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Murder Trial Underway

July 26th, 2016 by iPhone

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Water Outage near Post Office

July 26th, 2016 by iPhone

There is currently a water main leak and service outage near the Post Office.

Affected areas include Circle Acres, and other homes/businesses near 425 & 35 North.

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Clothing Sale, 30% Off All Apparel At Outfitters RX

July 26th, 2016 by Submitted

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Armed Robbery at Sonic

July 26th, 2016 by iPhone

Sonic, located on 425 N. was robbed at gun-point, Saturday night.

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20 Year Old Pedestrian Killed in Accident

July 26th, 2016 by iPhone

A 20 year old Drew County man died from injuries he sustained when he was struck by vehicle on Highway 138 East, Monday morning. Read the rest of this entry »

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State Rep. Sheilla Lampkin Dies, Saturday Night, Graveside Service, Today

July 25th, 2016 by Joe Burgess

Sheilla Lampkin was recognized as 2007 Drew County Woman of the Year, observed byher husband, Judge Damon Lampkin, UAM’s Jack Lassiter & Gov. Mike Beebe.

Sheilla Lampkin, the District 9 State Representative and wife of long-time Drew County Judge Damon Lampkin, died, late Saturday night, in a hospital in Little Rock.
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5K Glow Run for Robin Hood – Videos

July 25th, 2016 by iPhone

Glowing balloons released in Robin’s memory.

Glow run participants.

Circle of Prayer.

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C. B. King Child Care Centers Accepting Career Applications

July 25th, 2016 by iPhone

C. B. King Child Care Centers are accepting applications for a sub pool from which full-time licensed, certified special education teachers; part-time and full-time classroom teacher aids; bus drivers and bus attendants may be chosen.

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Democrats Hold Local Rally

July 22nd, 2016 by Joe Burgess

The local Democratic Party held a rally, Tuesday, at the VFW Hut.

Speakers included Dorothy Hall, candidate for State Rep. District 10, Sheriff Mark Gover, and Democratic nominee for US Senator, Conner Eldridge.

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“Our Heroes” – FBC VBS

July 22nd, 2016 by Joe Burgess

Preschoolers from FBC’s Vacation Bible School last week gave thanks and Hero Hugs to Officer Casey Pippin and the Monticello Police for all they do to keep us safe.

Firefighter Michael Barnett gets loved on for the wonderful work of the Monticello Fire Department in protecting our community!

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Local Attorney Appointed

July 22nd, 2016 by iPhone

Katelyn Burch Busby, of the Hashem Law Firm has been appointed to the Lawyers Assisting Military Personnel Committee of the Arkansas Bar Association.

The Arkansas Bar Association is a voluntary, statewide Association with more than 5,000 attorney members.

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Current 911 System Must Be Replaced by 2017 – Video

July 22nd, 2016 by Joe Burgess

Due to govermental regulations, our current 911 system must be repoaced by the end of the year.
Currently 95% of 911 calls are placed by cell phones.
The estimated cost will be around $213,000.

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Binns Appointed to State Towing/Recovery Board

July 22nd, 2016 by Joe Burgess

Reggie Binns, of Reggie’s Towing & Recovery has been appointed to
the Arkansas Towing & Recovery Board by Gov. Asa Hutchinson.

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Restaurant Delivery Available from We Go Shop

July 22nd, 2016 by iPhone

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Rain, Here & Yonder

July 21st, 2016 by iPhone

This photo was taken as the rainstorm approached Monticello from Highway 278 West.

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Sheilla Lampkin’s Letter & Announcement of Withdrawal

July 21st, 2016 by iPhone

District 9 State Representative Sheilla Lampkin announced Tuesday she plans to withdraw from her current bid for re-election to the 2017-2018 term, citing health issues as the reason for her departure from the race.