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Robert Paul Cherry

June 5th, 2013 by Christian Brothers Funeral Home

Monticello resident Robert Paul “Popcorn” Cherry departed this life on May 30th at the age of 58. He was born January 9, 1955 to the late Jessie Horace Cherry and Ruby Pauline Workman.

He leaves to cherish his memory sisters, Gertie Sawyer, Lawanda Pittman, Carol Malone, & Margaret Lawson; and one brother, Larry Cherry.

Graveside services were held and officiated by Rev. Jimmy Albrecht on Saturday, June 1st at Union Ridge Cemetery. Pallbearers were Bobby Sawyer Jr., Charles Sawyer, Jeff Pittillo, Mark Pittman, David Lawson, Chris Lawson, Brandon McDaniel, and Jason McDaniel. http://www.christianbrothersfuneralhome.com/

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Monticello Dance Academy – Recital Videos

June 1st, 2013 by Submitted

“WE WILL ROCK YOU” is a compilation of various age groups taking classes at Monticello Dance Academy.
Students in this group are Maddie and Mary Riley Busby, Lexi and Tristen Thomas, Avery Barnes, Peyton Sinclair, BrookLynn White, Alex Pennington, Gracie Mosley, Kate Brown, Logan Fletcher, Madi Ryburn, Madeline Griffin, Skyler Ashley, Mary Beth Wigley, Jalyn Powell, Hope Sass and Alli Beth King. This number was choreographed by Mrs. Toni Harris, instructor at Monticello Dance Academy.

The finale is “U Can’t Touch This”. The students are as follows: Blaine, Reese and Karissa Morman, Maddie and Mary Riley Busby, Gale and Grace Lee, Anna and Caroline Groves, Logan Fletcher, Kate Brown Olivia Wilson, Gracie Mosley, Kayla Arrington, Alli Beth King, Krista Sparks, Anna Collins, Abby Sass, Rivers Frazer, and Mary Beth Wigley. This number was choreographed by Mrs. Allison Neill, owner of Monticello Dance Academy.

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Other Brother (Shooting Suspect) Now in Custody

May 30th, 2013 by Joe Burgess

Monticello Police confirmed the Thursday arrest of Jimmy Kincade, Jr., who along with his brother, Jermaine Kincade (arrested Friday), allegedly shot a shotgun at three Turtle Creek Apt. residentS, last Thursday, seriously injuring two of the victims. The pair of brothers then fled the scene, to be found later at Pilgrim Rest Apts., when they then fled on foot.

Both were arrested in Chicot County, due to the co-operative efforts between the Chicot County Sheriff’s Dept. and Monticello Police.

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Puttin’ on the Ritz – SEARK Concerts – Videos

May 29th, 2013 by Sarah Spencer

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Happy Birthday X 3

May 29th, 2013 by Submitted

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Former Drew County Judge Dale Hughes Passes Away

May 28th, 2013 by iPhone

Former Drew County Judge Dale Hughes passed away, Tuesday, following a prolonged illness.

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19 Year Old Dead, 17 Year Old Injured, Following Early Morning Crash, Monday

May 28th, 2013 by Joe Burgess

A 19 year of lost his life, and a 17 was air-lifted to JRMC, following a single vehicle crash on Old HWY 13, Monday morning, around 3:45 am.

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Wounded Deputy & Firefighter’s Widow Honored by Veterans

May 28th, 2013 by Joe Burgess

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Local Schools & Businesses Reaching Out to Oklahoma Tornado Victims

May 28th, 2013 by Joe Burgess

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Memorial Day Service – Videos

May 27th, 2013 by Joe Burgess

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Memorial Day Service – Photos

May 27th, 2013 by Joe Burgess

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City Memorial Day Closings

May 27th, 2013 by City of Monticello

City offices will be closed on Monday for Memorial Day.

The transfer station will be closed.

Trash route will run on Wednesday.

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Piano Recital by Joyce Pevey’s Students – Videos

May 26th, 2013 by Joe Burgess

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EZ-Mart South Destroyed by Afternoon Fire

May 25th, 2013 by Joe Burgess

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Head of the Class – “40 Shining Stars” – Videos

May 24th, 2013 by Joe Burgess

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MHS Yearbooks Are In – Pick Up This Week

May 24th, 2013 by Monticello Schools

MHS Yearbooks are in and available for pick up on Thursday, Friday and Tuesday (5/23, 5/24 & 5/28)

Times for pickups are 8-11 am and 12- 3pm (no pickups from 11-12) Extras are available for $40

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Flags to Honor & Remember Veterans, Sponsored by Kiwanis Club

May 24th, 2013 by Submitted

Kiwanis is selling flags to decorate the square and courthouse again this year. Flags can be purchased in honor or memory of any service members. Flags are $30 and can be purchased from any Kiwanis member or at Union Bank from Sandra Wright or Gail Hooker.

All proceeds go to fund the Monticello Kiwanis service project, which is bedroom makeovers for children in need.

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Engineering Institute at Drew Central

May 23rd, 2013 by Drew Central Schools

: Hunter Goad, Alex Owens

: Timber Simpson, Sandra Mondragon, Ty’Kayla Lucas In the back Brandie Collier teacher

: Krista Donley, Eva Arrington teacher, Aspen White

Fourth graders at Drew Central Elementary worked on their engineering skills by attending DC Engineering Institute during their second semester as part of a grant written by teacher Eva Arrington funded by Toyota & Ryburn Automotive.

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Happy 7th Birthday

May 23rd, 2013 by Submitted

Happy 7th Birthday Jared

We Love You,

Mom, Dad, & Jacob

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Christian Bros. Funeral Home

May 23rd, 2013 by Submitted

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Got Storm Damage?

May 22nd, 2013 by Joe Burgess

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Happy 6th Birthday

May 22nd, 2013 by Submitted

Trey Knight turns 6 years old, last week.

He is the son of David and Becki Knight, and the big brother of Abigail Knight.

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Drew Central Graduation – Videos

May 22nd, 2013 by Joe Burgess

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Happy Birthday

May 22nd, 2013 by Submitted

Happy 15th Birthday

Lakeria Simpson

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Black Mold in Courthouse Discussed by Quorum Court

May 21st, 2013 by Joe Burgess

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Quorum Court Discusses Landfill, Installing Scales, New Office Building, & New Garbage Cells

May 21st, 2013 by Joe Burgess

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DMH Report to Quorum Court & Construction Update

May 21st, 2013 by Joe Burgess

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Divers Fish Chevy Out of Lake Monticello

May 20th, 2013 by Joe Burgess

Friday, around noon, the Monticello Fire & Rescue Dive Team was called to Lake Monticello, where a couple fishing were trying to load their boat onto its trailer.

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