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Harvest Time in Drew County
August 11th, 2012 by Joe Burgess
This photo was taken on HWY 278, as combine was loading farm trailer.
Happy 10th Birthday Cole!!
August 11th, 2012 by Submitted
Cole is the son of Josh & Janell Harris and little brother of Katie Harris.
Grandparents are David & Jayne Taylor, Gene & Karen Webb and Jim & Sue Harris.
Great-grand parents are Gloria Taylor, Bertha Bolin, Douglas Sullivan and Dorothy Richardson.
We love you!!
Happy 1st Birthday
August 11th, 2012 by Submitted
Happy 1st Birthday, Jorden Rayford,
Love Grandma, Mom and Auntie Pooh
Woods Fire Destroys 84 Drew County Acres, Wednesday
August 10th, 2012 by Joe Burgess
63 MPH Wind Documented as Severe Thunderstorms Leave Trees & Power Lines Down, Roads Closed Last Night
August 10th, 2012 by Joe Burgess
Several strong thunderstorms rolled across Drew County, last night, with strong winds, heavy rains, and dangerous lightning.
The first storm came through around 8:20, another around 11 pm, with 2 more storm systems (one near Florence and another near Lake Monticello) around midnight.
Man Arrested After Assaulting a Deputy
August 10th, 2012 by Joe BurgessFire Strikes College Street Home
August 9th, 2012 by Joe Burgess
Tuesday afternoon, around 1 pm, the Monticello Fire Dept. was called to the scene of a house fire in the 200 block of West College Street.
MPD & DCSO blocked traffic on the busy street, while firefighters limited the damage from the flames to a dining room / hutch area. However, smoke caused damage throughout the residence.
No one was home when the fire began.
Senator Boozman Tours UAM Agri Dept. & Programs
August 9th, 2012 by iPhone
Senator John Boozman toured UAM’s agriculture dept., Thursday morning, as a part of his district-wide agri tour.
Boozman and his staff, along with UAM agri-business faculty visited various sites that are a part of UAM programs.
After the tour Senator Boozman led a brief meeting with those attending, where a wide range of topics were covered, including the Farm Bill, student loans, the drought’s effect on farming, future use of natural gas, and Heirloom tomatos.
One important aspect of UAM’s agri program is that “Most of UAM’s 100 ag majors are from this area, and want to remain in this area” after they graduate.
Monticello / Marion Township to Stay “Dry” – No Signatures Turned In by Liquor Sales Supporters – UPDATED
August 9th, 2012 by Joe Burgess
4:30 Wednesday was the deadline for supporters of the proposed alcohol sales issue to turn in their petition to the Drew County Clerk, in order to get the “wet vote” on the November ballot.
Happy Birthday
August 9th, 2012 by Submitted
Happy 8th birthday Jordan.
(His birthday was Wednesday)
Jordan is the son of Tim and Jennifer Nichols.
We love you, son.
19 Year Old Arrested for Assaulting His 67 Year Old Grandmother – Update
August 8th, 2012 by Joe Burgess
A 19 year old Drew County man remains in jail, following his Sunday arrest for the assaulting his 67 year old grandmother, at her home.
4 Car Crash at Lacey
August 8th, 2012 by Joe Burgess
Tuesday morning, around 9 am, there was a 4 vehicle collision, on HWY 425 near Lacey.
$400,000 Bond Set on 1/4 Pound “Ice” Bust
August 8th, 2012 by Joe Burgess
A Baxter County man received a $400,000 bond, Monday, from District Judge Ken Harper for his role in the arrival of 1/4 pound of methamphetamine in Southeast Arkansas.
Union Bank’s Dave Dickson on Cover of Arkansas Business
August 7th, 2012 by Joe Burgess
Click here to read the Arkansas 
Business article about 9 Southeast Arkansas banks working together in difficult economic times.
Friday Forest Fire Destroys 179 Acres, South of Drew County
August 6th, 2012 by Joe Burgess
The Arkansas Forestry Commission battled a 179 acre woods fire, just south of Drew County, on Berea road in Ashley County.
AFC brought in 6 dozers and a spotter plane to battle the blaze, with the help of 3 local fire depts.
The dozer photo is courtesy of AshleyCountyLedger.com.
The smoke photo is from a MLive reader who saw several fire and emergency vehicles turning onto Goose Hollow Road, from HWY 425 South.
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August 6th, 2012 by Joe Burgess1st Friday Singing on the Square – Video
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August 6th, 2012 by Joe BurgessResidence Destroyed by Morning Fire
August 4th, 2012 by Joe Burgess
The fire at this mobile home, located on Vincent Lane, of off HWY 425 North, was reported to the Monticello Fire Dept. around 8:20, Saturday morning.
Firefighters and trucks responded, but the residence was a total loss.
Hapy 4th Birthday
August 4th, 2012 by Submitted
Happy 4th birthday to Lukas Nichols.
Lukas is the son of Tim and Jennifer Nichols.
We love you, son.
Dr. Jack Lassiter’s Toast & Roast for Historical Society
August 4th, 2012 by Joe Burgess
Judge Sam Bird Roasts Lassiter from MonticelloLive on Vimeo.
Richard Reinhart Reminises from MonticelloLive on Vimeo.
Mark McElroy Introduces Mike Layfield from MonticelloLive on Vimeo.
DMH CEO Layfield Diagnoses Dr. Lassiter from MonticelloLive on Vimeo.
Leigh Lassiter Counts, “My Dad” from MonticelloLive on Vimeo.
Mayor Maxwell Toasts Lassiter’s Accomplishments from MonticelloLive on Vimeo.
Dr. Jack Lassiter Responds to Roasters from MonticelloLive on Vimeo.
New Name, New Facilities, for Former “Business of the Year”
August 3rd, 2012 by Submitted
Drew County Developmental Disabilities Council has officially changed their agency’s name from to “Advantages of Southeast Arkansas, Inc.”
The children’s center will change from Sesame School to “Discovery Children’s Center”. Also, the adult center will no longer be The Other Way, but is changing to “Discovery Skills Center”.
The public is invited to the grand opening/ribbon cutting for their new facilities at South Hyatt & East College St., on August 28 at 1pm.
Timbo’s is Back – Fri & Sat Nights
August 3rd, 2012 by Joe Burgess
James Milton Washington
August 3rd, 2012 by Christian Brothers Funeral HomeJames Milton Washington, 62, passed away on July 30, 2012 at Drew Memorial Hospital. He was born November 26, 1950 in Lacey, AR to Addie Bea Washington and the late New Washington Sr. James was a heavy equipment operator for various employers prior to his failing health.
Mr. Washington join the Pentecostal Church in the Goose Hollow community of Drew County at an early age. A few years ago he met his soul mate, Barbara Pierce, who encouraged him to study the bible and attend church. Both James and Barbara obeyed the gospel of Christ and were baptized and added to the Church of Christ on January 2, 2011. The couple loved the Lord and desired to live according to the scripture was married on February 5, 2011.
He leaves to cherish her memory: loving wife Barbara Washington; four brothers: Eugen Washington of Kansas City, KS; Newt (Shriley) Washington, Jr. of Crossett; Bernard (Shirley) Washington of Fort Worth, TX and John (Kim) Washington of Monticello; six sisters Leola (Burdell) Roberts of Portland, OR; Margaret (Jimmy) Griggs of Bastrop, LA; Gracie (Bertis) Sawyer, Hazelene (James) McCray, Earlene (John) Middleton, and Joyce Darrough of Monticello, AR; and eight step-children: Janeessa Brown, Brandon Pierce, Kellen (Tan) Gray, Katrina Wade, Waymond Wade, Linda Ingram, Renee Wade, and Sharetha Williams; and a host of other relatives and friends. He is preceded in death by his father Newt Washington, Sr.; his brother and best friend Edward (Cook) Washington; brother, RB Washington; and two wives Dorothy Wade Washington and Maxine Ferrell Washington.
A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, August 5th at Kennedy Blvd Church of Christ in Monticello.
Services entrusted by:
Christian Brothers Funeral Home
738 E Oakland
Monticello, AR 71655
Phone: (870) 367-6441
Fax: (870) 367-6430
Drew Central 1st Grade School Supply List
August 2nd, 2012 by Drew Central SchoolsHappy Birthday
August 2nd, 2012 by Submitted
Happy 15th Birthday Brittany Hodges!
Love You!
Mom
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MES Record Numbers
August 1st, 2012 by Mandy MossMonticello Elementary is seeing record numbers with its upcoming Kindergarten class for the 2012-2013 school year. According to Principal Tish Thomas, the numbers rose from 170 students last year, to 223 for this year.
The large increase of students led to two major issues for the school: too few teachers and not enough classrooms.
Log-a-Load for Kids Fish Fry & Auction
August 1st, 2012 by Submitted
The 2012 Drew County Log-a-Load for Kids benefitting Arkansas Children’s Hospital sponsored by the UAM Forestry Club will be held on Saturday, August 4th at 6:00 pm at the Gibson Center on the UAM campus.
Tickets for the fish fry and live and silent auction are $20.00 each. You can be a sponsor by purchasing a table for $500.00 which includes 6 meal tickets and $100.00 of raffle tickets.
Raffle tickets for a $1000.00 gift card for $25.00 each and a Gun-a-Month for $50.00 each are also being sold, and donations are being accepted for the auctions.
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