Monticello Live

Tonight, at 7 pm, the Drew County Quorum Court will again be faced with making an $18 million decision.

A very similar set of questions facd the JPs last week, but their decision was “no decision.”

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Former UAM Chencellor Jack Lassiter updated the group on the status of the proposed convention center.

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The event was held at the UAM Library, and was sponsored by the Chamber of Comerce.

As whatever is going to happen, Saturday draws near,  local residents are agreeing that it doesn’t belong in Drew County, and not taking sides about who is right.

In an earlier “summary” of a potential out-of-town group meeting, MLive did not use their accepted name or initials.  Again, this report will not do so, in order to “Google proof” the article.

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The Arkansas Highway & Transportation Dept. held a public meeting, last week at Drew Centraal, which was attended by dozens of local residents.

Design engineer David Baker gave MLive a “virtual tour” of the proposed bypass, using the map drawings on display.

The video shows all road intersections, bridge crossings, and an overpass, which will evantually be added at Old Warren Road.

A public meeting was held at the Courthouse, Monday night, where a group of approximately 20 local residents were asked what Drew County needed for the future. The overwhelming answer was jobs.

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New Year’s Eve included a special event at the Drew County Courthouse, as 3 staff members were recognized on their retirement from public service.

Juanda Craig, Ethel Martin, and Sandra Erlanson retired at the end of the calendar year, and were honored with a cake, plaques, and the well wishes of many county residents.