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MLive Judge Candidate Interviews

November 2nd, 2012 by

Today, MonticelloLive will be running “Meet the Candidates” articles with the County Judge Candidates.

Learn more about the men that are seeking the office of Drew County Judge, and then VOTE?

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DC Students Earn All-Region Choir Recognition

November 2nd, 2012 by

Several Drew Central students recently made the Southeast Junior and Senior All Region Choirs. DCHS students are Jessica Wishard and Caleb Eubanks, 1st chair; Michael Carpenter, 4th chair; Katie Taylor and Hunter Neptun, 7th chair; Kyle Kamminicki, 9th chair, Samantha Jo Chapman, 17th chair; Jazmine Rivera, 20th chair; Bianca Rochelle, 2nd alternate. They will be participating in the senior high choir.

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Festival Planning Group Seeking Suggestions

November 2nd, 2012 by

A local focus group is seeking ideas and volunteers to organize an annual Festival to be held on the 4th Saturday of October.

If you would you like to volunteer and help plan this festival or if you have any ideas for themes, events, or contests please send an email to monticellofestivalideas@yahoo.com.

Please submitted suggestions by November 2.

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Cool Costume Photos

November 1st, 2012 by

: Lindsey Watson as Ms. Kay from Duck Dynasty

: Andy & Angela Case as Bobby Petrino & Sraff Member

: Duck Dynasty at Pauline Baptist Fall Fest

: Reinhart Family Healthcare Staff

: Kaiden, Gunner and Kenlee Forrest

: Crayton & Parker Harris & Tanner Watson

: South Arkansas Rehabilitation

: South Arkansas Rehabilitation

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MFD Responds to Fires, Wrecks

November 1st, 2012 by

The Monticello Fire Dept. was called to this mobile home fire, Sunday afternoon, around 2 pm.

The cause of the fire on Florence Road is undetermined. The residents were not home at the time of the fire.

MFD also responded to a home fire at Cottonwood Lane and HWY 35, near Lake Monticello, around 7 pm, Tuesday.

The rescue team also spent several hours on the scene of Monday’s fatal crash at Wilmar, along with their routine duties.

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Head of the Class “Say Boo to Breast Cancer” Mini-March II – VIDEO

November 1st, 2012 by

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Log Truck Wreck on HWY 277, Selma to Tillar

October 31st, 2012 by

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Traffic Stop Leads to Drug Bust

October 31st, 2012 by

According to Drew County Sheriff Mark Gober, Saturday, Deputy James Slaughter was attempting to conduct a traffic stop on a vehicle for crossing the fog line and driving left of center.

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State Police to Investigate Driver Jumping from Big-Rig, Causing Fatal Accident

October 31st, 2012 by

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And the Winner is………

October 31st, 2012 by

Larry Allen of Monticello was the drawing winner for a Remington model 770 Youthmaster 243 rifle.

The drawing was held as a part of the Robin Hood for Judge Campaign.

Political ad paid for by Robin Hood for Drew County Judge.

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Happy Birthday

October 31st, 2012 by

Happy 5th Birthday Kamiah Powell

From Mom & Dad

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Local Couple Arrested on Drug Charges

October 29th, 2012 by

According to Sheriff Mark Gober, authorities with the Drew County Sheriff’s Department, Monticello Police Department, and Drug Task Force executed a search warrant on Thursday, October 25th, at a residence at Oak View Apartments on West Jackson Street.

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Possum Valley Fun Day Possum Races – Videos

October 29th, 2012 by

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Drew Central Homecoming Ceremonies – Video

October 29th, 2012 by

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Thank You Note from the Brian Savage Family

October 29th, 2012 by

Words do not adequately express the love shown to our family during the loss of our Brian. We deeply appreciate everything. Brian was a special loving man and will be missed greatly. Please continue to pray for our family.

The family of Brian Savage

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Judicial Charges Dropped Against Harper, when He Agrees to Not Serve as Judge in the Future

October 26th, 2012 by

The Arkansas Judicial Discipline and Disability Commission has dropped it’s pending charges against former Drew County District Judge Ken Harper, after Harper, who recently resigned as District Judge, also resigned from his upcoming term, and promised never to serve in the Arkansas judiciary in the future.

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Re-allocation of Funds for Parks Projects

October 25th, 2012 by

Re-allocation of Funds to Park Projects from MonticelloLive on Vimeo.

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Parks Report

October 25th, 2012 by

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MEDC Report

October 25th, 2012 by

MEDC Report from MonticelloLive on Vimeo.

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MPD & Court Report

October 25th, 2012 by

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MHS Forensics Team Earn First Place Sweepstakes Award

October 24th, 2012 by

The MHS forensics team earned a First Place Sweepstakes Award at their first tournament of the year which was held at Little Rock Central. Seven powerful performers brought home the awards: Rebecca Stephenson earned 1st place in Dramatic Interpretation, 1st place in Prose Interpretation, and 2nd place in Poetry Interp.

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Employment Opportunity – Education

October 24th, 2012 by

Wanted: Part-time para-professional to work in a kindergarten classroom ½ day
Qualifications: High School diploma; Highly qualified – 60 hours of college credit or passing score on the Para-Professional assessment
Availability: Immediately
Salary: Salary schedule – based on years experience and education level
Benefits: None
Applications available at Drew Central elementary office.
Equal Opportunity Employer.

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3 Missing Crossett Students Located Safe

October 24th, 2012 by

Crossett Police Dept. has confirmed that the search for 3 Crossett youths has come to a safe conclusion, late Tuesday morning following their disappearance, Monday.

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County Judge Candidates Answer Media Questions

October 23rd, 2012 by

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Candidate’s Statements at Forum

October 23rd, 2012 by

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Happy Birthday, Cowboy Bob

October 23rd, 2012 by

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Drew County 4-H Poultry Club Excells at State Fair Poultry Show

October 22nd, 2012 by

Drew County 4-H Poultry Club was well represented at the Arkansas State Fair Poultry show this weekend. The first 3 places in Junior Showmanship Competition went to Drew County students. Pictured are (l to r) Sunni Deb Weaver, 3rd place, Ethan Graves, 2nd place and Bree-anne Lanthrip, 1st place.

Ethan’s Black Modern Game pullet was chosen to win Reserve Champion Modern.

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Local Dancers Win State Fair Competition

October 22nd, 2012 by

Students from Monticello Dance Academy competed in the Arkansas State Fair Youth Talent Show Finals on Saturday night, October 20th. The tap dance group “It Don’t Matter” consisting of Charlee Carter, Mary Beth Wigley, Emmalee Satterlee, Alex Jones, Ashlen McRae, and Bliss Jaggers won the dance group division Thursday night at the semi-finals and advanced to Saturday night’s finals. At the finals they won the dance group division and $500.

Charlee Carter also competed at the semi-finals on Thursday night with her tap routine to “Pencil Full of Lead” and advanced to the finals. She won the dance solo division at the finals as well as $500.

These girls are under the instruction of Allison Neill and are in their 7th, 8th, and/or 9th year of dance at MDA.

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Political Forum for County Judge Candidates, Tonight at Revival Center

October 22nd, 2012 by

The Leadership Council of Ward 1 are hosting a Candidates Forum, featuring Candidates For Drew County Judge, tonight, Monday, October 22nd, at 6 pm at Revival Center’s Alpha Brooks Fellowship Hall, 311 South Pine St.

Candidates Jesse Griffin, Robert Akin and Robin Hood all plan to attend.

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Employment Opportunities – Drew Memorial Hospital

October 22nd, 2012 by

Drew Memorial is seeking applicants for the following positions:

Nursing – RN, LPN, Pool and Fulltime

Part time Ultrasound Tech

Quality Department Executive Assistant

Applications & Information available online

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Monticello School District ANNUAL REPORT TO THE PUBLIC, Tuesday

October 22nd, 2012 by

The Monticello School District will report its progress in completion of compliance with the Standards for Accreditation of Arkansas Public Schools at the public meeting on Tuesday, October 23rd at 7:00 p.m. in the Monticello Middle School Auditorium. All parents and the community are invited and encouraged to attend.

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