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Dense Fog Over Drew County

September 10th, 2013 by Joe Burgess

Dense fog is covering Drew County like a thick blanket, this morning.

Please give yourself some extra driving time for safety.

Bordeaux Road to be Closed Permanently (to Through Traffic), Due to I-69 Construction, Today – UPDATE

September 9th, 2013 by Joe Burgess

According to Judge Robert Akin, Bordeaux Road, which runs between HWYs 278 and 35, approximately 2 miles east of Monticello (Dead Man’s Curve area) will be permanently closed, today, by the Arkansas Highway Dept., due to the construction of the I-69 bypass.

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Commuter Capital, LP Has Earned More Than 10% Since March 2013 Inception

September 9th, 2013 by Submitted

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4-Wheeler Accident Brings Rescue Copter to Drew County

September 9th, 2013 by Joe Burgess

Around 12:45, Sunday afternoon, this AirEvac LifeTeam rescue helicopter landed on HWY 425 South at Beulah Road, to pick up a 55 year old Monticello man, following a 4-wheeler accident on a pond levee.

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1st Friday Jam Session on the Square – Videos

September 8th, 2013 by Joe Burgess

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Immanuel Baptist Church Handbells & Chimes – Videos

September 8th, 2013 by AJ Huffman

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1970 Huey Helicopter at Monticello Airport

September 6th, 2013 by iPhone

This Vietnam era Huey military helicopter landed at Ellis Field, Friday morning, around 11 am.

The chopper had seen military action overseas, before recently being refurbished in Arizona.

The Huey is one of at least 7 that are being transferred to Florida, where they will be re-sold, possible back to another governmental agency, for use scouting fires or other events in the US, or flown back overseas.

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Local Industry Expanding, Considering Lease of MEDC’s Spec Building

September 6th, 2013 by Joe Burgess

The industrial “spec” speculative building, which was built as a qualification for the state’s ACE program, seems to have a local industry that will likely use the structure as part of a long term lease, for warehouse space.

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Drew Central Band “Cans for Band”

September 6th, 2013 by Drew Central Schools

Drew Central Band is holding a fundraiser called “Cans For Band”. There will be drop off locations at the Drew Central home games. Please bring your recyclable cans to help out the Drew Central Band. If you are not going to the games or have too much to take to the games and would like to donate, please contact Amanda Nall at 870-723-2373. Money raised will go to band uniforms and other expenses.

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Need A Good, Used Pick-Up? Call Ryburns

September 5th, 2013 by Joe Burgess

This 2012 Ford F-250 King Ranch Super Crew 4X4, only has 16,560 miles.

Call Keith Wallis at Ryburns at (870) 367-5353 to learn more about this heavy duty truck, or our other pre-pwned vehicles.

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Drew County Man Gets $50,000 Bond for Alleged Rape Of 8 Year Old

September 4th, 2013 by iPhone

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Need a Good Used Pick-up? Call Ryburns.

September 4th, 2013 by Submitted

2013 Ford F150 XLT 4×4 Crew Cab, with only 19,617 miles.

Save thousands on this truck! Won’t last long.

Call Mike Smith at 870-460-5557 or 367-5353.

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N. Hyatt & W. McCloy Intersection Closed, Tuesday for Big Rig Breakdown

September 4th, 2013 by iPhone

An 18-wheeler from Batesville “threw a drive-shaft”, around 6 pm, near EX-Mart North. shutting down the McCloy & Hyatt Street intersection.

Reliable Towing pulled the big-rig out of the highway, opening up traffice.

MPD, DCSO, and a State Trooper were seen assisting traffic, which was detoured uto North Hyatt.

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ATM Burglary Attempted, Sunday Morning

September 3rd, 2013 by Joe Burgess

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Ryburns’ Rebates Exteneded Today – “The Best Time to Buy”

September 3rd, 2013 by Joe Burgess

At Ryburn Motor Co. our rebates have been extended through today. That means Today is the best time to buy Your New Car.

Come by Today. We’ll earn your business

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Public Auction – Auction

September 3rd, 2013 by Monticello Schools

The Monticello School District is taking sealed bids on a 2610 Long Tractor Serial # 64018088. The tractor has 564 hours. Bids must be received by Monday September 9th 2013 @ 10:00am. Bids will be opened on Monday September 9th 2013 @ 11:00am. Please mark the envelope on the outside “Tractor Bid”.

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Public Notice – Auction

September 3rd, 2013 by Monticello Schools

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Mini Dreams Consignment Event – Now – Sept 3

August 30th, 2013 by Submitted

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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.

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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.

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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.

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4 Vehicle Pile Up in School Traffic Sends 2 to Hospitals, Monday

August 27th, 2013 by Joe Burgess

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Leprechaun Precious Metals Now Makes Loans On Guns

August 26th, 2013 by Submitted

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3 Fires at Same Time in Drew County

August 26th, 2013 by Joe Burgess

Collin Cominto barn fire
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.

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Happy Birthday

August 26th, 2013 by Submitted

Happy Birthday, Cari

We love you,

Ron, Alissa, Brendon, Justin, and Ashton.

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Happy Birthday

August 26th, 2013 by Submitted

Happy late 9th Birthday to Logan Campos.

We love you!

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Happy Birthday

August 25th, 2013 by Submitted

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, REBECCA MOSS!

WE LOVE YOU!

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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.