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Car Crash On Gaines St.

July 10th, 2016 by iPhone

Around 1 PM, Sunday afternoon, the driver of this Ford Crown Victoria lost control of the vehicle as it was traveling west on W. Gaines St.

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UNITED WAY ANNOUNCES 2016-17 COMMUNITY INVESTMENTS

July 9th, 2016 by iPhone

United Way in Drew County has named the community programs that will receive grant dollars in the 2016-17 funding cycle. United Way will award a total of $12,000.00 to help support programs and projects of local nonprofit organizations specific to Drew County.
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Now Open, Ice Cold Ice, on 278 West by Custom Audio/Video

July 9th, 2016 by Joe Burgess

Remember, ICE COLD ICE is conveniently located on HWY 278 West, by Custom Audio & Video.

ICE COLD ICE is locally owned and operated, and accepts debit & credit cards.

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Happy Birthday, Chase

July 7th, 2016 by iPhone

Happy birthday, Chase Bray

We love you!!

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Memories From The Musuem

July 7th, 2016 by Sheilla Lampkin

Drew County’s Discalced Carmelite Monastery and the Man Who Built It (Part One)

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“What Happens in Vegas,” on our new Trash Truck

July 7th, 2016 by iPhone

The city of Monticello received its new, leased garbage collection truck, Wednesday.

The mayor told us, “Since we needed a truck soon, they sent us one that was at a show in Las Vegas. They will be around in a few days to take the graphic off.”

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MEDC Report – Video

July 7th, 2016 by Joe Burgess

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SNAP Program for Housing – Video

July 7th, 2016 by Joe Burgess

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City Report to MEDC – Video

July 7th, 2016 by Joe Burgess

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99th Birthday!!!

July 6th, 2016 by iPhone

Dorothy Davis turns 99, today.

She is celebrating with her three daughters, four grandchildren and six great grandchildren, numerous other family members and many many friends!

We love you Mamaw!

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Happy Birthday!

July 6th, 2016 by iPhone

Jaxon Rawls will celebrate his 8th birthday, Thursday!

Happy Birthday to the moon and back!

We love you;

All of your family& friends.

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Hollis Wins Boat Raffle

July 6th, 2016 by iPhone

Congratulations to Judy Hollis of Ashley county on winning the Monticello firefighters association boat raffle.

Thank you to everyone that helped make the raffle a success and for helping us move ever closer to our goal of an endowed scholarship at UAM.

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MCBG Proposes Major Changes for City, Including Recalling Mayor, Cancelling A&P, & More

July 6th, 2016 by Joe Burgess

The Monticello Citizens for Better Goverment held their first public meeting, Saturday, at the library.
Over 15 local residents attended, and were encouraged to gather signatures to get these proposed changes on the November general electin ballot.
These videos include their entire presentation. The next meetings will be held, this Saturday, in the Library meeting room, at 10:30 am and then at noon

The public is encouraged to attend.