Monticello Live

The City will continue winter storm debris pickup through the end of next week; Friday, February 27.

In an effort to help residents cleanup after the winter weather storm, the city will collect larger down limbs and branches as part of the city yard waste collection program.

Residents are asked to place yard waste on the curb, and contact the Solid Waste Department, (870) 367-4407.

This is Poncho and we would like to feature him alone please. He is from the shelter but is currently in a foster home.

Poncho is looking for his forever home. He is a sweet boy that gets along well with other dogs and kids.

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All over Arkansas, and right here in Drew County, the dumping of household trash, appliances, old tires and other items continues.

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“The Woods of Monticello”, a residential nursing care facility, lost electric power, yesterday morning around 9:30, like thousands of other Drew county Entergy customers.

Like everyone else, they are “making do,” but for a facility with 84 residents/patients, it has become quite an experience.
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This morning, MLive visited with Mayor Zack Tucker about the weather related issues facing our city, this week.

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According to Tandee White, of Entergy’s Monticello office, there are still approximately 2,300 customers without power in the Monticello area.
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In an effort to help residents clean up after Monday’s storm, the city will collect larger down limbs and branches on Tuesday, February 17, as part of the city’s yard waste collection program.

Residents are asked to place yard waste on the curb, and contact the Solid Waste Department, (870) 367-4407.

Monday’s interrupted trash service will run on Wednesday, February 18, 2015.

At 11 AM, freezing rain continues to fall across Drew County.

Many tree limbs, as well as a few small trees, are beginning to fall, due to the weight of the ice.

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Happy Birthday wishes go out today to Aubrey Lynn Hummel.

Monticello Senior Citizens Center Valentines King and Queen, for 2015 are Johnny Jarrett and Florence Parker.

Friday, prosecuting attorney Thomas Deen released a letter, reference to a local ladies recent arrest on the charges of “solicitation of murder. ”

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Police chief Eddy Deaton celebrated his ?? Birthday, yesterday.

Best wishes for many more,.

Your friends, family, and coworkers.

This little critter was found down Highway 278 east.

If someone wants to claim him they can reach me at 501 617 3031

Jr. Lady Pirates 29
Jr. Lady Hornets44

Lady Pirates 69
Lady Hornets 22
Lady Pirates move to 16 W -9L on the year and 6-3 in conference play.

Back to Back Conference Wins for the DC Pirates
Drew Central 69
HG Camden 59