Monticello Live

Each year the Monticello Economic Development Commission in conjunction with the Monticello-Drew County Chamber of Commerce recognizes various individuals for their accomplishments. Among those honorees, are Teachers of the Year from each school district in the county. This year Drew Central’s Teacher of the Year hails from the high school.
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A 2 vehicle collision at the intersection of HWY 425 and Ladelle road closed both lanes of traffic, at 7:45 Thursday morning.

A southbound Chevy Trailblazer and a northbound Toyota Camry collided head-on, with the Camry reportedly catching fire after the collision.

Monticello Fire & Rescue, Lacey-Ladelle fire department, Arkansas State Police, Drew County Sheriffs deputies, and Drew County OEM responded to the scene.

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If your pipes have frozen and burst causing water damage in your home or business, call Carpet Medics Restoration Svcs. at 367-1911.

A Monticello man was stabbed multiple times, and assaulted with many different household “weapons” Friday night (including a beer can, a boot, and a space heater,) after he tried to separate the suspect and the girlfriend that he as allegedly fighting with.

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Recent Monticello Police Department reports include 2 residential burglaries, since New Year’s Eve.

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2 duck hunters and their retriever dog survived their boat overturning at 6:30 Tuesday morning, in the 10° chilling waters of Tillar Break, near HWY 278 East.

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Happy 18th Birthday!

We are so proud of the wonderful young man you have become!

Love, Mom and Randy.

Just before 7:30 Tuesday morning, 2 school buses collided at the intersection of HWYs 35 and 425, north of Monticello.

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A MLive reader noticed the new driving instructions painted on the City Square.

The sign says “Left lane must turn left,” but the arrow points right.

“Parking only” seems to be allowed on the left, even though parking places are on the right.

We’ll probably be covering wrecks on the square, today.

With the new year, came new security policies at the county courthouse.The north and south doors are now locked during the day.

Dakota Barbee will be celebrating his 8th birthday on Monday January 6th. He is the son of Mark & Martha Barbee of Monticello, AR.

He is the grandson of Bobby Barbee of Monticello, AR. & the late Peggy Barbee of Jonesboro, AR. & David & Mae Dale Jones of Harrisburg, AR. He is the nephew of Bryan & Terry Jones of Jonesboro. AR.

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Around 7:40, Friday morning, the driver of this Chevy pick up was killed when it collided with the rear tandems of a log truck, 8 miles east on Midway Road.

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According to the Arkansas State Police, it’s 6:41 PM Friday, a southeast Arkansas man was struck by multiple vehicles on HWY 65 at McMillan Corner in Chicot County.

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Stray dog found on 425 close to Ellis and Son body shop. He is very sweet.

Needs his owner or a good home with enough land where he can hunt.

For information call Morgan at 820-2556.

Numerous Drew County Deputies responded to the false 911 call, reporting a man with a shotgun at the River Bar & Restaurant.

Happy New Year from the staff and management team at Ryburn Automotive Superstore.

As we move into the new year, we also want to express our appreciation to our customres, and say “thank you” for your  business. 

Happy New Year from Ryburn Motor Company

An FOI by MLive for the results of the recent Monticello city audit show $6,325 missing from water and sewer funds, to the benefit of a former employee.

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