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Happy Birthday, Brenda

June 2nd, 2015 by iPhone

Happy birthday to Brenda Reed,

(Shown here with T.G.Sheppard)

Best wishes for Happy Birthday,

From your family and friends.

Missionary Shirley Vincent was born May 3, 1940 in Portland Arkansas to the late James and Callie Mae Nelson and passed on May 25, 2015. She was a member of Revival Center East, Dermott, Arkansas. She was preceded in death by, a brother, twin daughters , and a son. She is survived by two daughters, Shirley McCants and Elizabeth Marthel. 5 sons, Calvin Davis Sr., Robert Marshall Sr., Johnnie Davis, Rodney Marshall, Gene Marshall, one brother James Nelson,43 grandchildren and 51 great-grandchildren.

Services were entrusted to Christian Brothers Funeral Home and were held May 28^th at The Revival Center Church.

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Photos from Fun Fest

June 1st, 2015 by iPhone

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Road Closing Notice – HWY 165

June 1st, 2015 by iPhone

Improvements to Highway 165 will require a partial closure northeast of Dermott, according to AHTD officials.

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SeaArk Career Opportunities

June 1st, 2015 by Joe Burgess

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Drew Central Kindergarten Graduation Photos

May 31st, 2015 by iPhone

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Collins Fire Dept. Receives $9,000 State Grant

May 29th, 2015 by iPhone

Governor Asa Hutchinson presented A grant of $9000 to the Collins-Cominto Fire Dept., last week, through the Arkansas Rural Community Grant Program, to purchase prote Read the rest of this entry »

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Governor Visits MHS

May 29th, 2015 by iPhone

Governor Hutchinson visited Monticello Friday, May 22 to conclude his month-long Computer Science Tour. Students at Monticello High listened as the governor gave examples of how computer science impacts every arena of life from agriculture, to medical doctors and manufacturing.

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Happy 60th Birthday

May 28th, 2015 by iPhone

Happy 60th Birthday

Love Ms Mel

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For rent: Barkada Apartments

May 28th, 2015 by iPhone

I For rent:
Barkada Apartments
Great quiet, country atmosphere just seconds away from Wal-Mart.
2 bedroom with fridge, stove and back patio
$550 a month
(870)-367-6226

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MCA SUMMER CARE NOW ENROLLING

May 28th, 2015 by iPhone

Monticello Christian Academy’s daycare division, Educare, is now enrolling for their summer care program. Children 30 months to 7 years old are welcome to attend. We are open 6:00am – 6:00pm. Our summer session will begin Tuesday, May 26th. Each week will provide your child with a new adventure: Fun With Food, Around the World in 5 Days, and Fun at the Farm are just a few of the adventures we will take this summer.

If you are interested in enrollment, please contact Kelly Word at 870-460-0829. Spaces are limited. MCA is located at 910 Old Warren Road in Monticello.

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City Council Meeting – VIDEOS

May 27th, 2015 by Joe Burgess

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For Rent: West Creek Condos- Great Location

May 27th, 2015 by iPhone

For rent:
West Creek Condos
Great, central location near Wal-Mart with energy saving amenities.
A truly beautiful property!
$650 with a 6 month lease.
(870)-367-6226

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Memorial Day Fire Destroys Mobile Home

May 26th, 2015 by iPhone

Monticello firefighters were paged out Memorial Day afternoon to Florence Road, where a mobile home was engulfed in flames.

Sources at the scene said no one was home at the time of the fire, which fully engulfed the residence.

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Memorial Day Service – VIDEOS

May 26th, 2015 by Joe Burgess

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DC “Shooter Drill” Shows Strengths & Weaknesses

May 26th, 2015 by iPhone

At 1 pm, Friday afternoon, a pre-planned ” active shooter” tok place at Drew Central Middle School.

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Local Soldier Takes Part in NASCAR Memorial Day Tribute

May 25th, 2015 by iPhone

US Army Specialist Nick Deaton, of Monticello, was selected as 1 of 150 soldiers at Fort Bragg North Carolina to participate in the opening ceremonies at the Charlotte Motor Speedway for the Coca Cola 600 NASCAR race.

Spc Deaton was holding the giant American Flag along with his fellow soldiers, holding the bottom corner of the flag under the stars. Spc Deaton is stationed at the 82nd Airborne unit as an airborne infantry scout.

Nick is a 2012 graduate of Monticello High School and the son of Police Chief Eddy Deaton and Trish Deaton and DeWayne and DD Burchfield.

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Head Of The Class Childcare & Learning Center Class of 2015

May 25th, 2015 by Submitted

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Lions Club Provides Pre-K Eye Screening to 90+ Children

May 23rd, 2015 by iPhone

Monticello Lions Club recently completed our 2015 Vision Screening of almost 90 pre-kindergarten students at Advantages of Southeast Arkansas, Pauline Baptist Pre-School, Head of the Class and Monticello Pre-K schools.

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Bridge Club Winners

May 23rd, 2015 by iPhone

Winners at the Town & Gown Duplicate Bridge Club on Monday, May 18 were:

1st place Luellen Jones and Marvin Fawley
2nd place Sandra Lloyd and Jean Palsa
3rd place Joann Hawley and Lowell Lynde

The Club will hold a potluck party on June 1 to honor Kay Koen who achieved the rank of ACBL Life Master at the Resort City Regional Bridge Tournament in Hot Springs.

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Ryburn’s Giant Tent Sale-EXTENDED til Saturday

May 22nd, 2015 by iPhone

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Kiwanis Flag Fundraiser, Honor Service Members & Support Local Projects

May 22nd, 2015 by Joe Burgess

The Kiwanis Club of Monticello is once again planning to display flags on the town square and the courthouse lawn in honor and remembrance of our service men and women.

The flag project is a major fundraiser for Kiwanis each year. It helps fund projects such as bedroom makeovers for Drew County children in need, scholarships, and Christmas presents for needy children. The project also impacts our community by showing support of our military men and women.

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Jackson St. Bridge Re-opens

May 21st, 2015 by iPhone

Jackson Street bridge has been re-opened for traffic.

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Gibson’s Federal Court Filing Accuses SIEMENS of Fraud, Deceit, & Not Being Licensed in Arkansas

May 21st, 2015 by Joe Burgess

SIEMENS INDUSTRY, INC. vs. CITY OF MONTICELLO vs. SIEMENS A.G.

Listed here are the primary focal points of the CITY OF MONTICELLO’S ANSWER TO THE FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT AND COUNTERCLAIM AND ADDITION OF COUNTER-DEFENDANT, as submitted to the US District Court, in response to SEIMENS recent federal lawsuit against the The City of Monticello, the city’s special attorney, Cliff Gibson, has answered SIEMENS’ lawsuit against the city.

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3 MCA Students Receive Award from White House

May 21st, 2015 by iPhone

Monticello Christian Academy, located at 910 Old Warren Road, will recognize three outstanding students for their contribution to the community, Thursday night, at their annual Victory Ceremony.