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Ace Benjamin Rawls Is Celebrating His First Birthday

January 27th, 2013 by

Ace Benjamin Rawls will be celebrating his first birthday on Sunday, January 27.

He is the son of Jeff and Jamie Rawls of Monticello and the little brother of Jaxon Rawls.

Ace is the grandson of David and Cindy Rawls and Jim and Julie West all of Monticello.

He is the great-grandson of Katherleen Rawls and J.D. and Sandra West, the late Curley Rawls, the late James Benjamin (J.B.) Smith, the late Lucy Brown all of Monticello and the late Betty Travis of Warren.


Trotter Appointed, Thomas Re-appointed to Parks Committee

January 25th, 2013 by

Mayor Maxwell presented two appointments to the Parks and Recreation Committee Thursday evening at the City Council meeting, to fill positions of two members whose terms have expired.
 
Joanne Trotter was recommended to replace Sean Tomlison, who requested to step down from the Committee at the end of his term. Cleo Thomas was re-appointed to his position, to continue to serve on the committee. The Council voted to approve these appointments.

MEDC Contract Approved by City Council -Edited

January 25th, 2013 by

The Monticello City Council approved the extension of MEDC’s bid for services to the city for $268,692 (for 2013) at Tuesday nigh’ts meeting.


Water System Repair Contractor Approved

January 25th, 2013 by

Monticello’s deteriorating water system has been a major topic of concern and discussion with the City Council for the past two years. Last night, the City Council voted to select Siemons Corporation to perform a detailed analysis of what will be needed to upgrade t Read the rest of this entry »


New 911 Co-ordinator / Emergency Services Manager has Busy 1st Day

January 23rd, 2013 by

After well over a decade with both the Arkansas Dept. of Correction, and Drew County Sheriff’s Dept. auxiliary unit, Drew County’s new 911 Co-ordinator / Emergency Services Manager has experience with handling “unexpected incidents”.

However, on his first day on his new job, the log truck wreck (shutting down Monticello second busiest intersection) shows “you never know what will happen, and when it will happen.

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Judges Lampkin & Ross Honored at MLK Program

January 22nd, 2013 by

Former Drew County Judge Damon Lampkin and newly appointed District Court Judge P. Luevonda Ross were honored for their achievements at Monday night’s Martin Luther King birthday celebration by the NAACP.


Happy Birthday, Bo

January 22nd, 2013 by

Happy 3rd Birthday to Bo Hammock!

We all can’t believe how much you’ve grown! You mean so much to so many!”

Bo is the son of Jay and Colleen Hammock, and Leigha Farley.


Friday Night Dance

January 22nd, 2013 by

The American LegionPost #2, in McCloy Park, is sponsoring a dance Friday night from 7:30 p.m. ’til, with a variety of music by the “Hwy 13 Band: featuring: Andy & Terrie Briant, Eric Davis, David English & Joe Carmine.

Admission is $5 per person. Everyone is invited to come out and have fun.


“Feed the Kids’ Receives $5,000 from Ryburn Motor Co.

January 21st, 2013 by

Benji Ryburn and Ronny Williams of Ryburn Motor Company, in combination with Toyota Motor Company, donated $5000.to the local “FEED THE KIDS” organization.

The “Feed the Kids” program has grown from 8 children from Drew Central Elementary to almost 150 children in both Monticello and Drew Central Schools.


Local Resident Honored by State House of Representatives

January 21st, 2013 by

Native Monticellonian P. Q. Gardner was recently presented an Arkansas House of Representatives Citation in honor of his service to his country in the Army Air Corps during WWII; for his lifelong business pursuits in Southeast Arkansas; and for his role for many years in the education of Drew County’s children as teacher and later superintendent at Drew Central Schools.

Mr. Gardner also founded Drew County’s first cable TV company system and is a longtime realtor in the area.

The citation was presented by State Representative Sheilla Lampkin to mark his December 29th birthday.


MLK Memorial March – Video

January 21st, 2013 by


Pair of White-tailed Kites, Rare Birds, Spotted in Drew County

January 20th, 2013 by

A MLive reader sighted a pair of White-tailed Kites just off 16 Section Rroad, near the cemetery, recently.

She submitted the photos to Whatbird.com and the birds were verified as White-tailed Kites.

Those are scarce in our area and usually restricted to the south Texas  and Mexico area.

Thanks for sharing your discovery.


Rebel Smith Curtis

January 20th, 2013 by

Rebel Smith Curtis age 45 of Dumas, AR passed away on January 19, 2013 in Dumas. She was born July 8, 1967 in New Orleans, LA to Clifford Joseph and Patricia Bryant Smith. She was a Christian and a Licensed Practical Nurse at Delta Memorial Hospital in Dumas for 7 years. Rebel received the Florence Nightingale Award in her graduation from nursing school.

She is survived by her parents, three brothers, Clay (Shelley) Smith Jr. of Geismar, LA, Max (Kelly) Smith of Bella Vista, AR and Dallas (Stephanie) Smith of Siloam Springs, AR, two sisters, Holly (Lloyd) Downen of Dumas, AR and Whitney (Jared) McDonald of Dumas, AR. She also has two sons, J.R. Smith of Dumas and Matthew Kyle Curtis of McGehee, and one daughter, Samantha Kiff of Dumas and two grandchildren, Anna Claire and Shevy.

Visitation will be Monday, January 21, 2012 from 6:00 – 8:00 pm at Abundant Life Church and services Tuesday, January 22, 2013 at 11:00 am, Abundant Life Church in Dumas with burial following at Walnut Lake Cemetery, Rev. Melvin Reagan and Rev. Mack Milner will be officiating. Memorials in memory of Rebel may be made to Hospice Angels in Pine Bluff, AR. Griffin Funeral Home in Dumas will be in charge of services.


Curtis Lee Jacobs

January 19th, 2013 by

Curtis Lee Jacobs, of Monticello, died January 14th. Born August 13, 1951 in Fountain Hill Arkansas to the late Mr. & Mrs. James & Everline Jacobs, Curtis

pent majority of his working career with Georgia Pacific Corporation in various positions for a career total of 37 years.

Four Brothers and one sister preceded him in death. He leaves to cherish his memories, his loving wife Katie Marie Jacobs; three sons, Fredrick Darnell Jacobs of Memphis TN, Marcus Jacobs and Mario Jacobs of Monticello Arkansas, Nephew/Son Brett Ware (Charmella) of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; three daughters, LaJanice Jacobs of Memphis TN, Shaquetta Hunter (Tim) of Lonoke Arkansas, and Turkessa Hanson of Arlington, TX; three brothers, James D Lambert (Lonzella) & George J Lambert (Elaine) of Portland Oregon, Issac Lambert (Kathleen) of Oxon Hill, MD, Charles Jacobs (Vicky) of Monticello Arkansas; three sisters, Earlene Spears (Adolph) of Portland Oregon, Betty J Martin (Robert) of Johnsville Arkansas, and Ruby J Grandy of Atlanta, GA; fourteen grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Funeral Service will be held January 19th at First Baptist Eastside in Monticello, AR. Services entrusted to Christian Brothers Funeral Home of Monticello.


DC Superintendant Johnston Retiring June 30

January 18th, 2013 by

During the personnel segment of the Drew Central school board meeting, the Board accepted the resignation of Superintendent Mike Johnston.

Mr. Johnston, who has worked in education for 44 years, and served at Drew Central for 32 years, will leave effective July 1.


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