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Ryburn Automotive – 7 Day Sell-off Ends Today

April 29th, 2013 by Joe Burgess

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Local Businessman Buys Old Coke Plant Property

April 26th, 2013 by Joe Burgess

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Former Police Dispatcher, 10-7, 10-42

April 26th, 2013 by Joe Burgess

Former police dispatcher and jail matron, Debbie Rausch, passed away Wednesday.

Ms. Rausch served law enforcement agencies in Hamburg, Crossett, and Monticello.

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MJHS Cheerleaders

April 25th, 2013 by Submitted

Monticello Junior High Cheerleaders 2013-2014
Back row left to right: Katherine Dickson, Jasmonique Daniels, Brooke Shrum, Mikayla McGregor, Kristen Daniel, Kirsten Harrison
Middle row left to right: Hannah Kibodeaux, Sarah Nichols, Nora Catherine Saffold, Dailyn Johnston, McKenzie McClain, Dottie Grace Brown
Front row left to right: Bliss Jaggers Captain, Mason Davis Co-Captain

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2013 Farm Famly of the Year – Dr. Jason Cater & Family

April 25th, 2013 by Joe Burgess

cater Dr. Jason Cater’s Family has been named the 2013 Farm Family of the Year by the Drew County Farm Family Committee.

Story courtesy of Chance Wright, of The Advance

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Tally Kilgore

April 25th, 2013 by Christian Brothers Funeral Home

Tally Kilgore made his Journey home complete at 1:00AM Tuesday morning. He was preceded in death by his devoted wife of 62 years Helen Kilgore and daughter Sharon Lewis. He leaves behind six wonderful daughters, five sons as well as a host of grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Viewing will be on Sunday, April 28th from 3-4pm followed by the Funeral Service at 4pm at Revival Center Church of God In Christ in Monticello. Internment will be at Haly Cemetery. Services entrusted to Christian Brothers Funeral Home of Monticello http://www.christianbrothersfuneralhome.com/

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DTF Reports 2 Methamphetamine Arrests

April 24th, 2013 by Joe Burgess

drug arrest According to Lt. Jason Akers of the Tenth Drug Task Force, a 52 year old Monticello man was arrested by Drug Task Force Agents last week, and faces felony narcotics charges after what Agents suspect to be methamphetamine was located inside his vehicle on a traffic stop.

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Suspects Arrested, after they “Pocket Dial” 911, as they Run from Police

April 23rd, 2013 by Joe Burgess

On Wednesday evening, April 10, around 6 pm, Monticello Police received a call from a local woman, reporting that she had been threatened by four suspects from Dumas on a local church parking lot. One of them allegedly pointed a handgun at her, through her vehicle window.

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Sunday Wedding

April 23rd, 2013 by Submitted

Courtney Breedlove, daughter of Monty and Tina Meek of Monticello and Joe and Toni Breedlove of Hamburg and Shane Hale, son of Bill and Donna Hale, formerly of Dermott, were married in a small garden wedding on April 21st, at the Trotter House.

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Leo Jackson

April 23rd, 2013 by Christian Brothers Funeral Home

Leo S. Jackson died Friday, April 19th. Born April 22, 1932 in Wilmar, Arkansas to the late James “Jim” Jackson and Clara Chavis-Jackson, Leo found that he had a gift when he started out working with his father. He was a very well-known carpenter throughout southeast Arkansas and began his entrepreneurship over 50 years ago building houses, cabinets and room addition anything a person could think of.

He confessed his life to Christ at an early age and rededicated his life back to Christ under the leadership of Rev. Jessie Washington and was a faithful member of St. James A.M.E. church in Wilmar until his health failed him. Although he couldn’t attend church he always tuned in and listen to Bishop G.E. Patterson every Sunday. Leo is preceded in death by his brothers James Edward Jackson, Alberta Walter Jackson, James Walter Jackson and his sister Madeline Jackson and his first wife Rosie Lee Jackson.

He leaves to cherish is memory, his devoted wife Charlie Mae Smith- Jackson; four sons Gregory Reid (Bennie), Kenneth Smith Sr., Kevin L. Smith, Nick Smith all of Monticello; three daughters Charlotte Smith, Jo Ann Trotter of Monticello and Toasha Davis of Taylor, MI; three brothers, James Travis Jackson of Kenosha WI, Curley Lee Jackson of Wilmar, and Lester Marvin Jackson of Stockdale, TX; two sisters Odessa Winfield of Chicago, IL and Patricia Ann Douglas of Wilmar. He leaves a host of grandchildren and great-grandchildren, nephews, nieces and friends that will cherish his precious memories forever.

Funeral Services to be held at Revival Center Church in Monticello, AR on Thursday, April 25th at 2 p.m. Services entrusted to Christian Brothers Funeral Home of Monticello

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Fire Station Construction – Updated Photo

April 22nd, 2013 by Joe Burgess

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Drive for 365 at Union Bank

April 22nd, 2013 by Joe Burgess

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Rob “Shrock” Shirakbari Concert – Video (with Special Guest, Rumer)

April 22nd, 2013 by Joe Burgess

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Rob Shrock – One Monticello Life (Video)

April 22nd, 2013 by Joe Burgess

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Sunday Crash Send Both Drivers to DMH – Edited

April 21st, 2013 by Joe Burgess

Around 1 pm, the driver of a southbound Pontiac GTO was attempting to turn east, from HWY 425 onto HAY 278, when turned in from of a Volkswagen Passat , which was northbound.

SEEMS transported both driver to Drew Memorial Hospital.

Monticello Police worked the accident.

Reliable Towing and C&L Wrecker removed the vehicles.

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Sarah Beth Pippen – One Monticello Life

April 21st, 2013 by Joe Burgess

As the Monticello community met for the annual Easter Community Service recently, many familiar faces were present.

There was a new face, who was introduced as a part of the program, to sing “How Great Thou Art”, before the message.

Sarah Beth Pippen, the worship leader at Immanuel Baptist Church, then led the room into worship, as she followed with a strong, spirit-filled rendition of the old, familiar hymn.

MLive recently spoke with Sarah Beth, as a part of our One Monticello Life series.

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Krawfish for Kids – Photos

April 21st, 2013 by Joe Burgess

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Fairgrounds Livestock Barn Piers’ Concrete Poured

April 19th, 2013 by Joe Burgess

Concrete has been poured this week for seven of the piers of the new livestock barn at the Drew County Fairgrounds.

The new barn is expected to be completed by the County Fair in September.

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Gates Selected as Razorback Cheerleader

April 19th, 2013 by Joe Burgess

Madelynn Gates has been chosen as a Razorback Cheerleader for the 2013-2014 season.

This will be Madelynn’s 2nd year to cheer for the University of Arkansas.

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City Council Changes Policy for Multii-Unit Pick-ups & Dumpsters

April 19th, 2013 by Sarah Spencer and Joe Burgess

The City Council voted unanimously to pass an ordinance requiring that dumpster pads be installed in front of all dumpsters serviced by the City’s garbage and recycling collection trucks.

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Cindy Hilburn Named New MES Principal

April 17th, 2013 by Sarah Spencer

Cindy Hilburn has been selected to serve as the new Elementary School Principal for the Monticello School District.

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Drew Central Announces Hall of Fame & Distinguish Service Inductees

April 17th, 2013 by Drew Central Schools

Hall of Fame inductees for 2013 include
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Rumors of McGehee School Shooting Suspect Are “Totally False”

April 16th, 2013 by iPhone

Around 1pm, Tuesday, MLive spoke to the McGehee School Superintendant’s office, then visited with McGehee Police Chief Jim White, about the rumored situation. Read the rest of this entry »

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DC’s Katie Taylor Discusses DC Trip & Plans for Expand “Packs of Hope” Program to School Board

April 16th, 2013 by Joe Burgess

At their recent Drew Central school board meeting, the board heard a report from Katie Taylor about her recent trip to Washington DC, as well as her plans to expand her service project “Pack of Hope” to more DC students in need.

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$150,000 Bond Set for Murder Suspect of Missing Woman

April 16th, 2013 by Joe Burgess

Circuit Court Judge Kenny Johnson, Monday, set a $150,000 bond for the man accused in the First Degree Murder of an area woman, who was located in a grave behind the suspect’s house. She had been missing for nine days.

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Triple A Pawn Shop & Sporting Goods – Turkey Hunting Supplies Available Now

April 16th, 2013 by Joe Burgess

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Monticello Native, Rob Shrock, In Concert April 19

April 15th, 2013 by Joe Burgess

The SEARK Concert Association is presenting a special concert performance by Monticello’s own Rob Shrock, April 19, at 7 pm.

Rob spoke to MLive and is excited to be returning to Monticello. He is looking forward to performing for his friends and classmates again.

Rob has led an exciting musical career, since graduating from MHS, including performing and recording with legends of the industry.

He is best known for his associations with Burt Bacharach and Dionne Warwick, as well as his work on the 72nd Academy Awards show.

The concert will be held at the UAM fine arts center. Tickets are available by calling 460-1060

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Accident at Walmart Stoplight

April 14th, 2013 by Joe Burgess

MPD officers are shown working the car accident that occurred at the Murphy Oil Station on HWY 425 north, around 1:50 pm.

No information about injuries was available.

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Burglars Arrested after Vehicle Gets Stuck in Crime Scene Yard

April 11th, 2013 by Joe Burgess

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Billies Baseball Beats Arkadelphia 11-6

April 9th, 2013 by iPhone

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Intermodal Engineer Focus of Complaints from Railroad & Board

April 9th, 2013 by Submitted

According to SalineRiverChronicle.com, The Southeast Arkansas Intermodal Authority conducted a called meeting Friday, April 5 at the offices of the Bradley County Economic Development Commission.

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