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July 2nd, 2024 by Joe Burgess

City Trash Truck Down – 11 am

July 1st, 2024 by Joe Burgess

The city of Monticello’s trash truck is down, so trash will be slower today and since it will be by hand, only bagged trash will be collected and the cart may not be completely emptied.

We apologize for the inconvenience.

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Chip Truck Overturns at Tillar Turnoff, Friday

July 1st, 2024 by Joe Burgess

Around 10:30 AM, Friday, Monticello firefighters, along with OEM and Drew County deputies were notified of a chip truck rollover at the Tillar turnoff, Highway 277/278.

Two patients were transported to the hospital, from the single vehicle accident, which took approximately four hours to clean up the crash site.

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Saturday Rollover South of Patriot

July 1st, 2024 by Joe Burgess

Minutes before 9 AM, the driver of a Chevrolet Z 71 was northbound on Highway 425 south, south of Patriot truckstop, when he lost control of his vehicle and veered off the right shoulder.

The truck struck a driveway, became airborne, and flipped, into the northbound ditch, coming to rest upside down.

MPD, DCSO, ASP, OEM, fire & rescue, and SEEMS responded to the crash scene.

The driver was transported to Baptist Health, Drew County.

Reggie’s Wrecker removed the Chevy.

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Instant Rebate On Select Intimidator Side By Side

July 1st, 2024 by Submitted

Intimidator June 2024 copy

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Area Murderer Sentenced to Life in Prison

July 1st, 2024 by Joe Burgess

On July 15, 2023, law enforcement officers from the Desha County Sheriff’s Department, the Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism, and the Arkansas State Police responded to a 911 call where the body of 57-year-old James Petty was found in the middle of Delta Queen Rd. in Arkansas City. The investigation led to the arrest of Christopher McDaniels, the grandson of Mr. Petty’s wife. Read the rest of this entry »

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Ryburn Motor Company

July 1st, 2024 by Joe Burgess

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Beat The Heat With J&L Heating & Air

July 1st, 2024 by Submitted

J&L Summer 2024_B

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Thank You Note

July 1st, 2024 by Joe Burgess

The family of Sheldon “JB” Thompson is overwhelmed with gratitude at the kindness, generosity (food, flowers, money, cards, etc.) and most of all your prayers for “JB” and our family.

Thank you for everything, especially, for taking time out if your busy schedules to celebrate him. Thank you so so much. May God continue to richly bless you!

Mrs. Earlene Herron and Family.

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Upon their arrival they were told by a resident that individuals entered their home with guns. The individuals were gone upon officers’ arrival. Read the rest of this entry »

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