Monticello and Drew County lost a dear friend and longtime resident this past Saturday. In fact he was the kind of man who symbolized the spirit of our people. That humble, kind, generous, loving man was Tommy Matthews. Many of you will remember him as the principal of W. C. Whaley Elementary School on North Main for 23 years.
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Commercial Burglary Arrest
January 12th, 2015 by Joe Burgess
An 18 year old Dermott man is facing charges of commercial burglary, theft of a firearm, and theft of property over $1,000, for a Christmas morning break-in, in Drew
County. Read the rest of this entry »
Hallelujah Chorus by Bill & Beverly Burchfield, at Pauline Baptist – Video
January 11th, 2015 by Joe Burgess$100,000 Scholarship Fund Established In Honor Of Bennie F. Ryburn, Jr., and Marion Burge Ryburn
January 10th, 2015 by Joe Burgess
Donations totaling $100,000 have been received by the University of Arkansas at Monticello Foundation Fund to create an endowed scholarship that honors Bennie F. Ryburn, Jr., and his wife, Marion Burge Ryburn.
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Pirates Friday Night Scores
January 10th, 2015 by Joe BurgessDC Jr. Lady Pirates 40 Jacksonville Lighthouse 9
DC Jr. Pirates 44
Jacksonville Lighthouse Jr. Boys 38
DC Lady Pirates 64 Jacksonville Lighthouse Sr. Girls 14
DC Pirates 49
Jacksonville Lighthouse Sr. Boys 46
Happy Birthday, Erica
January 10th, 2015 by Joe Burgess
We wish you a Happy Birthday, Erica
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Bridge Club Winners
January 10th, 2015 by Joe BurgessWinners at the Town & Gown Duplicate Bridge Club on Monday, January 5 were:
1st place Margaret Norton and Don Stephan
2nd place Joann Hawley and Lowell Lynde
Sav-A-Lot Special Values
January 9th, 2015 by Joe Burgess
Council Makes Economic Development Contract “Professional Service” – Selects MEDC to Continue During Interim
January 8th, 2015 by Joe BurgessIn a special called meeting Wednesday evening, January 7, the Monticello City Council passed a resolution to reject the bids submitted for economic development services on November 21, 2014; to declare economic development services as professional services; to authorize the publication of requests for qualifications for economic development; and to extend the current “contract” with Monticello Economic Development Commission to February 28.
Council Approves Mediation with Siemens
January 8th, 2015 by Sarah SpencerThe City Council held a special called meeting 6 pm, Wednesday, January 7, for a vote to authorize special legal council to pursue mediation with Siemens, Inc., in order to dissolve the City’s contract with the company and to recover from Siemens damages and the City’s $7 million dollar financial investment in the water rehabilitation project.
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Is Your Refund Impacted By The Affordable Care Act? See H&R Block
January 8th, 2015 by Submitted
Ol’ Blue
January 8th, 2015 by Joe Burgess
This is Blue Boy, a very special blue pit that we would like to feature. He is pictured here with Morris, the Animal Control Officer.
He is estimated to be 3-4 years old.
Blue Boy is looking for his forever home. An adoption fee is required for vetting.
Contact Ginger at MPD at 367-3411.
MEDC Meeting – Videos
January 7th, 2015 by Joe Burgess
Special City Council Meeting, Tonight, for Water & MEDC/Mays
January 7th, 2015 by Joe Burgess
Jay Jones Named Interim UAM Chancellor
January 7th, 2015 by Joe Burgess
Jay Jones, vice chancellor for finance and administration at the University of Arkansas at Monticello, has been named UAM’s interim chancellor Read the rest of this entry »
Mayor Tucker’s Inaugural Message – Video
January 7th, 2015 by Joe BurgessMissing Puppy near Tanglewood
January 7th, 2015 by Joe Burgess
Missing puppy from the Tanglewood and Lisa Circle.
Wearing a royal blue collar, missing for five days.
If you have found him please call 870-224-2214
Pet Found on 425 North
January 7th, 2015 by Joe Burgess
Someone found a Jack Russell pup on HWY 425 North by Silvicraft / Pine Haven Stop an Go.
Call to identify 870-308-8446. Found 1/6/2015.
Mayor Tucker Calls Special Council Meeting, Wednesday, For Siemens Water & Economic Development Confusion
January 6th, 2015 by Joe Burgess
Jackson Street Closed for Bridge Construction
January 6th, 2015 by Joe Burgess
The Jackson Street Bridge nearest to the intersection of Jackson and Conley Street has be closed due to construction. Construction is expect to be complete in February.
Happy Birthday
January 6th, 2015 by Submitted
Happy 9th Birthday Dakota
Love,
Mom, Dad, Pap-Paw, Grandpa, Bryan & Terry
Monticello/Siemens Water Investigated by KARK-4
January 5th, 2015 by Joe BurgessRogers Vetoes Council’s Economic Development Selections
January 5th, 2015 by Joe Burgess
Rita Mae Brown
January 5th, 2015 by SubmittedRita Mae Brown, 72, of Arkansas City, AR died Saturday, January 3, 2015 at Lake Village Rehabilitation and Care Center. Mrs. Brown was born in Dewitt, AR on September 11, 1942 to the late C.W. and Helen Shields Capps. She retired from Arkansas City Public Schools as a cafeteria worker after many years. She was involved with the Desha County 4-H for many years. She was a member of McGehee Church of Christ.
Other than her parents she was preceded in death by her son Tommy Dale Brown; sisters Pat Horton and Edna Klyder.
Survivors include her husband of 51 years Donald Brown of Arkansas City, AR; sons Donald Eugene Brown and wife Christy of Diamond Head, MS and Roland Brown of Arkansas City, AR; brother C.W. Capps of Sheridan, AR.
Five grandchildren Tommy Brown of Diamond Head, MS, Crystal Brown of Mobile, AL, Felisha Brown of Chicago, IL, William & Amber Adcock of Diamond Head, MS, Jason Whitehead of Arkansas City, AR and three great-grandchildren Alexis Adcock of Diamond Head, MS, Audrey Carter of Mobile, AL, Eva Villa of Chicago, IL
Levees Closing to Traffic -Update
January 4th, 2015 by iPhone
Levees on the Arkansas and Mississippi River will be closed to all non-emergency vehicles until further notice, effective Monday. This will include levees in Lincoln, Desha, and Chicot Counties.
Lost Pet on 425 South
January 3rd, 2015 by Joe Burgess
My Dog “Boo” has been missing for three days, she was last seen heading South between Guy Daughtery and Beulah Rd South of town (past Hwy 172).
If you see her please call or text me 870-723-2071
3 Courthouse Staff Members Honored on their Retirement
January 2nd, 2015 by Joe Burgess
New Year’s Eve included a special event at the Drew County Courthouse, as 3 staff members were recognized on their retirement from public service.
Juanda Craig, Ethel Martin, and Sandra Erlanson retired at the end of the calendar year, and were honored with a cake, plaques, and the well wishes of many county residents.
Swearing In Ceremony – Videos
January 2nd, 2015 by Joe Burgess
Swearing-in Ceremony – Photo Slideshow
January 2nd, 2015 by Joe BurgessNew Year’s Noise – Gunshots & Fireworks
January 2nd, 2015 by Joe Burgess
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Happy New Year!!
January 1st, 2015 by Joe Burgess
State Police & Prosecuting Attorney Asked to Investigate Siemens Water Case
January 1st, 2015 by Joe BurgessBased on the recommendation of attorney Cliff Gibson, Mayor Joe Rogers has turned the $10,000,000 Siemens Water Improvement Project over to the Arkansas State Police and 10th Judicial Prosecuting Attorney Thomas Deen.
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Salon Hello Beautiful, Open New Year’s Eve, til 8:30 pm
December 31st, 2014 by Joe Burgess
SALON HELLO BEAUTIFUL will be open on New Year’s Eve for all your last minute needs.
10a.m. to 8:30p.m.
Walk-ins welcome
606 W. Bolling St.
870-460-5322
Regular business hours; Monday-Saturday 10am-5pm
City Council Votes to Make Economic Development a “Professional Service” in Special Meeting
December 30th, 2014 by Joe Burgess
In a special meeting of the City Council, called by 3 of its members, Monday night, the topic of the “economic development” bid (and how it was handled at last weeks meeting) was discussed in depth.
At one point alderman Cedric Leonars described the groups earlier decision as, “Eight blind people up here that don’t know what’s going on,” referring to the council handling of bid contracts presented by MEDC and Mays & Associates for the city’s economic development.
Happy Birthday
December 30th, 2014 by Joe Burgess
Happy birthday!
Love,
Billy and Chase
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