The Monticello School District is taking sealed bids on a 1990 model 1070 John Deere Tractor Serial # CH4048D002417. The differential housing is broke and repair parts are obsolete. It will be sold as a salvage tractor. Bids must be received by Monday September 9th 2013 @ 10:00am and will be opened on Monday September 9th 2013 @ 11:00am. Please mark the envelope on the outside “Tractor Bid”.
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Horse & Buggy on Main & Gaines Streets
September 2nd, 2013 by Joe Burgess
Early last week, this scene from the past was noticed traveling through Monticello.
Both photo were submitted by MLive readers.
MFD Fights 3 Fires in 3 Hours
September 1st, 2013 by Joe Burgess
The Monticello Fire Dept. had a hectic evening, Friday, battling 3 fires, between 6 – 8:30 pm.
Wanted by DCSO for Forgery & Hot Checks
September 1st, 2013 by Joe Burgess
Cynthia Mae Williams, age 39, is wanted by the Drew County Sheriff’s Department for forgery and hot checks.
Williams has a Bradley County address, but is known to be in Drew County on a regular basis.
If you have any information on where she may be contact the DCSO at 870-367-6211.
EZ Mart, HWY 425 South – Now Open in Old Circle N Location
August 30th, 2013 by Joe Burgess
Due to the May fire in their old location, EZ Mart has moved next door to the former Circle N location.
Their first day serving the public was Wednesday.
Mini Dreams Consignment Event – Now – Sept 3
August 30th, 2013 by Submitted
Bessy’s Frozen Yogurt – Opening Soon on 425 South
August 30th, 2013 by Joe Burgess
Bessy’s Frozen Yogurt, located behind the new EZ-Mart on HWY 425 South, in the old Pizza for Less and Baseball Cards, Etc. building is planning on a September opening date.
Bessy’s will provide frozen yogurt, along with fruit and candies for you to include in the many sweet treats that they offer.
The new business is owned and operated by Tammy and Molly Flemister.
New features to the building include a new patio, and an improved driveway and parking area.
Student Arrested for Shotgun in Truck, Again.
August 29th, 2013 by Joe Burgess
A MHS ALE senior was found to have Benelli shotgun in his truck, last Tuesday afternoon, after he told his teachers about the weapon.
Local Man Gets 30 Days in Jail for Harrassing Ex-, Her Lawyer, & Pastor – Update
August 28th, 2013 by Joe Burgess
A Drew County man’s ongoing legal battles took a downturn, Tuesday, when District Judge Luevonda Ross sentenced him to 30 days in jail, for phone calls and FaceBook posts, harrassing his ex-wife, her attorney, and her pastor.
4 Vehicle Pile Up in School Traffic Sends 2 to Hospitals, Monday
August 27th, 2013 by Joe Burgess
Leprechaun Precious Metals Now Makes Loans On Guns
August 26th, 2013 by Submitted
3 Fires at Same Time in Drew County
August 26th, 2013 by Joe Burgess
Between 5-7 pm, Sunday, there were 3 diffeent fires burning in rural area of Drew County, Sunday afternoon.
The first blase reportede was in the Valley & Greenill Fire Depts. area. They responded and put out the fire.
Next was a clear cut grass fire alonh HWY 35 West near the Cleveland County line. Rock Springs and Pansy firefighters were paged out to extinguish the fire, and the Arkanssa Forestry Commission sent a plow to keep the hot spots from spreading.
Collins-Cominto’s fire dept. also was busy, battling a barn firem on HWY 35 east.
Our appreciation goes out to the Drew County Firefighters.
Happy Birthday
August 26th, 2013 by Submitted
Happy Birthday, Cari
We love you,
Ron, Alissa, Brendon, Justin, and Ashton.
Happy Birthday
August 26th, 2013 by Submitted
Happy late 9th Birthday to Logan Campos.
We love you!
Happy Birthday
August 25th, 2013 by Submitted
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, REBECCA MOSS!
WE LOVE YOU!
Christian Motorcycle Assocation Visits Ray’s for “Lunch Run”
August 25th, 2013 by Joe Burgess
A wide variety of
“bikes and trikes” were on display, Saturday, as a group of Christian 
Motorcycle Association members from several communities in Ashley County took their “lunch run,” as they visited Ray’s for their monthly gathering.
Tractor Starts Fire – Destroys Truck, Trailer, & Shed
August 24th, 2013 by Joe Burgess
Around 6 pm, Friday evening, a tractor fire, spread to the shed where it was parked.
The tractor, shed, a 1969 Ford pick-up, and a trailer were destroyed.
The Monticello Fire Dept. was paged to scene, but the flames had already spread to the rest of the structure.
MFD Responds to House Fire
August 24th, 2013 by Joe Burgess
Around 11 pm, Tuesday, this home at the intersection of Jackson and Shelton Streets was destroyed by fire.
The Monticello Fire Dept. responded to battle the fire, but the home was engulfed when they were called.
Photo courtesy of MLive reader.
Ryburs Motor Co. – I.D.S. Sale Extended
August 23rd, 2013 by Joe Burgess
Employment Opportunity – Part Time Office Worker
August 23rd, 2013 by Joe Burgess
Local office seeking college student to work part-time.
Must have 3.0 GPA. Resumes should be emailed to tsmresume@yahoo.com or faxed to (870) 367-8422.
This institution is an equal opportunity employer.
Hazel Joan Pickens Leonard
August 23rd, 2013 by SubmittedHazel Joan Pickens Leonard age 76 of Tyro, Arkansas, passed away on August 19, 2013
Joan was born December 29, 1935 in Peck, Kansas to Homereis and Murriel Hamilton Pickens.
Joan married Harold Raymond Leonard of Tyro, Arkansas, on September 1, 1956 in Wichita, Kansas.
She was an active member of the Monticello Church of Christ. She served as the leader of daughter Cindy’s Girl Scout Troop #33. For many years Joan and Ray enjoyed participating in square dancing with various local groups. Joan retired from The Mad Butcher grocery in Dumas after 25 years of dedicated service. Upon retiring Joan and Ray began traveling all over North America in their travel trailer. Family was always very important to Joan. She loved her grandchildren and many times loaded up those in Arkansas to go visit those in Colorado.
Joan is preceded in death by her father, Homereis Pickens; mother, Murriel Hamilton Burrows; step-father, Jake Burrows; brothers, Keith and Dale Pickens; and grand-daughter, Sharon Gillespie.
She will continue to live through her family, husband, Ray Leonard; children: Mona Still of Hope, Arkansas; Cindy Thornton of Kyle, Texas; Donald Leonard of Springfield, Colorado.
8 grandchildren and 4 great-grand children and a sister: Vera Pickens Warren of Wellington, Kansas.
Visitation held Thursday, August 22, 2013 from 6-8pm, Griffin Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral services held Friday, August 23, 2013 at 3pm, with brother, Paul Mowrer officiating followed by interment in Tyro Cemetery.
Memorials to; Tyro Cemetery Fund, 21431 Hwy 54 East, Dumas, Arkansas 71639; Children’s Homes, Inc., 5515 Walcott Road, Paragould, Arkansas 72450. Arrangements by Griffin Funeral Home, Dumas, Arkansas.
Unused City Street to be Closed – Made Private Drive
August 22nd, 2013 by Sarah Spencer
T‘he City Council officially voted to close a portion of West Pauline Street, at their meeting.
Prescription Drug Forgery Arrest
August 21st, 2013 by Joe Burgess
Drug Task Force agents, along with Monticello Police, arrested a Monticello man after he attempted to pass a forged prescription at a local pharmacy last week.
Monticello Man Faces Additional Drug Charges, Following 2nd Search Warrant
August 21st, 2013 by Joe BurgessAccording to Lt. Jason Akers of the Tenth Drug Task Force, a Monticello man is facing multiple drug charges after the second search warrant was executed at his home within the past year.
Local Funeral Service Remembers Traditional Processions
August 19th, 2013 by Joe Burgess
The family of the late Bobbie Lambert, with the assistance of Christian Brothers Funeral Home, followed the traditionas style of funeral processions, for her memorial service, Saturday, as the horse and carraige left Pilgrim Rest AME Church, traveling toward Mt. Zion Cemetary..
Photo courtesy of Gaynell Jamison
1st Day of School, 1st Day of School Traffic
August 19th, 2013 by Monticello Schools
Today is the day Arkansas students face the dreaded First Day of School. It’s also the day parents and other drivers face the First Day of School Traffic.
Remember to use caution, especially in the school and residential areas of Monticello.
Now, Just Around the Next Corner…..
August 18th, 2013 by Joe Burgess
Drew County has had several trees fall, in recent days, some bringing power lines down with them.
Saturday night, Rock Springs Road had a tree blocking traffic, around midnight.
Friday, the Bowser Road and Babin Drive intersection had a tree and brush fire caused by a tree falling on an electric line.
Earlier in the week, HWY 278 East, along with a few other county roads had reports of fallen trees.
Please use caution; just because a power line is down, doesn’t mean that it is not ”hot,” as was the case with this Barkada Road tree, also on Friday.
Photo courtesy of MLive reader.
Wilmar Community Revival – 4 Pastors, 1 Service
August 18th, 2013 by Joe Burgess
“Redneck Super Slide” for Back-to-School Family Fun
August 17th, 2013 by Joe Burgess
A family on HWY 278 West took advantage of the cooler temperatures, to build their own “super water slide” Saturday.
By putting a HUGE sheet of plastic on a hill, and using a nearby water sprinkler, everyone involed enjoyed the party.
Crackerbox West (Valero) Break-in Reported, Monday
August 16th, 2013 by Joe Burgess
During the early morning hours, Monday, someone threw a brick through the front door of the Valero Corner Store on HWY 278 West and entered the building.
Ray Ryburn Custom Homes, LLC – We Buy Houses
August 16th, 2013 by Submitted
MPD / DTF Arrrests – Comercial & Residential Burglaries & Drug Forgery
August 15th, 2013 by Joe Burgess
Wednesday, the Monticello Police Department and The Drug Task Force made arrests in three felony cases .
Hibbitt Sports was burglarized during the overnight hours of August 13th. Suspects gained entry through chopping a hole in the roof.
1st & 2nd Place Finish For Father And Son
August 15th, 2013 by Submitted
A Big congratulations to first time Mini Stock winner Jeff Tucker – 99T of Wilmar, AR. Jeff won his Heat Race and started pole in the Feature and kept it all the way to the checkered flag. He was followed very closely by Jeremy Tucker – 9T ..his Son which made for a 1st & 2nd Place finish for the Father & Son .
County Veterans Services Office Information
August 15th, 2013 by Drew County Offices
The Drew County Veteran Services Office is getting new floors.
During this time, all veterans can schedule offsite appointments. Offsite appointments can be conducted in any location. Home and offsite appointments are usually reserved for homebound veterans.
Veterans can call 870 460-4748 to schedule an offsite appointment or ask a question.
MHS Offering Free Math Textbooks
August 15th, 2013 by Monticello Schools
Monticello High School is giving away old mathematics textbooks. These textbooks are free and will be given on a first come, first serve basis. If you have questions, you may call the high school, 870-367-4050, and ask for Amy Brunson
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