and will be traveling to Gallup, New Mexico to compete at the ninth annual National Junior High Finals Rodeo in the barrel racing competition.

Featuring more than 1,000 contestants from 41 states, five Canadian provinces and Australia, the NJHFR is the world’s largest junior high rodeo.In addition to competing for more than $75,000 in prizes, NJHFR contestants will also be vying for more than $100,000 in college scholarships and the chance to be named the National Junior High Finals Rodeo National Champion.

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Stolen City Work Trucks Recovered

June 10th, 2013 by

Around 6:00, Sunday morning, a city employee noticed that two Ford F-150 pick-up trucks, with “City of Monticello” decals on the doors, had been stolen from the city warehouse, located between E. McCloy and E. Trotter Streets.

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Boys and Girls Club Summer Program, Enrollment Still Available

June 10th, 2013 by

The Boys and Girls Club of Drew County will host a summer program for youths in Monticello and Drew County. The program started Monday, June 3rd and will run through August 9th, 2013, students in kindergarten through high school are invited to attend. To enroll, the membership cost is $20.00; and each child will pay a small fee of $20.00 per week. Breakfast, lunch, and a mid-afternoon snack will be provided each day for all students.

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Happy 16th Birthday

June 10th, 2013 by

Happy 16th Birthday “Baby Girl!”

(No matter how old you get,
you will always be our baby!)

You’re all we could ever ask for & more!

We love you Madison!!

Mom & Dad

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Marlins’ Meet Brings in 5 Teams from Around State

June 8th, 2013 by

Swimming teams from Magnolia, El Dorado, Warren, Mena, and Pine Bluff, along with their coaches, parents, and familes were in town, Saturday for the Monticello Marlins first swimming meat of the season.

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Shipley Donuts, Coffee, Sandwich, & Kolaches – Now Open with Drive Thru

June 7th, 2013 by

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“Pedraza’s Life Sentence”, Interview with a Jury Member

June 5th, 2013 by

Tuesday at 11:30 am, the fate of Daniel Pedraza was turned over to 12 jurors, who had heard more about child abuse and suffering, than any of them had ever imagined was possible. Saturday, Pedraza had accepted a guilty plea, which took his possible death sentence out of their hands, but admitting that the 2 year old’s step-father had “knowingly caused the death” of Aubriana Coke. left as little as 10 of prison time, ranging to as much as the rest of his life in jail as options.

MLive spoke to an anonymous juror, after the sentence was read, who mentioned these thought’s about the jury’s deliberation….

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Robert Paul Cherry

June 5th, 2013 by

Monticello resident Robert Paul “Popcorn” Cherry departed this life on May 30th at the age of 58. He was born January 9, 1955 to the late Jessie Horace Cherry and Ruby Pauline Workman.

He leaves to cherish his memory sisters, Gertie Sawyer, Lawanda Pittman, Carol Malone, & Margaret Lawson; and one brother, Larry Cherry.

Graveside services were held and officiated by Rev. Jimmy Albrecht on Saturday, June 1st at Union Ridge Cemetery. Pallbearers were Bobby Sawyer Jr., Charles Sawyer, Jeff Pittillo, Mark Pittman, David Lawson, Chris Lawson, Brandon McDaniel, and Jason McDaniel. http://www.christianbrothersfuneralhome.com/

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Monticello Dance Academy – Recital Videos

June 1st, 2013 by

“WE WILL ROCK YOU” is a compilation of various age groups taking classes at Monticello Dance Academy.
Students in this group are Maddie and Mary Riley Busby, Lexi and Tristen Thomas, Avery Barnes, Peyton Sinclair, BrookLynn White, Alex Pennington, Gracie Mosley, Kate Brown, Logan Fletcher, Madi Ryburn, Madeline Griffin, Skyler Ashley, Mary Beth Wigley, Jalyn Powell, Hope Sass and Alli Beth King. This number was choreographed by Mrs. Toni Harris, instructor at Monticello Dance Academy.

The finale is “U Can’t Touch This”. The students are as follows: Blaine, Reese and Karissa Morman, Maddie and Mary Riley Busby, Gale and Grace Lee, Anna and Caroline Groves, Logan Fletcher, Kate Brown Olivia Wilson, Gracie Mosley, Kayla Arrington, Alli Beth King, Krista Sparks, Anna Collins, Abby Sass, Rivers Frazer, and Mary Beth Wigley. This number was choreographed by Mrs. Allison Neill, owner of Monticello Dance Academy.

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Other Brother (Shooting Suspect) Now in Custody

May 30th, 2013 by

Monticello Police confirmed the Thursday arrest of Jimmy Kincade, Jr., who along with his brother, Jermaine Kincade (arrested Friday), allegedly shot a shotgun at three Turtle Creek Apt. residentS, last Thursday, seriously injuring two of the victims. The pair of brothers then fled the scene, to be found later at Pilgrim Rest Apts., when they then fled on foot.

Both were arrested in Chicot County, due to the co-operative efforts between the Chicot County Sheriff’s Dept. and Monticello Police.

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Puttin’ on the Ritz – SEARK Concerts – Videos

May 29th, 2013 by

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Happy Birthday X 3

May 29th, 2013 by

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Former Drew County Judge Dale Hughes Passes Away

May 28th, 2013 by

Former Drew County Judge Dale Hughes passed away, Tuesday, following a prolonged illness.

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19 Year Old Dead, 17 Year Old Injured, Following Early Morning Crash, Monday

May 28th, 2013 by

A 19 year of lost his life, and a 17 was air-lifted to JRMC, following a single vehicle crash on Old HWY 13, Monday morning, around 3:45 am.

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Wounded Deputy & Firefighter’s Widow Honored by Veterans

May 28th, 2013 by

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Local Schools & Businesses Reaching Out to Oklahoma Tornado Victims

May 28th, 2013 by

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Memorial Day Service – Videos

May 27th, 2013 by

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Memorial Day Service – Photos

May 27th, 2013 by

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City Memorial Day Closings

May 27th, 2013 by

City offices will be closed on Monday for Memorial Day.

The transfer station will be closed.

Trash route will run on Wednesday.

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Piano Recital by Joyce Pevey’s Students – Videos

May 26th, 2013 by

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EZ-Mart South Destroyed by Afternoon Fire

May 25th, 2013 by

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Head of the Class – “40 Shining Stars” – Videos

May 24th, 2013 by

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MHS Yearbooks Are In – Pick Up This Week

May 24th, 2013 by

MHS Yearbooks are in and available for pick up on Thursday, Friday and Tuesday (5/23, 5/24 & 5/28)

Times for pickups are 8-11 am and 12- 3pm (no pickups from 11-12) Extras are available for $40

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Flags to Honor & Remember Veterans, Sponsored by Kiwanis Club

May 24th, 2013 by

Kiwanis is selling flags to decorate the square and courthouse again this year. Flags can be purchased in honor or memory of any service members. Flags are $30 and can be purchased from any Kiwanis member or at Union Bank from Sandra Wright or Gail Hooker.

All proceeds go to fund the Monticello Kiwanis service project, which is bedroom makeovers for children in need.

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Engineering Institute at Drew Central

May 23rd, 2013 by

: Hunter Goad, Alex Owens

: Timber Simpson, Sandra Mondragon, Ty’Kayla Lucas In the back Brandie Collier teacher

: Krista Donley, Eva Arrington teacher, Aspen White

Fourth graders at Drew Central Elementary worked on their engineering skills by attending DC Engineering Institute during their second semester as part of a grant written by teacher Eva Arrington funded by Toyota & Ryburn Automotive.

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