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February 11th, 2021 by Joe Burgess

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Weather Closings

February 11th, 2021 by Joe Burgess

Drew County Courthouse is closing at 10 AM.

Head of the Class will be open, today.

Discovery Children’s Center will be closed Thursday due to the threat of inclement weather.

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Ice Storm Warning for Drew County til Noon, Thursday

February 11th, 2021 by Joe Burgess

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Monticello Schools Going Virtual, Thursday

February 11th, 2021 by Joe Burgess

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Drew Central Going Virtual, Thursday.

February 11th, 2021 by Joe Burgess

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Marquis Martin’s Mom Remembers Him, a Year after His Disappearance – Video

February 10th, 2021 by Joe Burgess

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Sheriff Gober on 1 Year Anniversary of Marquis Martin Murder – Video

February 10th, 2021 by Joe Burgess

This link takes you to the reports that were posted on MonticelloLive.com about the case, and when they were posted.

Shown here are multiple ways anyone with information in this case, or any other case, may contact law-enforcement on the city, county, or state level.

Monticello Police, 870-367-3411,
MPD Tipline, 870-723-LEAD,
Sheriff’s Dept., 870-367-6211,
www.DrewCountySheriff.com/crime-tip,
Arkansas State Police
Troop F, Warren, 870-226-3713
Regional CID, Pine Bluff, 870-850-8630
State CID Office, Little Rock, 501-618-8850

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Remembering Marquis Martin (Click to Enlarge)

February 10th, 2021 by Joe Burgess

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UAM Holds COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics

February 10th, 2021 by UAM News

UAM Vice Chancellor for Advancement Jeff Weaver, Mainline physician Dr. Kerry Pennington, UAM Chancellor Dr. Peggy Doss, City Drug Pharmacist Nikki Hood, Mainline CEO Alan Nichols, and Prescription Pad Pharmacist Brian Smith pause during the COVID-19 vaccination clinics held at UAM

Local healthcare providers distributed 553 COVID-19 vaccines across three University of Arkansas at Monticello campuses in the first week of February. From Monday through Thursday of last week, university employees were able to receive vaccinations facilitated by Mainline Health Systems, City Drug, and the Prescription Pad Pharmacy in Monticello, Crossett and McGehee. Read the rest of this entry »

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Marquis Martin Reported Missing, 1 Year Ago, Today: Case Remains Unsolved

February 9th, 2021 by Joe Burgess

Image from a year ago, showing Marquice Martin missing. His body was recovered one month later.

Image from a year ago, showing Marquis Martin missing. His body was recovered one month later.

Marquis Martin, a 27-year-old Wilmar man, went missing a year ago today. Marquis was an employee of Drew Central Schools, as well as McDonald’s.

Marquis’ remains were located on March 9, north of Wilmar.

The investigation and search for Marquis’ killer(s) has never led to an arrest of a suspect(s).

MLive spoke to Prosecuting Attorney Thomas Deen, who confirmed the he recently spoke to investigators on the case, including discussion of their most recent interviews. Deen wanted to assure the county that the case is still being investigated, although he hasn’t received the official case file.

MLive is planning 2 other interviews, today, in relation to the murder of Marquis Martin.

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