Monticello Live

A group of local hunters snared and killed an 8 foot alligator at Harwood Hunting Camp in Chicot County, on a recent Friday night during this years alligator hunt.

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Around 1:30,  Wednesday afternoon,  hey three-car collision  on HWY 278 E. between the Tillar turn off and Dollar Hill, near McGee closed the highway, and sent multiple passengers to area hospitals.

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Around 4:30 PM, one late September day, this camper trailer, located in Pine Haven trailer park was destroyed by fire.
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County Judge Robert Akin issued a burn ban for Drew county, effective this morning.

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When a news agency is busy covering local news, sometimes we forget to look in our own tracks.

But when we shine a flashlight back at the past two years, MonticelloLive  has received 7 million page views, in 7 yearly quarters, according to onestat.com.

We want to say thank you to our readers,  our sponsors.  And the dozens of folks who will call and say, ” Hey Joe, what’s happening over at …… ”

Remember, ads start at $100/month & you’re ALWAYS on the FRONT PAGE, Call Joe at 367-0000 or AJ at 224-2450 for more info.

To the Patrons of Drew County,
I am sorry that I cannot attend tonight’s special called meeting.

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The Hashem Law Firm of Monticello, Arkansas, is proud to welcome Monticello-native Katelyn Burch Busby as a member of the Firm’s legal team.

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A 100th Birthday Party
will be held for Lois Nave,  Saturday, crom 2-4 pm, at the VFW Hut, at McCloy Park.

There will be a band playing “her era” music.

No gifts, please.  A birthday card with your memories of her and picture would be a treasure to her.

As 7 PM approaches, there’s been no verdict on whether the carnival will be allowed to open at the Drew County Fair, tonight.

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Winners at the Town and Gown Duplicate Bridge Club’s quarterly club championship game on Monday, September 21, 2015 were:

1st place Joann Hawley and Lowell Lynde
2nd place Joy and Fritz Hudson
3rd place Charles Dolberry and Gene Gulledge

And Miss Drew County 2015 is ….
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Last week, Hasten Glen Burns, age 55 of Monticello, was arrested by Sheriff Mark Gober.

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Monticello Elementary Schools Annual Title 1 Meeting, Monday September 21 at 5:00 in the MES Library.

A 40-year-old Monticello man  was served an arrest warrant, Friday,  on the charge of first-degree murder,  for a shooting that occurred Sunday night. 

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Gracie is a currently living at the Monticello Animal Shelter, she has been there several weeks already. Because she is an older girl, we think she has been overlooked by potential adopters.

She is a female lab or lab mix and approx. 10 years old. Gracie deserves to be loved and have a safe home to live out her golden years.

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