Monticello Police arrested three Walmart employees, Friday, based on evidence that they were involved in the theft of around $5,000 each from the store.
Monticello Live
Monticello's Daily News
Search
BIBLE
CLASSIFIEDS
OBITUARIES
LOCAL WEBSITES
Clearview
Monticello Exxon
Searcy & Associates
State Farm Mark Gray
Delta Memorial Swing Bed_B
Monticello Tire (Goodyear)
Merchant & Planters Agency, INC.
ESA Staffing 2
Monticello Realty
Mr. Bug
Monticello Animal Clinic
Secure Storage 2
Bradley County Medical Center
Head of the Class
Commercial Bank
Chapman Tree Service
Pines Broadcasting Company
ESA Staffing
UAM A
Old Milo Farms Christmas Tree 2025 (Start Nov. 25th)
Avocados
T&A Rentals
One 11 Southern Graphics 1
Cass Martin Realty
Delta Memorial Swing Bed_A
Prescription Pad Pharmacy
Mingo Computer Consulting
Farmer’s Insurance Two
Ray’s
UAM News
UAM Sports
One 11 Southern Graphics 2
Monticello Schools Issue Statement about Illegal Passing of School Buses
January 8th, 2013 by
In an effort to ensure the safety of its students while buses are loading or unloading, the Monticello School District would like to make sure laws regarding passing of school buses are available to area citizens.
We are working with the Monticello Police Department and Drew County Sherriff Department to curb violations. Both departments have assured us of their support. They will be making special efforts to observe violators of this law. Below you will see the School Bus Fleet Magazine report on deaths that occurred 2011 – 2012 due to illegal passing of school buses. Laws as they pertain to a violator or the school bus driver are also listed below.
One of our most troubled areas is Hwy. 425. Oncoming traffic is not required to stop on multilane highways that are divided by a parkway or dividing strip of 20 ft. or more. This does not pertain to any area in Drew County. All oncoming traffic should stop as well as traffic following the bus!
December Details – 2012 Headlines
January 8th, 2013 by
5 Year Old Bitten by Pit Bull
Sex Offender Arrested on Child Rape Charges
Man Charged with Rape & Kidnapping Accepts Plea
Panorama Restaurant Opens
New Library Groundbreaking – Video
No Bond Set for Capital Murder Suspect
UAM Planning Major Changes To On-Campus Residential Living
Humane Society Leader Addresses City Council about Pit Bulls
Judge, Treasurer, & JPs Honored with Plaques on Retirement
Monticello Superintendent to School Board on Security
Monticello School Board & Administrators Discuss School’s Drug Policy
Gillespie & McKiever Honored for City Council Service
10 Year Old Becomes Christmas Example During “Shop with a Cop”
Drew Central Hires LR Lawyer to Fight Discrimination Suit by Former Employee
Quorum Court Declares Position Vacant – Appoints New Circuit Clerk to Serve Current Term
Local Fire Chief / Constable Dies, Following Dec. 22 Accident
No Thank You
January 7th, 2013 by
McDonalds on HWY 425 North is advertising a new product on their front sign.
Apparently, I’m not the only one who needs to use spell-check more often.
November Notes
January 7th, 2013 byBillies to Honor Zach Towers, Injured Star City Player
County Judge Race Ends in Run-Off
Sex Offender on Probation, Pleads Guilty to Another Sex Assault
UAM Professor Responds to Recent Arrest
UAM Chancellor Appointed To NCAA Division II Presidents Council
Update on Sadie Johnson Community Center Construction
“I”m Not Worried About the Cracks” (in the Floor of the Sadie Johnson Center)
MHS Player Signs Letter of Intent to Play for SAU
Attempted Capital Murder & Armed Robbery Charges Lead to 30 Year Prison Sentence for Last of Manhunt Suspects
Sunday Shooting Sends 1 to Hospital, 1 to Jail
Ross Sworn in as New District Judge – Video
Election Results – Robert Akin Wins County Judge Race
Calhoun Named Regional Library Director
4 Mayors Attend Groundbreaking at New Whaley Fire Station
Ashley County Man Receives 2 Life Sentences + 50 Years for Death of Expectant Mother
October Occurances
January 6th, 2013 by
Area Doctor Charged with 53 Counts of Prescription Fraud
“Dancing with the Monticello Stars” – VIDEOs
Millage Passed for Future “State of the Art” Surgery Center at DMH, by 2 to 1 Margin
Panorama Italian Restaurant Applies for Liquor License
$4.3 Million Library Construction Bid Submitted
Car Crash Claims 2 Lives, including UAM Student
SPS, “Wilmar Post Office Will Remain Open” with Reduced Window Hours.
Judicial Charges Dropped Against Harper, when He Agrees to Not Serve as Judge in the Future
State Police to Investigate Driver Jumping from Big-Rig, Causing Fatal Accident
Salvation Army Christmas Bell Ringers Receive Over $12,000 in Donations
January 6th, 2013 by
The Salvatoim Army collected $12,792.76 in donations to their Bell Ringers at Walmart, on weekends between Thanksgiving and Christmas.
They would like to thank everyone for their contributions, and extend their appreciation to the bell ringers for donating their service to th4e community.
Happy Birthday
January 6th, 2013 by
Dakota Barbee is celebrating his seventh birthday today.
He is the son of Mark & Martha Barbee of Monticello, AR. He is the Grandson of Bobby Barbee of Monticello, AR. and the late Peggy Barbee of Jonesboro, AR. He is also the Grandson of David & Mae Dale Jones of Harrisburg, AR. He is the nephew of Bryan & Terry Goodwin Jones of Jonesboro, AR.
September Stories – 2012 Headlines
January 5th, 2013 by
Local Doctor Changing Medical Clinics
“America’s Most Wanted” Arrested in Monticello
UAM Professor Arrested on Indecent Exposure Charge
City’s Trash Transporter Files Bankruptcy
Regional Library Director’s Death Being Investigated as Murder / Suicide
DTF Arrests Local Woman for “Large Drug Fraud Conspiracy”
Emergency / Weather Warning System with 30 Sirens Becoming a Reality
Drew County Circuit Clerk on Leave, Pending Audit & Criminal Investigation
Judicial Commission Files Formal Charges against Ken Harper
Drugs Seized In Route to Monticello
Armed Robbery at Economy Inn
Yeiser Named UAM Provost and Vice Chancellor
TV’s Cliff Clavan Visits Monticello on Political Tour
DMH Earns 3rd Governor’s Quality Award
Former Monticello Resident Pleads Guilty to DWI Death
Happy Birthday
January 5th, 2013 by
Avery Jayne Barnes turns eight years old on January 5th. She is a 2nd grader in Mrs. Mann’s class at Monticello Elementary School. She is also a 6th year student at Monticello Dance Academy where she is under the instruction of Allison Neill and Toni Harris.
She is the daughter of Julie Barnes of Monticello and Jason Barnes of Star City. She is the granddaughter of Jimmy and Sandy Holt of Fordyce, Randy and Wendy Barnes of McGehee, and Steve and Tammy Sullivan of Monticello. She is the great-granddaughter of Elizabeth Barnes of McGehee and Steve and Penny James of Monticello.
2012, The Year in Headlines
January 4th, 2013 by
MonticelloLive has looked back at the full year of 2012, and listed the headlines of stories that made the year what it was.
Some are good; some are sad; and some we can only wonder about.
Just click on the headlines to go to the original story behind it, as we take a short trip back to 2012 Memory LANE.
July Jottings – 2012 Headlines
January 4th, 2013 by
City ISO Rating Improves
75 Acre Fire near Lacey and The Valley
“Chris Was Stabbing Him, & I Was Pushing Him Out of the Truck” – 2 of 3 Saline County Youths Plead Guilty
Angry Parent, that Crashed School Bus in Teachers Car, Gets 2 Years Sentence
Death Penalty Possible in Capital Murder Case of Infant
Convention Center Funding Leads to Discussion of Extending Library Tax
Principal Kenny Pennington Leaving MHS after 13 Years
Monticello Man Pleads Guilty to Child Sex Crime
Trapped Teenagers Inside of Railroad Chip Car, Rescued at Midnight
Commercial Burglar, with Medical Marijuana & Pills, Doesn’t Remember Crime or Arrest
Quorum Court Approves Status Change of Hospital & Vote on Millage Continuation
DC Red Brick Building Demolition Update
Armed Robbery Suspect Was Parolee from Texas for Murder & Multiple Robberies
Detroit Lions’ Corey Williams Local DWI Charge “Taken Under Advisement” (still under advisement, new judge to decide outcome)
State Trooper Accepts Marraige Proposal from “Traffic Stop” Driver
Mom Pleads Guilty, Will Testify in Husband’s Death Penalty Trial
These 3 Stories, All Same Night
Ashley County Deputy Sheriff’s Abductor Arrested, Deputy Released, at Circle N
13 Gunshots Fired at Local Apt. Complex
Stolen Truck Recovered (with Suspects), 30 Minutes after Theft
Coleman Dairy Opens Facility in Monticello
Level 4 Sex Offender Sentenced to Prison (Again) for Child Sex Crimes
4 Marlins Competing in Junior Olympics
Egg Truck Likely Cause of 80 Acre Forest Fire
Happy Birthday
January 4th, 2013 by
Jordan Smith is celebrating her 13th birthday today!
Jordan is a 7th grade student at MMS & is the daughter of Mike & Shelley Smith.
She has one sister; Karsyn Smith.
Happy Birthday Jordan!
Single Car Crash Victim Air Evac-ed to PB
January 3rd, 2013 by
Around 9:30, Thursday morning, the driver of a northbound Toyota Camry was traveling from Ashley County toward Monticello, near HWY 172, when he lost control of his vehicle.
The Toyota crossed into the west ditch and slammed into a driveway culvert, before becoming airborne.
The driver was transported by SEEMS to the DMH helipad, where he was transferred to Air Evac, to med-flight to Pine Bluff’s JRMC.
April Accounts – 2012 Headlines
January 3rd, 2013 by
Pedestrian Struck by Vehicle at Walmart Stop-Light
Dancy Sentence Reduced by 8 Years, Still to Serve 28 Year Sentence
State Supreme Court Denies Convicted Murderer’s Petition from 2000 Mudrer Case
Sadie Johnson Community Center Site Being Cleared for Construction
The Great Monticello Egg-Drop, Pics & Videos
Spring Shindig on the Square – Gospel Videos with Haley Creek Boys, & The Martins
One Monticello Life – BrookLynn White, Setting an Easter Example with Good Deeds
UAM Provost David Ray Retiring
Fair Board & University Agree on 25 Year Lease Agreement
Man Injured in Moped – Truck Collision
Joint Committee on State Retirement Programs Meeting at UAM
Local Woman Wins National Award
Repeat Sex Offender with Child Victims Gets $200,000 Bond
JACKSON THROWS NO-HITTER, GETS TWO WINS ON DAY
DMH Old Patient Wing Razed, to Clear Area for Future Surgery Center
Drew Central Board Discusses Fiscal Distress Action Plan
MHS’s Kim Wilson, Arkansas’s Teacher of the Year, Visits Washington D.C.
May Milestones – 2012 Headlines
January 3rd, 2013 byCity Council Votes to Accept Bids for Fire Station & Move Funds for Sadie Johnson Center
Rape Charges Filed Against Local Man
City Accepts Bid for Automated Trash Truck
One Monticello Life – Thad, Nikki, & Colton Mitchell – 2012 Drew County Farm Family of the Year
“Worst City Council Meeting Ever” – 4th Most Watched ML Video Ever
Drew Central Student Nominated To Attend Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership Congress In Chicago
Reginald Glover Is UAM’s 50th Distinguished Alumnus
Drew County Attempted Murder Suspect Stabs 3 Corrections Officers, Near Batesville
Drew County Native to Donate Book Proceeds to Local Museum
Color Guard at Monticello Airport for Fallen Soldier
Downtown Festival Considered for November
Armed Suspect Fleeing from Police Killed in Car Crash
UAM’s First Three-Time Softball All-American
Bond Set for 7 Drug Sweep Suspects
Water Rates Rise, While $690,100 is Transferred from Water Fund for Other Uses.
Election Summary
“Brain-washed Socialist Cowards” Jury Sentences “Pot Growing Idiot” to Maximum Sentences on Drug Charges
$300,000 Bond Set for Employee that Set Fred’s Dermott Fire
Drew County “Most Wanted” Arrested in Florida
Lake Monticello Jet-Ski Rescue
More Info Released on Fatal Car Crash on HWY 278
Shotgun Robbery at Victim’s Home Reported to MPD
Attempted Captial Murder Youth Trio Appear in Court – 1 Mental Evaluation – 1 Bond Reduction Request
Child Drowning in Lake Monticello
Happy Birthday
January 3rd, 2013 by
Bailey Nicole Chapman is celebrating her 6th birthday.
She is the daughter of Jason and Amy Chapman of Monticello and little sister of Jacob Chapman.
January Journal – 2012 Headlines
January 3rd, 2013 by
DCHS Principal Steve Noble Arrested from Dec. 2011
City Council Votes to Build New Fire Station at W.C. Whaley Property from Dec. 2011
“She only eats at school.”
Rottweiler Attacks Walking Woman
8 Year Old Requests Dog Food for Birthday Present, Donates to Local Animal Shelter
USPS Answers Questions About Proposed UAM Post Office Closing – VIDEO
Drew Central Terminates Former Principal Noble, following Sex Crimes Arrest
State Supreme Court Overturns Drew County Verdict
MPD Chief Explains Arrest Warrant & Old Fine Issues to City Council
Lampkin Will Not Seek Re-Election as Drew County Judge – Video
Waste Disposal Service Likely to be “Thrown Out” by City & County
Monticello Sex Offender’s Appeal Denied by State Court
Man Arrested for Beating 82 Year Old Victim
One Monticello Life – Taco Bell’s Friendly Face & Voice – Keba Brown
February Flashbacks – 2012 Headlines
January 3rd, 2013 by
Presidential Candidate to Visits Monticello
MHS’s Brunson, Thornton Sign Letters to Play College Football
Nix Found Guilty of Second Degree Murder- Sentenced to 45 Years
Update Gllespie Not Seeking Re-election to City Council
City to Advertise for Bids on Composting Equipment
City Moving Forward with Automated Trash Truck & Residential “Dumpsters”
“Outhouse” Added at City Hall
Mad Cow Attacks Man & Vehicle
After 20 Years of Service, Dunlap Not Seeking JP Re-election
Bear Removing Deer from Road Side – Video – Over 7,100 Views
March Memories – 2012 Headlines
January 3rd, 2013 by
After 30 Years, Potter Not Running for Re-election to JP Spot
Multi Agency Investigation Leads to 170+ Pills & $50,000 Bond
Local Man Arrested on Rape Charges
Investigator’s Report on Mom & Step-dad’s Capital Murder Case of Infant
Fertilize Truck Overturns on Florence Road
Atwoods Ranch & Home Opens
Winchester Man Dies in Home Fire
“Not Guilty” Plea Entered by Local Man Charged with 1st Degree Murder of Infant Son
Wilmar Man Arrested for 
Murder & Rape in Oakland. Cal.
$100,000 Bond for Felon Fighting at Fairgrounds & Fighting with Deputies
Bathrooms, Doors, & Front Steps at MEDC / Court Building – Topic of City / County / Court Meeting
Parks Commission Disbanded, Re-instated as Parks Committee
Drew Central’s Fawcett Leaving for Superintendent Post in Paris
“Mulligan on the 9th Hole”
Mississippi Man Arrested for Sexual Indecency with 14 Year Old
Afternoon Winds Blow Over Softball Bleachers & Outfield Fence
Accidental Shooting Causes Death of Jefferson County Man, Visiting Drew County
Local Fire Chief / Constable Dies, Following Dec. 22 Accident
January 2nd, 2013 by
David Bawcom, age 38 of the Greenhill community passed away January 1.
Quorum Court Declares Position Vacant – Appoints New Circuit Clerk to Serve Current Term
January 2nd, 2013 by
The Drew County Quorum Court was sworn in New Years Day morning, and held a called business meeting immediately afterward.
Elected Officials Sworn into Local Offices
January 2nd, 2013 bySwearing In Ceremony Photos
January 2nd, 2013 by-
- Judge Robert Akin’s opening comments
-
- Judge Robert Akin being sworn in by Circuit Judge Bynum Gibson
-
- Sheriff Mark Gober
-
- County Clerk Lyna Gulledge
-
- Assessor Beth Davis
-
- Treasurer Charles Searcy
-
- Collector Toyna Loveless
-
- Quorum Court Justices of the Peace
-
- Monticello City Council
-
- Wilmar Aldermen
-
- Karen Robertson – Tillar
-
- Winchester Officials
-
- Constables
-
- Circuit Clerk Sandra Erlanson
Jessie Mae Boyd Everett
January 2nd, 2013 byJessie Mae Boyd Everett
December 11, 1948 – December 31, 2012
Jessie was born to Ruthie Mae Boyd and the late Jessie Leon Boyd. She was born and raised in the Strangers Rest/Plantersville Community by her grandparents, the late Mr. and Mrs. Julian and Hazel Gragg.
Jessie was preceded in death by her father, Jessie L Boyd, grandparents, Julian and Hazel Gragg, her step-father, G.W. (Donnie) Vincent. One brother, David Vincent and one aunt, on her mother’s side, Priscilla Watson.
She leaves to cherish her memory: her mother, Ruthie M. Boyd; children, Rosalind Everett (Chester) Hampton and Reginald (Tamara) Everett; two grand-kids: Christopher Everett Goodman Sr. and Aiden A Everett; three great-grand kids: Toriona Goodman, Christopher Goodman Jr. and Anaria Goodman; Five sisters: Barbara (Willie) Wilbanks, Katherine (Scott) Wynn, Phyllis Vincent, Jennifer Vincent, Rita (Major) Miller; Four brothers: Lonnie (Shirley) Vincent, Gregory Vincent, Bryan Vincent and Michael Vincent; one aunt on her mothers side: Agnes (Ira) Lewis; and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins.
Viewing will be Monday, January 7, 2013 from 4-6 p.m. at Christian Brothers Funeral home. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, January 8, 2013 at 11 a.m. at Mount Pleasant AME Church, Campground, Monticello.
Services entrusted by:
Christian Brothers Funeral Home
738 E Oakland
Monticello, AR 71655
Phone: (870) 367-6441
Lee Anner Bealer
January 2nd, 2013 byLee Anner Bealer, age 66, of Monticello, AR departed this life on Saturday, December 29, 2012 at the Arkansas Hospice Center in Little Rock, AR. She was born on March 20, 1946 in Thebes, AR. She was an excellent aunt, sister, cousin, and friend.
She was preceded in death by her parents, James Bealer Sr. and Mary Bealer; one sister, Virginia Bealer; and by one foster daughter Lanesia Davis.
Lee is survived by one brother, James Bealer, Jr. (Geraldine) of Monticello and one sister, Pearlene Bealer of Monticello, and one foster brother Collie Anderson (Carolyn) of Monticello, many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Although Lee never had any biological kids of her own she helped to raise many. These include foster son, Myron Davis. Nieces, Nephews and Cousins: Roger Sr., Alphonso, Karen, Antionette, Wanda, Yvonne, Mark, Cherie, Andrea, and LaRhonda. Great nieces and nephews: Kristie, Barry “Tank”, Donzamion, Latrina, Zelda, Quanta, Shadonna, Teandra, Devonta, Denarius, Bambi, Roger Jr., Brandon, Quintella, Quarhonda “Pooh”, Quashondra “Suga Foot”, Deshondra, and Lauren “Punkin”.
Services will be held at the First Baptist Church, 546 North Bailey Street, in Monticello, AR on Saturday January 5, 2013 at 11 am with Reverand Henry F. Richardson officiating. Services entrusted to Christian Brothers Funeral Home of Monticello,AR.
Circuit Clerk Decides Not to be Sworn In – Quorum Court Expected to Declare Position “Vacant”
January 1st, 2013 by
Pat Scifres Montgomery, Drew County, Circuit Clerk who took a leave of absence after an audit led to charges being filed against her, has decided not to be sworn in, this morning.
In a Quorum Court meeting, following the ceremony, the county board is expected to declare the position “vacant.”
News Doesn’t Stop for the Holidays…….
December 31st, 2012 by
Since news doesn’t stop for the holiday season, MonticelloLive will be covering any local news that developes during the holiday season. No meetings are planned, but you never know when something “newsworthy” will take place.
Keep checking MLive to know what’s going on in Drew County; we’ll watch the news; so you can watch football and the family.
SEARK Judges – Changes in Southeast Arkansas as New Year Begins
December 30th, 2012 by
MLive took this photo of 5 southeast Arkansas County Judges, at a library meeting, earlier this year.
Shown here areLincoln County Judge Charles Capps, Drew County Judge Damon Lampkin, Desha County Judge Mark McElroy, Bradley County Judge Keith Neely and Chicot County Judge Mack Ball.
Capps, Lampkin, and Emory Austin (of Ashley Co.) are retiring. McElroy and Mike Holcomb (of Jefferson Co.) were elected to serve in the legislature. Neely and Ball were re-elected as Judges.
Burning Leaves
December 30th, 2012 by
Burning leaves. Some folks hate it; many folks do it.
This photo shows one of the larger “leaf piles” that we’ve seen in a while, on Oakland St.
If you burn leaves, please monitor the fire, and keep a water hose close at hand.
60 Windmills Traveling through Monticello, 9 Oversize Loads Each
December 30th, 2012 by
Local Judge Appointed to State Panel
December 28th, 2012 by10th Jjudicial District Circuit Judge Kenny Johnson has been appointed to the Arkansas Supreme Court’s child support committee for a four-year term.
The committee issues recommendations to the court regarding child support issues in the state.
Drew Central Hires LR Lawyer to Fight Discrimination Suit by Former Employee
December 28th, 2012 byThe Drew Central School Board held a special meeting Friday, to hire an attorney to represent them in a complaint filed with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission by a former employee.
The employee, who was released last year as part of the district’s fiscal distress process, charges the district dismissed him because of his race, age and as a form of retaliation.
Happy (Late) Birthday
December 28th, 2012 by
Happy 4th Birthday, Rylie Cate.
Love Nonna and Papow.
SEEMS
UAM Trotter House A
AM Rental & Sales
A.J. Huffman Graphic Design
Frazer’s Funeral Home
South Arkansas Business Solutions
Cricket Wireless Monticello Arkansas
Depaul Community Health Centers
Searcy & Associates 2
Citizen’s Bank 1
BCMC Family Care Clinic 1
AGUp Equipment
Malco Theater 1
Farm Bureau
Union Bank 2
O’Fallon Vet
Burgess Process Service
BCMC Family Care Clinic 2
Advertise With Monticello Live
UAM Trotter House B
Quality Plus Dry Cleaners
Malco Theater 2
Union Bank 1
La Terraza
Mullis Insurance
UAM B
Farmer’s Insurance One
Small Bites Pediatric Dentist
Citizen’s Bank 2
Bone’s Auto Parts
