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Drew County Jury Hearing Case Over Ashley County Bridge
April 3rd, 2013 by Joe Burgess
A Drew County jury of 2 men and 11 women are hearing the case of an Ashley County landowner suing the county over a bridge on a county road.
Veterans Teach Boy Scouts to Burn / Retire US Flags
April 2nd, 2013 by Joe BurgessMonday night, members of our local veterans organizations met with Boy Scout Troop 67, to teach them flag etiquette for the retiring (burning) of worn US flags. The VFW, DAV, and American Legion were represented.
The process is educational and patriotic.
Drew Central’s New School Superintendent Is……….
April 2nd, 2013 by iPhoneDC Board Submits Superintendent Choice to ADE For Approval
April 1st, 2013 by Joe Burgess
The Drew Central school board, along with selected staff members and students, held thorough interviews Wednesday and Thursday with the five potential superintendent candidates.
Notice to all Drew County Solid Waste Customers
April 1st, 2013 by Drew County OfficesEffective immediately, sanitation workers will only pick up trash that is in the county provided containers. No extra bagged trash that is set out beside or on top of the container will be picked up.
Due to recent back injuries and wounds from hypodermic needles, all cans will be picked up by the automated system on the truck.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
Extra trash containers may be purchased for the one time price of $54.25.
Drew County Judge Robert Aiken
Community Easter Service – Videos
March 31st, 2013 by Joe Burgess
Great Monticello Egg Drop – Videos
March 31st, 2013 by Joe Burgess
MHS Band Auxiliaries Announced
March 30th, 2013 by iPhoneBillies Jr High Band Auxiliaries Announced
March 30th, 2013 by iPhoneCity Council Discusses Changing Hours of Alcohol Sales
March 29th, 2013 by Sarah SpencerAn Ordinance to amend the hours liquor can be served in private clubs in the city limits of Monticello was presented to the City Council at the Council’s meeting Thursday evening.
Ryburn Motor Co. – SALE EXTENDED
March 28th, 2013 by Joe Burgess
Mill Employee Med-flighted after Accident
March 28th, 2013 by Joe Burgess
Around 8 pm Wednesday evening, an employee of Price Lumber sustained serious injuries, as he was operating a machine at lumber mill.
Monticello Fire & Rescue responded, along with SEEMS, MASI, Drew County Sheriff’s deputies, Drew County OES and ADEM.
Cliff Gibson Appointed to UofA Board of Trustees by Gov. Beebe
March 28th, 2013 by Submitted
Governor Mike Beebe has named Charles “Cliff” Gibson III of Monticello to the University of Arkansas Board of Trustees.
“Cliff’s appointment helps ensure a dependable voice on the Board for the U of A campuses in South Arkansas,” Beebe said. “His sound judgment and calm demeanor will serve the entire system of schools well in the coming years.”
Rumor or Reality – Man with a Gun (partially correct)
March 27th, 2013 by Joe Burgess
Tuesday, around 2 pm, MLive pageviews sharply increased. This usually means that a topic was making its way around FaceBook or text messages.
The rumor in this case was that a man was walking down a road near Midway Route with a gun.
Here are the details of that incident.
Groundbreaking Ceremony Held for Public Rail Access Facility at Industrial Park
March 27th, 2013 by Sarah Spencer
The groundbreaking ceremony to mark the start of construction of a Public Rail Access Facility in the MEDC Industrial Park was held Tuesday afternoon.
When completed the new rail spur will hook to the existing (soon to be improved) spur at Hood Packaging, and switch to a rail that will send freight cars into the Industrial Site for loading and unloading of cargo. This will likely begin with lumber. Currently Price Lumber and occasionally Maxwell Hardwood load rail freight at the Jackson Street crossing.
B&M Land Management
March 27th, 2013 by Joe Burgess
Cleo Young Featured in KATV 7’s “Full of Life” Profile
March 26th, 2013 by Joe Burgess
KATV, channel 7 recently had viewer’s poll to honor active seniors as a part of the “Full of Life” campaign.
Cleo Young, a longtime Monticello resident was featured on the most recent installment of the series.
Click here for the video link from KATV.
Several of Mrs. Cleo’s family and church family were present for the taping of the segment.
Anna Mae Jordan
March 26th, 2013 by Christian Brothers Funeral HomeMrs. Anna Mae Jordan, of Monticello, died March 22nd at the age of 92. A native of Lacy, she was born to the late Minnie Spencer-Fausett and Lester Daniels on May 4, 1920. Mrs. Jordan is preceded in death by her husband Thomas C. Jordan, Sr. and one daughter.
She leaves to cherish her memory nine children: Robert Davis, Wanda Jordan-Wilson, Ray Jordan Sr., and Minnie Jordan-Ellis of Monticello; Paul E. David of Queens, NY; Thomas C. Jordan, Jr. of Madison, MS; Yustin C. Jordan, Sr. of Redfield, AR; Morrell Jordan of Washington, DC; and Ronny Jordan of Killeen, TX; her grandchildren, great grandchildren, great great grandchildren and great great great grandchildren; as well as a host of relatives and friends.
Funeral Service will be held at 1pm on March 30th at Morning Star M.B. Church in Monticello with Rev. D.J. Buffington officiating. Services entrusted to Christian Brothers Funeral Home of Monticello ( http://www.christianbrothersfuneralhome.com/).
Monticello Memories – Tour of the Museum, Part 4
March 24th, 2013 by Joe Burgess
Before we leave this office/front bedroom of the Drew County Museum there are a few more noteworthy items to discuss. One is a photograph of the wood-framed, original First Baptist Church built in 1860 and torn down in 1902. It stood where the newer one stands today. Actually I believe the fourth building is the church we see today. First Baptist Church has a long, illuminating history in Monticello.
Motorcycle Crashes into Ford on HWY 278
March 23rd, 2013 by Joe Burgess
Around 3:45, Friday afternoon, a BMW motorcycle, with 2 passengers was traveling on HWY 278 West, when a Ford car pulled out in front of it.
Sex Offender Charged With Failure to Notify Change of Address
March 22nd, 2013 by Joe Burgess
Early Monday morning,, while responding to a suspicious vehicle parked at a cemetery report, Monticello Police Department officers stopped a vehicle at the AT&T store on HWY 425 North. During that stop, a registered sex offender was identified and charged with Failure to Report Change of Address.
Happy Birthdays
March 21st, 2013 by Submitted
QC Meets Again to Discuss 1¢ Road Tax Vote
March 20th, 2013 by Joe Burgess
The Drew County Quorum Court called a special meeting, Tuesday night, to discuss the proposed continuation of the county’s one cent road tax, which will be set for July 9.
The main discussion topics were whether to designate a 75/25 or 80/20 split to be designated for the Quorum Court to be able to direct to shortfalls in other budget areas, would thee be a better chance of voter passage if it were divided into two questions, and should the proposed continuation should be for 4 or 6 years.
Thieves Cut Power Poles with Ax, Steal Copper Wire – Update
March 20th, 2013 by Joe Burgess
Two men in a pick-up were stopped by a Chicot County deputy sheriff for speeding, last Tuesday. While approaching the vehicle, the deputy noticed the green copper wire in the back of their truck.
Power Pole Split by Nissan
March 19th, 2013 by Joe Burgess
Around 1:30 Saturday afternoon, the driver of this southbound Nissan lost control of the vehicle on HWY 425 (north of Lacey) and stuck a C&L power pole.
The driver declined medical attention and left with a family member.
Drew County Sheriff’s deputies worked the wreck scene. C&L power crews replace the damage pole.
New Aiport Hangar To Open Soon
March 19th, 2013 by Joe Burgess 
The latest improvement at the Monticello Airport, the new hangar that will be leased to the Price Company, has been completed, except for the parking area.
It is expected to be put into use, generating airport income, within the next month.
Employment Opportunity – Administrative Assistant
March 19th, 2013 by Submitted
Local real estate company seeking full time Administrative Assistant
Requirements: Good grammar, professional dress, good manners, attendance and timeliness. Preference will be given to applicant who can demonstrate skills in: QuickBooks, Excel, Word, and keyboarding.
The Future of the Courthouse Trees – Video
March 19th, 2013 by Sarah Spencer
At Monday’s Quorum Court meeting, Judge Robert Akin brought up the matter of what to do about the tree on the north side of the courthouse. There is concern that the tree will cause foundation damage to the courthouse, and one recommendation was that the tree be removed.
NA Holding Weekly Meetings at Courthouse
March 19th, 2013 by SubmittedNA meetings are being held every Tuesday and Friday at 8:00pm in the County Courthouse Clubroom.
Leona McCollough
March 19th, 2013 by Christian Brothers Funeral HomeLenora McCullough, born Oct. 2, 1919, died peacefully in her home with family members at her side on March 16, 2013 at the age of 93. She was the eldest of two children born to J.W. Everett & Jennie B. Dodds. She retired from Alameda County Fairmont Hospital in San Leandro, CA in 1982.
Visitation will be Friday, March 22nd from 6-7 pm at Christian Brothers Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral Services & Internment to be held at First Baptist Church in Selma, AR on Sat.,Mar. 23rd at 11:00 a.m.
Services entrusted to Christian Brothers Funeral Home of Monticello http://www.christianbrothersfuneralhome.com/
UAM Aerial Photos
March 18th, 2013 by Joe Burgess 
Recently MLive ran a story about AT&T’s cell phone antenna upgrade at the UAM water tank called “A Job with A View.”
Thanks to one of the friendly antenna contractors, we can now share that view with all of our MLive readers.
If you want to use it as your “desktop photo”; right click on your mouse, then click on “save as background.”
Center Helps The Child’s Voice Autism Foundation
March 18th, 2013 by Submitted
The Discovery Skills Center Consumers dressed up blue bulbs as a community service project for the Child`s Voice Autism Foundation. Theses bulbs will be used for the “Light it up blue” Autism awareness event coming in April. Please, remember those dealing with autism by supporting the Child`s Voice foundation during this April event.
Reminder To All Taxpayers To Assess Personal Property By May 31st
March 18th, 2013 by SubmittedThe Drew County Assessor’s office would like to remind all taxpayers that own personal property to assess prior to May 31, 2013. Taxpayers can do this by visiting the Drew County Assessor’s office located at 210 S Main ST, assess over the phone by calling 870-460-6240 or assess online by visiting www.drewcountyassessor.com or at www.actdatascout.com Online assessing is available 24/7 for those who do not have time to make arrangements for assessing during normal business hours – 8:00 am – 4:30 pm.
Spring Break!
March 18th, 2013 by Joe Burgess
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