Around 2:30, Sunday morning, Monticello Police and Arkansas State Troopers responded to the call of home on Oakland Street, being struck by a Chevy SUV.
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Polar Plunge Raises Over $12,000 for Special Olympics
February 18th, 2013 by Joe Burgess
Former Circuit Clerk Accepts Guilty Plea to Falsifying Records & Misuse of Office – Update
February 15th, 2013 by Joe Burgess
Former Drew County Circuit Clerk Pat Scifres Savage Montgomery accepted a guilty plea on two of the three charges she was accused of, in Drew County Circuit Court, this morning by a special appointed judge, Judge John Langston of Little Rock.
Drew Central Sets Deadline for Superintendent Search
February 15th, 2013 by Sarah Spencer
At the Drew Central school board meeting, Thursday, Superintendent MIke Johnston reported to the Board that there have been seven or eight completed applications received for the upcoming vacancy.Numerous other applicants have called about the position.
Arrest Update – Local Man Wanted for Thefts
February 15th, 2013 by Submitted
An arrest has been made in this case, which ran on MLive last week.
Head-On Collision at MHS Sends 4 to DMH, Thursday
February 15th, 2013 by Joe Burgess
Just before 3 pm, Thursday afternoon, a Toyota Camry and a Toyota Carolla were involved in a head-on collision on Old Warren Road, near the Monticello High School.
Monticello Fire & Rescue were paged out to extricate the driver of the Camry. Monticello Police, Drew County Sheriff’s Office, and Arkansas State Troopers worked and assisted at the crash scene.
SEEMS and MASI transported the injured victims. Dan’s Towing and C&L Wrecker towed the Toyotas.
2 City Council Members Announced for Advertising & Promotion Committee
February 15th, 2013 by Joe Burgess
Truck Hits Tree, Tree Hits Truck
February 15th, 2013 by Joe Burgess
During Sunday morning’s heavy rains, there were several motor vehicles accidents, including this one on Winchester Road.
The driver lost control of the Dodge pick-up, which struck a large tree. The impact caused a large tree limb to fall onto the vehicle.
Drew County Sheriff’s Dept. worked the crash scene, the driver was transported to Drew Memorial Hospital.
Sadie Johnson Center To Open April 14 – Parks Committee Sets Rental Fees
February 14th, 2013 by Joe BurgessThe new Sadie Johnson Community Center is scheduled to hold it’s grand opening Sunday, April 14 at 3 pm.
You can call City Hall, beginning April 1, to reserve the building for dates on or after April 15.
The Monticello parks and rec. committee, at their Tuesday meeting, set for rental fees for the next facility.
To rent the new structure will cost you…….
Truck Wreck on 425 South, This Morning
February 13th, 2013 by Joe Burgess
Around 8 am, this morning, a Penske rented box van, headed north, the driver reportedly fell asleep while driving, rolling the large vehicle into the ditch of Hwy 425, near Beulah Road.
Arkansas State Police, Drew County Sheriff’s Deputies, AHTD, and Reliable Wrecker worked the wreck site.
The driver declined medical attention by the responding ambulance.
Career Opportunity at DMH
February 13th, 2013 by Submitted
Happy Birthday, Ryan
February 13th, 2013 by Joe Burgess
HAPPY 16th BIRTHDAY!!
We love you- Mama, Daddy, & Reid
DCES’s Updated Safety & Security Program Starts Today
February 13th, 2013 by Joe Burgess
“Today is the first day for our new safety policy! Letters went home to parents to let them know that we are implementing two main policies.
Tuesday Rainbow
February 13th, 2013 by Joe Burgess
Thanks to the MLive reader who shared this rainbow photo with us.
Update – Whaley Fire Station Photo
February 13th, 2013 by Joe Burgess
Police Drug Dog Searches MHS – Hunting Rifle Found in Truck
February 12th, 2013 by Joe Burgess
Friday morning, the Monticello Police Dept. and Juvenile Parole and Probation Dept, along with the Bradley County Sheriff’s Dept. canine unit, conducted a random search at Monticello High School with drug dog
Triple A Pawn Shop & Sporting Goods – Over 150 Guns in Stock & Ammo
February 12th, 2013 by Joe Burgess
Armstrong Witt Plant in Warren Adding 108 Jobs
February 11th, 2013 by Joe Burgess
According to SalineRiverChronicle.com, Armstrong Hardwood Flooring Company Witt Plant located in Warren, Arkansas has announced that they will soon be expanding their Warren facility by adding 108 employees.
Go to SalineRiverChronicle.com to read the full report of the expansion.
Speed Bumps on Wilson Mill Road Gone, Radar & Citations to Take It’s Place
February 11th, 2013 by Joe Burgess
Drew County road workers removed the speed bump on Wilson Mill Road (near Maxwell Hardwood Flooring) Friday morning.
Drew County Judge Robert Akin told MLive, that drivers should expect law enforcement officers to take their place, to maintain safe speeds near the plant entrances, and that tickets will be written to speeding vehicles.
Ryburn Makes Donation To UAM School of Nursing
February 11th, 2013 by Joe Burgess
Ryburn Motor Co. and the National Automobile Dealers Charitable Foundation and the Arkansas Automobile Dealers Association recently donated a Resusci Anne training unit consisting of four CPR mannequins and one automated external defibrillator to the School of Nursing at the University of Arkansas at Monticello for use in the school’s nursing skills laboratory.
Arkansas Workforce Center Offers Youth Employment Programs
February 11th, 2013 by Submitted
Attention Youth: Ages 14-21
Are you searching for a job or the skills training needed to get a job? Are you interested in going to college and need career guidance?
If so… The Arkansas Workforce Center at Monticello may have the “hook-up” for you.
Happy Sweet 16
February 11th, 2013 by Submitted
Happy Sweet 16 Alex Jones
Love,
Dad, Mom, Lil Mike and Morgan.
Prescription Drop Box at MPD to Collect Unneeded Meds
February 11th, 2013 by Submitted
The Drew County Home Hometown Health Initiative received a mini-grant from Arkansas Department of Human Services, Division of Behavioral Health Services, Office of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention to purchase a prescription drop box for the residents of Drew County.
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February 11th, 2013 by Joe BurgessWrecks & Rain
February 10th, 2013 by Joe Burgess
Heavy rain fell across Drew County, Sunday morning, causing several roads to be underwater, in places; sending at least three vehicles into crashes, especially around 11 am.
On Old Dermott Road, a Toyota was traveling toward HWY 35, hydroplaned after hitting some water over the roadway, then struck a tree and rolled over.
The driver was transported to DMH by SEEMS.
The Fire & rescue Team and Sheriff’s Dept. responded to the call.
Another vehicle was invoplved in a single vehicle acciden, east of the Pine Hill / HWy 293 intersection, MASI and DCSO worked that accident.
Yet another vehicle, this time a Lincoln, ran off of HWY 425, near lacey, crossing into the trees, next to the highway. DCSO also responded to that accident.
Finally, a tree was reported to have fallen across HWY 35 West, near Rock Springs, blocking both lanes of the highway.
Happy Birthday, Chief
February 10th, 2013 by Joe Burgess
Happy Birthday to MPD Chief Eddy Deaton.
Since his birthday is today, he was presented with his birthday cake, Friday.
Happy Birthday, Chief.
Pipe Organ Recital by 5 Local Organists
February 10th, 2013 by Joe Burgess
McCray Earns Master’s Degree
February 9th, 2013 by Joe Burgess
Drew County Extension Agent Hazelene McCray earned her master degree in Workforce Development from the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville. She participated in the commencement on December 15, 2012.
She holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Arkansas in Monticello.
Hazelene is married to James L. McCray Sr. They have two sons and seven grandchildren
Area Author Publishes Book
February 9th, 2013 by Submitted
Peggy Brooks has announced the publication of her debut novel, The Stories My Children Didn’t Want to Hear.
Peggy, writing under her maiden name of Peggy J. Henry Brooks, has lived most of her 74 years of life in Southeast Arkansas and has recently had the first volume of her lifelong stories, self-published by Lulu, and says “This first volume is dedicated to my kids because this would not have been possible had they not tired of hearing my stories over and over again.”
Discount Merchandise Offers Savings to UAM Students
February 9th, 2013 by Joe Burgess
Note from City on Trash Pick Up
February 8th, 2013 by Joe Burgess
Metal handles on cans shoud face street.
The City of Monticello apologizes for any inconveniences caused in the process to convert from bag pick up to cart pick up for solid waste.
Instructions and map of pick-up days are attached to each new can.
Only the new cans will be picked up by the trash truck. (except for Ward 4 residents who don’t have the new recepticles, yet)
Every address with a cart will be picked up one day a week and those days are based off of the voting wards; ward one will be picked up every Monday, ward two on Tuesday, ward three on Thursday and ward four on Friday. If you don’t know which ward you live in, please call 367-3415.
Happy Birthday
February 8th, 2013 by Submitted
Audrey Dey Howard celebrates her 7th birthday February 8th!
Audrey is the daughter of Jacob & Whitney Maggard and Eric & Candi Howard. She is the granddaughter of Patty Ross, Paul & Vicki Dottley, and Jimmy & Wanda Howard. She is the big sister to Bentley Maggard.
Audrey is a 1st grade student in Mrs. Hayes class at MES. She is a 5th year dance student at Monticello Dance Academy and loves her dance instructors, Mrs. Allison and Mrs. Toni.
Happy Birthday, Audrey Dey…We love you so much!!!
Billie Booster Awards Banquet – Videos
February 8th, 2013 by Joe BurgessBillie Booster Awards Banquet – Photos
February 8th, 2013 by Joe Burgess
The Family that’s Arrested Together…..
February 7th, 2013 by Joe Burgess
Last October, at 2:15, on an early Saturday morning, a local man, his girlfriend, and her daughter were arrested, following a traffic stop for no license plate by Monticello Police, near HWY 425 & Barkada Road. All three occupants were charged with possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine).
The man and woman plead guilty to their Possession of a Controlled Substance and Drug paraphernalia charges Thursday morning in Drew County Circuit Court. Both were wanted by authorities on warrants at the time of their arrest.
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