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Happy Birthday

October 15th, 2014 by iPhone

Happy 12th birthday Davis!

We all love you so much!

Have a great day!

Cedar Hill Apartments in Monticello is in need of a full-time maintenance technician.
Must have knowledge in carpentry, plumbing, minor appliance repair, general maintenance and some a/c and heating repair. Competitive salary, vacation benefits and 401K will be available. Applicant must be willing to live on-site. On-site unit and utilities included in salary. Some after hours and weekend work necessary if an emergency arises.
Please bring resume, DL and SS card to the office at 839 S. Gabbert St Monticello. Ask for Jennifer.

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Update – DMH Board Approves Settlement with Employees, But Doesn’t Release Details.

October 14th, 2014 by Joe Burgess

The Drew Memorial Hospital Board of Directors met in a special called meeting, Monday morning, and approved a “settlement” with “employees.”

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City Council Meeting – 22 Videos

October 14th, 2014 by Joe Burgess

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Options, Inc. Celebrates 25 Years of Providing Assistance to Victims of Domestic Violence

October 14th, 2014 by Submitted

Options, Inc. was started because a small number of individuals saw the need of Domestic Violence Victims and their Children. A survey was conducted through law enforcement and court systems in 1989 in the five counties of the 10th Judicial District. The survey was conducted by concerned citizens and professionals. The data was compiled and results were that one out of every four calls was regarding some type of domestic or family violence.

October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Domestic Violence Awareness month is held every October to educate people about domestic violence, and to encourage victims and abusers to get help.
Domestic violence is a pattern of abusive behavior used to gain control over a person by a partner, relative, or household member.
Abusers often make it difficult for victims to get help by blaming them, promising the abuse will stop, or making victims feel they cannot escape—either because they may suffer further abuse or due to financial constraints.

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Bridge Club Winners

October 14th, 2014 by iPhone

Winners at the Town and Gown Duplicate Bridge Club on Monday, October 13 were:

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

Club director, Lowell Lynde, playing with Bodie Cobb of Keo, AR, Martha Young of Monroe, and Elizabeth Bryan of Jackson, MS won the Saturday open knockout team event at the Monroe sectional tournament on October 5.

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Ira Gene Burke

October 13th, 2014 by Submitted

Ira Gene Burke, 82 of Dumas, Arkansas passed away October 10, 2014 in Dumas. He was born March 14, 1932 in Florence, Arkansas to the late Edgar Monroe and Flora Haynes Burke. Ira was owner of General Tin Shop in Dumas for 31 years and was Assembly of God faith. He was preceded in death by his parents and one son Steve Burke.

Survived by his wife, Ina Burke of Dumas, one son, Mike (Pam) Burke of Dumas, one daughter, Glenda (Dennis) Owen of Dumas, one sister, Pat Selman of Monticello, AR and three brothers, Keith, Lamar and Leonard Burke all of Florence, AR and by three grandchildren, Misty Owen Morgan, Denise Owen Cox, Michael Ira Burke and four great grandchildren.

Visitation will be Sunday, October 12, 2014 from 5-7 pm at Griffin Funeral Home, Dumas and service will be Monday, October 13, 2014 at 2:00 pm graveside, Mt. Tabor Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Alzheimer Association of Arkansas or charity of your choice. Arrangements are by Griffin Funeral Home, Dumas, Arkansas.

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Commerical Bank Welcomes New Board Member

October 13th, 2014 by Submitted

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Midway Route Pets Missing

October 13th, 2014 by iPhone

Please call 723-1586

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MHS Homecoming – Videos

October 11th, 2014 by Joe Burgess

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Not Your Average “Mobile Home” Closes McCloy St. to Traffic

October 10th, 2014 by Joe Burgess

Around 9:30, Friday morning, professional home movers were re-locating this house, (formerly located next to Sav-a-Lot) to it’s new location, on Winchester Road.

Police shut down McCloy Street, to eliminate sharp turns, and prevent oncoming traffic and potentional accidents.

The photos above show some of the events that stood in their way, such as hanging wires, stop signs, and the guy who ignored the police road-block.

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Entergy Crews Work through the Night – Power Restored at 3:10 am

October 10th, 2014 by iPhone

An estimated 20 Entergy employees worked through the night, in the Bolling Street area, replacing broken poles and downed power lines.

At 3:10 AM, they achieved their goal of “0” Monticello customers without electric power.

For details on the outage in the calls, read the articles posted below.

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Sun Country Tanning – Sale Today

October 10th, 2014 by Submitted

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Power Restored to 1,500+, 485 Still in the Dark – 8 pm Update

October 9th, 2014 by iPhone

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Barton Confirms “Mayor’s Vote Is Binding”, Cliff Gibson Now Represents City in Siemens Fiasco – Videos

October 9th, 2014 by Sarah Spencer

After researching the issue of whether the mayor is allowed to vote at a city council meeting where the council members have a split voteof 4–4, city attorney Witt Barton has confirmed that Mayor Joe Rogers ……
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Stabbing Reported in Wilmar

October 8th, 2014 by iPhone

Stabbing Drew County Deputies were dispatched to a residence in Wilmar, Tuesday night, in reference to a local man being stabbed.

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750,000 Gallon Water Tank for Intermodal Being Bid

October 7th, 2014 by iPhone

At the September meeting of the intermodal authority, it was approved to advertise for bed for a 750,000 gallon water tank for the facility.

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“Dancing with the Monticello Stars” – Videos fron 2012

October 7th, 2014 by Joe Burgess

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Pace Is Log-A-Load Volunteer Of The Year

October 6th, 2014 by iPhone

The Arkansas Forestry Association recognized Gay Pace as the 2014 Log A Load Volunteer of the Year.

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Set Your Sights On Commercial Bank

October 6th, 2014 by Submitted

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TEA Party’s 2nd Amendment Sportsman’s Rally & 60 B-B Guns

October 6th, 2014 by Submitted

The Southeast Arkansas TEA Party again sponsored there annualSecond Amendment Sportsman’s Rally.

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Class of ’64, 50th Reunion – Photos

October 6th, 2014 by iPhone

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Republican “Reagan Day Dinner” Draws Several Candidates

October 6th, 2014 by iPhone

The Drew County Republican Party’s annual Reagan Day dinner drew several statewide candidates for the event.

Shown here are Sonja Ryburn (for state representative), Asa Hutchinson (for governor), US Rep. Tom Cotton (for U.S. Senator), Bruce Westerman (for US rep.), and Dennis Milligan (for state treasurer).

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Drivers License Testing Update

October 6th, 2014 by iPhone

Arkansas State Police Drivers License Written Exams are regularly given from 8:00 am to 11:30, on Tuesdays at the Monticello Fire Training Academy

Road test are given from 1:00 pm to 4:15, Tuesdays, at the same location.

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Vigil & Funeral Arrangements for Deceased Dermott Fireman

October 4th, 2014 by iPhone

A Flashlight Vigil be held in honor of Dermott Fire Department Assistant Chief J.B. Hutton Jr. Assistant Chief Hutton passed away October 1, 2014. The vigil will be held at the Arkansas Fallen Firefighters’ Memorial, on Saturday October 4, 2014 at 8:30pm. The Arkansas Fallen Firefighters’ Memorial is located at One Capitol Mall on the State Capitol grounds in Little Rock.
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McGehee Owls Defeat Pirates 50–0

October 4th, 2014 by Matthew Spencer

Friday night, the Drew Central Sr. Pirates lost to the McGehee Sr. Owls, 50-0. However, the game was not so cut and dried as the score may suggest.

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Billies Lose to Hamburg, 42-13

October 3rd, 2014 by iPhone

Throughout the first half of Friday night’s game, where the Billies travel to Hamburg’s Campbell Field, the game seem to stay in reach.

Even when the Lions began the 3rd quarter with a turnover recovery and a touchdown, the missed extra point seems to have been blocked by #23 Ryan Case, as shown in the photo provided by Laura McNeese.

Final score resulted in a 42–13 win for Hamburg.

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Pee-wee Football on UAM Field

October 3rd, 2014 by iPhone

MYFL peewee football players enjoyed their annual trip to you William stadium, Thursday afternoon.

During the yearly event, The MonticelloLive Titans defeated the Shelter Insurance Cowboys, and the Reggie’s Lock & Key Deadbolts outscored the SEEMS Traumahawks.

Several of the Weevils players and staff were an attendance for the game.

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Local Model in Event

October 3rd, 2014 by Joe Burgess

Brittany Hodges 17 of Monticello, daughter of Allen & Brenda Chavis models for Bridal Savoir Faire hosted by Compassion Fashion Events & Designs on September 28, 2014 in Howell, AR.

This event took donations for The Glass Slipper Closet which is a non profit organization that provided used & formal gowns for young ladies who wish to attend prom or other formal events at no charge.

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SEEMS Donates AEDC to PeeWee Football

October 3rd, 2014 by iPhone

SEEMS donated a LifePak AED to the Monticello Youth Football League during their first home game.

The league would like to express their appreciation to Lyle and Kim Welch , owners of SEEMS and all of their employees.

SEEMS Paul Outlaw is shown here with MYFL Chairman Danny Smith, accepting a game jersey in appreciation from the league.

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Thank You Drew County, From Ryburn Automotive Superstore

October 3rd, 2014 by Submitted

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Convicted Murderer with Life Sentence Pleads Guilty to Gun Charge

October 3rd, 2014 by iPhone

Williams A Monticello man, recently convicted for the first degree murder of a young Warren woman, has agreed to a plea bargain of 15 years on the charge of gun possession at the time of the murder investigation.