The defense called 2 witnesses and rested in the first degree murder trial of Freddie Williams, in the death of Tangela Walton in 2013.
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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 iPhone
A 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 iPhone
In 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
Deer Camp Fire Results in Arson Arrest
August 26th, 2014 by iPhone
During the early morning hours, Saturday, a fire was called in at a local deer camp by camp members.
The Lacey-Ladelle Fire Department responded to the fire along with a Drew County Deputy. The fire was believed to be arson at the time because there was no electricity to the building due to it being turned off until hunting season.
Local Man Killed in Early Morning Collision
August 26th, 2014 by iPhone
A 43-year-old Monticello man lost his life around 5:25, Monday morning, in a two vehicle collision on HWY 425, near the Lincoln / Drew County line.
HIRING – Backhoe Operator & Workers
August 26th, 2014 by Joe Burgess
Help Wanted: Experienced workers in large waterline installation project. Work begins mid July in Monticello. Large Job.
Backhoe operators and labor needed.
Send resume to Avis Construction, P.O. Box 1260, Greenville, MS, 38702
Lake Monticello Fails State Inspection
August 25th, 2014 by iPhone
According to the report, the Lake Monticello “dam is in need of a significant amount of work.
Intermodal Authority Grants Lipton Additional Power
August 23rd, 2014 by iPhone
The Southeast Arkansas Intermodal Authority met last week, several topics on the agenda.
Construction Problems for Monticello Schools Seem Solved on Wednesday
August 21st, 2014 by Sarah Spencer
This report was based on the situation, at Tuesday night, 8 pm, with the school board members were contemplating calling attorneys for legal action.
After reading the top report, be sure to read the final paragraph, it’s was added Thursday morning.
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At their monthly meeting, Tuesday , the Monticello School Board was presented with updates on the various campus construction projects, including significant problems that will delay progress on several building projects, and could potentially cost the District a substantial sum of money.
Walmart Donates Van to Senior Citizens Center for Meal Delivery
August 21st, 2014 by iPhone
The Area Agency on Aging has been awarded $30,000.00 through a Walmart Foundation grant for the Monticello Senior Center. The money will provide the center with a much-needed food service delivery vehicle and kitchen equipment.
More Quorum Court Videos
August 21st, 2014 by Joe Burgess
ADC Invites Drew County to Bid for New Prison Site – Video
August 20th, 2014 by iPhone
Posted below is a letter from the Arkansas Department of Correction to Drew County Judge Robert Akin, inviting the county to bid become the future home Arkansas’s next maximum-security prison, housing 1000–2000 inmates, providing 250 to 500 jobs.
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DMH CEO Gives “Promising” Update on 2 New Surgeons for Hospital
August 20th, 2014 by Joe BurgessBridge Club Winners
August 20th, 2014 by iPhoneWinners at the Town and Gown Duplicate Bridge Club on Monday, August 18 were:
1st place Jean Palsa and Sandra Lloyd
2nd place Joy and Fritz Hudson
3rd place Carolyn Tilley and Margaret Norton
Lost Pet in Parkwood
August 19th, 2014 by iPhone
He is a black shih tzu with a little white mixed in.
He may or may not have his black and white chevron collar on. He was last seen Sunday afternoon at home in parkwood.
If anyone has seen him or knows anything about him please contact Leigha at 870-723-5291
Quorum Court Discusses Insurance, Jail, & Sheriff’s Budgets
August 19th, 2014 by Joe Burgess
First Day of School Went Well, Except for Traffic & Rain
August 19th, 2014 by Joe Burgess
Monticello and Drew Central schools begin the new school year, Monday.
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