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Jury Trial – 8:30 Update
February 5th, 2015 by
At 8:30 PM, the jury was still in deliberation and the criminal case of Douglas Flemister own 12 counts of theft of property, for undelivered boats from F&F Custom Boats, during the calendar years of 20 13–20 14.
The two day trial went to the jury for deliberation around 6:20 PM, this evening, and still remains in deliberation.
Trial Still in Progress –7:45 Update
February 5th, 2015 byAs of our last MLive trial update, it was 3:30, the court was taking a break, waiting on a local business owner to arrive and testify, before the case was turned over to the jurors for deliberation.
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Defendant Takes the Stand – 4:30 Update
February 5th, 2015 by
After the break, Larry Flemister was recalled, by the defense. He brought with him steel purchase records. The prosecutor pointed out that the documents he offered had been modified.
Business Owner’s Jury Trial – 2:30 Update
February 5th, 2015 by
Larry Flemister took the stand to start the afternoon, bringing with him financial records, believed to be the ones that the prosecution had mentioned. Read the rest of this entry »
Business Owner’s Jury Trial -1 pm Update
February 5th, 2015 byThe prosecution had Larry Flemister (Doug’s uncle and business partner) clarify that when he stated that he approved of Doug’s actions and decisions at F&F, he meant in a general sense; not that he had overseen and approved of each individual action.
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Business Owner’s Jury Trial -11 am Update
February 5th, 2015 by
An ASP special agent took the stand to start Thursday’s court day.
Local Businessman’s Jury Trial for 12 Counts of “Theft of Property”
February 5th, 2015 by
The case of a local businessman went before a Drew County Circuit Court jury, Wednesday, facing 12 counts of theft of property, during 2013-2014.
Billies’ Foster Signs UAM Letter of Intent
February 5th, 2015 by
Monticello Billies’ Isaiah Foster signed a letter of intent to play football for UAM’s Boll Weevil’s, next year.
Here At Ryburn Motor Company, We Say YES!
February 5th, 2015 by
Fire Destroys Local Residence
February 4th, 2015 by
Around 11:45 Tuesday morning, members of the Monticello Fire Department were dispatched to a structure fire on Noah Lane, located near Dead Man’s Curve on Highway 278 E.
Legisltive Update
February 4th, 2015 by
House members have now filed over 220 bills and the filings continue as we enter our 4th week of the Regular Session.
Apparent Suicide near Greenhill Community
February 3rd, 2015 by
MLive received word this morning that a longtime UAM staff member had passed away.
Mayor’s Weekly Message
February 3rd, 2015 bySchool Time Traffic – Car Crash- Update
February 3rd, 2015 by
At 7:45, Tuesday morning, a 3 vehicle accident at Bolling Street’s intersection with Highway 425 S., blocked two lanes of traffic, in front of Freds. Read the rest of this entry »
SEARK Reading Council Young Writer’s Contest Winners
February 3rd, 2015 by
left to right: Grace Clowers, Austin Cruce, Jaci Bates, and Samaria Webb. Not pictured: Emily Garcia and Mahogany Warren.
SEARK Reading Council announced the winners of the Young Writer’s Contest at the January meeting Monday night. Students in grades K – 8 from the SEARK five county area ( Bradley, Cleveland, Desha, Drew, and Lincoln) were eligible to enter. The students had to submit an original piece that they had written.
UAM Scholarship Deadline – March 1
February 2nd, 2015 by
Prospective and current students who plan to apply for either institutional or private scholarships to attend the University of Arkansas at Monticello next fall should do so by March 1,
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“Meth Mom” Arrested after Smoking Meth with 14 Year Old Daughter
February 2nd, 2015 by
Thursday, the Drew County Sheriff’s Office along with Department of Human Services and 10th Judicial District Juvenile Court officers executed a search warrant on a residence in Winchester.
2014 Polar Plunge – Videos
January 31st, 2015 byDrew Central Final Scores
January 30th, 2015 byDC Jr. Pirates 53
Smackover 35
DC Lady Pirates 64
Smackover 30
DC Pirates 44
Smackover 58
Friday Afternoon Collision
January 30th, 2015 by
No one was injured, Friday afternoon at 2:55, in a two vehicle collision at the intersection of Highway 425 N. and Hyatt Street, next to the post office.
DC Grad. Jessica Faith Releases Nashville Video
January 30th, 2015 byDrew Central graduate Jessica Faith (Wishard) has just released a video to her song “without a fight”.
It has been a year since Jessica became a “GRAMMY Amplifier 2014 Winner”.
Since that time, the Grammy’s sent her to South by Southwest in Austin, TX to open for superstar Aloe Blacc, and filming a professional music video in Nashville.
Back-to-Back Burglaries Befall Businesses
January 30th, 2015 by
For the second consecutive night, a HWY 425 business was burglarized, after they had closed for the day.
New 2014 Dodge Challenger RT At Ryburn Automotive
January 30th, 2015 by
Job Interviews being Held TODAY for Hampton Inn & Days Inn
January 30th, 2015 by
Employment Opportunity Available: Hampton Inn & Days Inn of Monticello are considering new applicants for Breakfast Attendant, Housekeeping, Front Desk and Management.
Come prepared for an interview Friday, at Hampton Inn 10am-12pm. Must bring resume.
Midnight Burglary Found at Freds
January 29th, 2015 by
Just before midnight, Tuesday night, Monticello Police responded to the report of a commercial burglary at Fred’s Discount Store.
Goffin Guilty of Manslaughter & Agg. Assault – Gets Probation
January 29th, 2015 by
In a one day trial, a Drew County jury found a young Monticello man guilty of manslaughter and aggravated assault in the June 2014 shooting death of another young Monticello man.
Happy Birthday
January 29th, 2015 by
Happy Birthday Dorothy Glover!!
If you see this lady, today,
please sing “Happy Birthday” to her.
That is all she wants for her 79th birthday!
MGSA to Host Pre-State Babe Ruth Tournament
January 29th, 2015 by
Monticello Girls Softball Association has been announced as the host for the South – Arkansas Babe Ruth Pre-State Tournament, being held on the first weekend in June.
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New Compactor Being Installed at City Transfer Station
January 28th, 2015 by
The city of Monticello’s new “trash compactor” is being installed today and Thursday at the “Transfer Station”.
City trash pick up will not be affected, and a place is provided at the Transfer Station for citizens to drop off other trash, as needed.
The old compactor is shown being removed, and the new (blue) one will be installed in its place, at a cost of just under $54,000.
Big-Rig Rollover at 35 & 530
January 28th, 2015 by
At approximately 8 o’clock this morning, an 18 wheeler dump-truck, loaded with soil material seems to have been traveling east on Highway 35 W., and attempted to turn south on the I 530.
Fleeing Suspect Forrest Arrested after Garland County Pursuit & Crash
January 28th, 2015 by
A Monticello man was taken into custody, Tuesday night around 6 PM, in Garland County following what is believed to be his third police pursuit, since being suspected of shooting a gun at a school employee in Hot Springs, causing a 2 school lockdowns.
Family Dollar Opening, Thursday
January 28th, 2015 by
Monticello’s brand-new Family Dollar store, located next to Walgreens at 425/278, plans to be open for business Thursday.
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