Monticello Live

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After the jury was notified of the first ruling, the “concealing a birth” segment began.

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Charges against Anne Bynum were dropped on the charge of abuse of a corpse,  after Judge Sam Pope agreed with a motion by defense counsel attorney Chuck Gibson.

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The trial continued with a forensic psychologist from UAM, on the stand, after lunch.

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We’re not sure when the driver of thie Buick parked it here, but authorities do know when it was towed for the scene.

During the night, var, registered from Bigelow, was parked directly in front of the Collins Cominto Fire Dept station doors, blocking in one of their fire trucks.

It was towed from the site by JNA Towing.

A 40 year old McGehee man, believed to be on his way to a Drew County jury trial, Wednesday, for the alleged rape of a 7-year-old Monticello girl was found with an apparent self-inflicted 22 caliber gunshot wound to the forehead.

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After opening arguments, the defense began calling their witnesses.

After the court resumed, after lunch, Bynum’s mother, the sheriff’s investigator, and 2 area attorneys were called to the stand.

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In the “concealing a birth” and “abuse of a corpse” case, at 11 am, the jury of 8 men and 4 women were seated, Read the rest of this entry »

The jury is currently being selected in the Drew County courthouse in the case of Anne Bynum, who is accused of concealing a birth and abuse of a corpse.

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e cafeteria celebrated Dr. Seuss’ birthday, with a big thanks to Migeal Strong for being such a great Cat in the Hat, and to all the food service staff who helped make the event happen.

Shortly after 11 AM, Tuesday morning, a Drew County home was destroyed by fire.

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A 30 year old Monticello man was arrested around 9 pm, Sunday, following shots being fired,  as Monticello Police were handcuffing his sister,  after a domestic disturbance.

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Monday – 344
Saturday- 76
Friday – 196
Thursday – 138
Wednesday – 116
Tuesday – 91
Monday – 92
Saturday – 46
Friday – 107
Thursday – 117
Wednesday – 126
Tuesday – 113

Countywide polling precincts  are open today, until 7:30 PM.

Around 2 AM, Tuesday morning, the driver of this big rig was southbound on Cherry Street, attempting to turn west onto Jackson Street,  apparently following his GPS, when he ran into trouble (and a ditch.)

MPD responded.   Big Wrecker removed the big rig.   No one was injured in the accident.

Around 5:15, Sunday morning a Drew County Sheriffs Deputy responded to a call from a traveler, reporting a big rig, parked, blocking 2 lanes on HWY 278 W., past Wilmar.

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Pete Brunson, a first year student in the School of Law at the University of Arkansas, earned a 3.0 or better average during the Fall 2015 semester and was named to the Dean’s list.

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