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Removal of Former Trailer Park
September 2nd, 2014 by iPhone
The new owners of the Koala Bear Trailerpark, which had fallen into disrepair over recent years, recently cleared the trailer park, improving the appearance of the neighborhood.
LA Nails & Spa is Open
September 2nd, 2014 by iPhone
LA Nails & Spa opened in August at the intersection of HWY 425 and 278.
LA Nails & Spa offers a full staff, with modern equipment, budding a wide range of manicure/pedicure services.
Williams Sentenced to Life in Prison, Plus 20 Years for First Degree Murder & Abuse of Corpse
September 2nd, 2014 by Joe Burgess
Murder Trial Underway
Jury Selected for Murder Trial
Prosecution Opening Statement
Defense’s Opening Argument
Investigator’s Testimony
Testimony of Williams Telling where the Body was Buried
Video of Interview is Shown & Its Testimony
Psychologist Testifies Defendant “Feigning Psychosis” – End of a Day Update
Prosecution Rests Case in Williams Murder Trial
Defense Rests without Williams Testifying in his own Defense in Murder Trial
Prosecution’s Closing Argument
Murder Case Goes to the Jury
Jury Verdict is In……
Williams Previously Convicted of Manslaughter & Attempted Murder
Jury Returns in 8 Minutes with Max Sentence
Jury Duty for Thursday is Canceled
September 2nd, 2014 by Joe Burgess
Jury duty for Drew Coumty Circuit Court for Thursday has been canceled, according to the circuit clerk’s office.
Lumber Company Seeking Skilled Maintenance/Millwright
September 2nd, 2014 by iPhone
Lumber company seeking to fill openings for skilled shift maintenance/millwright.
Offering full benefit package including: insurance , 401k, and incentive bonus plan. Rate of pay is commensurate with experience.
Apply at Price Lumber Company 211 Old Troy Road Monticello, AR
Fire Dept. Responds to Apt. Fire, Receive Appreciation
September 2nd, 2014 by iPhone
A grease fire, inside an apartment complex, was the scene of a Monticello Fire Department response, Thursday night around 9:30.
SeaArk Boats Ice Bucket Challenge – Video
August 30th, 2014 by Joe BurgessJury Returns in 8 Minutes with Max Sentence
August 29th, 2014 by iPhone
The specifics of the manslaughter and second-degree attempted murder charges are…..
Williams Previously Convicted of Manslaughter & Attempted Murder
August 29th, 2014 by iPhone
The jury returned at 2:30 with verdicts of “Guilty of 1st Degree Murder & Abuse of a Corpse”.
Jury Verdict is In……
August 29th, 2014 by iPhone
After an hours deliberation , The jury returned at 2:30 with verdicts of…. Read the rest of this entry »
Murder Case Goes to the Jury
August 29th, 2014 by iPhoneThe defense’s closing began at 1pm, with Gary Potts repeating that this case is about an accidental death, not a murder.
Prosecution’s Closing Argument
August 29th, 2014 by iPhoneAt 11 am, Judge Sam Pope explained the definitions of 1st and 2nd degree murder, manslaughter, negligent homicide, and abuse of a corpse, before the state presented their closing argument.
The state pointed to the inconsistencies of Williams’ interviews, as well as questions about his history of seizures and 7-8 “recent injuries.”
Court took lunch recess at 12:00, and the defense will offer their closing when court resumes.
All Tine Fitness 24/7 Group Takes Ice Bucket Challenge – Videos
August 29th, 2014 by Joe Burgess
Defense Rests without Williams Testifying in his own Defense in Murder Trial
August 29th, 2014 by iPhoneThe defense called 2 witnesses and rested in the first degree murder trial of Freddie Williams, in the death of Tangela Walton in 2013.
State Police CAC Division – Ice Bucket Challenge – Video
August 29th, 2014 by Joe BurgessArkansas State Police Crimes Against Children Division Area 7: Supervisor Phyllis Newton, Investigators: Anita Hammons, Dorris Hill, Haley Kiser, Stephanie Odom, Kim Owens-Gill and Staci Tumey.
Prosecution Rests Case in Williams Murder Trial
August 29th, 2014 by iPhoneA state crime lab forensic expert was called to the stand at 9 am, Friday, in the 1st degree murder trial of Freddie Williams , in the death of Tangela Walton, on April 5, 2013.
MPD Chief Eddy Deaton Takes Ice Bucket Challenge
August 29th, 2014 by Joe BurgessMonticello Nurses Resuscitate Collapsed Player at Watson Chapel
August 29th, 2014 by iPhone
A Watson Chapel ninth-grade defensive end, Josh Pierce, lined up for a defensive play during the first quarter of the Monticello at Watson Chapel game, Thursday night, and then collapsed as he got into position for the play.
City Council Meeting – Videos
August 29th, 2014 by Joe Burgess
Winchester Road Cave-In near Bayou Bridge
August 28th, 2014 by iPhone
Winchester Road, just east of the bottle Bartholomew Bridge at Winchester, has a 2 foot hole that has collapsed through the pavement.
Psychologist Testifies Defendant “Feigning Psychosis” – End of a Day Murder Trial Update
August 28th, 2014 by iPhoneAn Arkansas State Police investigator was next to testify, mainly about the recovery of Ms. Walton’s remains, just 634 feet from Williams’ residence, at 3:30.
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Video of Interview is Shown & Its Testimony – 3:30 Update
August 28th, 2014 by iPhoneIn the next 15 minute video (from Monday, April 15) Williams told officers that the victim had called him to pick her up in Warren, which he did.
Testimony of Williams Telling where the Body was Buried – 2:45 Update
August 28th, 2014 by iPhone
At 2 pm, the defense showed a 30 minute video of Williams, made at the Monticello Police Dept. on April 10, with the addition of a State Police investigator.
Investigator’s Testimony at Williams Trial – 2 pm Update
August 28th, 2014 by iPhoneTestimony began at 1 pm , with a detective from the Warren Police Dept., who had investigated Ms . Walton’s disappearance.
Defense’s Opening Argument at Murder Trial – Noon Update
August 28th, 2014 by iPhone attorney Gary Potts took the podium at 11:10, describing the suspect and victims relationship and intimacy, previously and on the day of her accidental death by asphyxiation.
Prosecution Opening Statement in Murder Trial. – 11:25 Update
August 28th, 2014 by iPhoneAt 10:50, the prosecution began describing the victim’s last day, to the jury, including use of cellular tower locations and times, which stopped during the afternoon.
Jury Selected for Murder Trial – 10:30 Update
August 28th, 2014 by iPhoneCourt began at 9:00, with roll call, as the possible jurors were seated in order.
Murder Trial Underway
August 28th, 2014 by iPhoneJury selection began at. 9:00 this morning in circuit court for Freddie Lee Williams .
4 Juveniles Arrested for Theft of Truck from Church Parking Lot
August 28th, 2014 by iPhone
While members of First United Methodist Church were enjoying a Wednesday evening meal together, 4 juveniles allegedly stole the truck belong to one of them, from the church parking lot.
City Council Hears Public Complaints about Godfrey Ditch & Creekwood Creek Flooding Homes – Considers City Cleaning Out Drainage Ditches – Video
August 28th, 2014 by Sarah SpencerCity Attorney Whit Barton addressed the City council, Tuesday evening, about the problem of creeks flooding in Monticello.
Mr. Barton stated he was asked last week whether the City can clean out ditches on private property. He responded that the answer is no, but under the right circumstances they can. If a creek or ditch is a significant part of the City’s drainage system, then it can be cleared by the City.
Car Crashes into Comet Cleaners
August 28th, 2014 by iPhone
Tuesday, at noon, the driver of a Chevy Avalanche had left highway 425, driving toward Walmart.
As he entered the Walmart parking lot, he collided with a Pontiac Vibe, traveling from the mall parking lot behind the convenient store.
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Job Opening – Licensed Speech Therapist
August 28th, 2014 by iPhone
Discovery Children’s Center has an opening for a full-time licensed speech therapist.
Qualifications
• Graduate of an accredited program of speech therapy
• Licensed by the state of Arkansas to provide speech therapy
• Pass background checks required by the agency
Monticello Police Take Ice Bucket Challenge
August 26th, 2014 by Joe Burgess18 from “The Woods” Take “Ice Bucket Challenge”
August 26th, 2014 by Joe Burgess
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