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Drew Central Fourth Graders Attend Arkansas Civil War 150th Anniversary Event
January 28th, 2013 by Drew Central Schools-
- Medicine woman, Dyan Bohnert
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- A game called Townball, Billy Nations & his wife
Drew Central Fourth Graders attended the Arkansas Civil War 150th Anniversary Event on January 18th at the Arkansas Post National Memorial Museum. The area outside the museum was set with thirteen stations. Each station had people dressed from the time period of The Civil War while telling stories.
A medicine woman, Dyan Bohnert, explained to the students how maggots had been used to clean wounds. A woman in Confederate uniform, Marde Clardy, showed photographs of women in soldier’s uniforms and told stories of women who fought as men because women were not allowed to fight. Students were given the opportunity to play townball, a game similar to baseball.
Happy Birthday, Deputy David
January 28th, 2013 by Joe Burgess
DCSO Deputy David Wesson is celebrating his birthday.
OK, he’s probably not celebrating it,
But Happy Birthday, anyway
To an MLive Reader
January 28th, 2013 by Joe Burgess
My wife and I had the chance to visit with a young lady last week, who is a devoted MLive reader.
ML wants to send a “Get Well Soon” to Courtney, from Joe & Sue.
Happy Birthday
January 28th, 2013 by Joe Burgess
Happy 9th Birthday, William Beer!!
Love, Daddy and Jantha
Ace Benjamin Rawls Is Celebrating His First Birthday
January 27th, 2013 by Submitted
Ace Benjamin Rawls will be celebrating his first birthday on Sunday, January 27.
He is the son of Jeff and Jamie Rawls of Monticello and the little brother of Jaxon Rawls.
Ace is the grandson of David and Cindy Rawls and Jim and Julie West all of Monticello.
He is the great-grandson of Katherleen Rawls and J.D. and Sandra West, the late Curley Rawls, the late James Benjamin (J.B.) Smith, the late Lucy Brown all of Monticello and the late Betty Travis of Warren.
Superman Truck Stolen Overnight, in Monticello – Update – Arrest Made & Truck Recovered
January 26th, 2013 by Joe Burgess
Monticello Police are searching for Chevy Z71 truck that was stolen Saturday night.
The truck reportedly has a black hood, red cab, and gray bed assembly.
The truck also has a Superman logo on the tailgate.
If seen contact the Metropolis Police Dept, or MPD at 367-3411.
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UPDATE – Read the rest of this entry »
Happy 1st Birthday
January 26th, 2013 by Submitted
Happy 1st Birthday, Robert Alan Williams
Love your family!
MEDC Report
January 25th, 2013 by Joe BurgessMPD & Court Report
January 25th, 2013 by Joe BurgessBoys & Girls Club Report
January 25th, 2013 by Joe BurgessTrotter Appointed, Thomas Re-appointed to Parks Committee
January 25th, 2013 by Joe BurgessMayor Maxwell presented two appointments to the Parks and Recreation Committee Thursday evening at the City Council meeting, to fill positions of two members whose terms have expired.
Joanne Trotter was recommended to replace Sean Tomlison, who requested to step down from the Committee at the end of his term. Cleo Thomas was re-appointed to his position, to continue to serve on the committee. The Council voted to approve these appointments.
City Travel Re-imbursement Raised from 48.5 to 55.5 Cents/Mile
January 25th, 2013 by Joe BurgessParks Committee Report
January 25th, 2013 by Joe BurgessImproper City Alcohol Ordinance to Stop Social Club, Declared “Worthless” as Italian Restaurant Opens 1 Block Away from 2 Churches
January 25th, 2013 by iPhone
“How can a restaurant serve alcohol a block away from two churches, when the City Council passed a 1,000 foot minimum distance requirement, when the Social Club’s owner wanted to re-open?”
MEDC Contract Approved by City Council -Edited
January 25th, 2013 by Joe BurgessThe Monticello City Council approved the extension of MEDC’s bid for services to the city for $268,692 (for 2013) at Tuesday nigh’ts meeting.
Water System Repair Contractor Approved
January 25th, 2013 by Joe BurgessMonticello’s deteriorating water system has been a major topic of concern and discussion with the City Council for the past two years. Last night, the City Council voted to select Siemons Corporation to perform a detailed analysis of what will be needed to upgrade t Read the rest of this entry »
Log Truck Flips Over at EZ-Mart – Logs Hit 2 Cars – 700+ Plays
January 24th, 2013 by iPhoneHappy Birthday
January 24th, 2013 by Submitted
Happy 6th Birthday,Kohl Dickerson
We love you!
From Dad,Mom,Sydney & Kell
“Susan” Gets 8 Year Prison Sentence for Commercial Burglary
January 23rd, 2013 by Joe Burgess
A 44 year old California man, arrested in July by MPD, after a local business owner entered his shop, to find the stranger holding his cash register, received an 8 year prison sentence, Tuesday, in Drew County Circuit Court.
New 911 Co-ordinator / Emergency Services Manager has Busy 1st Day
January 23rd, 2013 by Joe Burgess
After well over a decade with both the Arkansas Dept. of Correction, and Drew County Sheriff’s Dept. auxiliary unit, Drew County’s new 911 Co-ordinator / Emergency Services Manager has experience with handling “unexpected incidents”.
However, on his first day on his new job, the log truck wreck (shutting down Monticello second busiest intersection) shows “you never know what will happen, and when it will happen.
Parks & Rec. Report – Community Center, League Contracts, Improvementst at Sports Complex
January 23rd, 2013 by Joe BurgessHappy Birthday
January 23rd, 2013 by Submitted
Happy Birthday, Debbie!
From your staff.
Judges Lampkin & Ross Honored at MLK Program
January 22nd, 2013 by Joe BurgessFormer Drew County Judge Damon Lampkin and newly appointed District Court Judge P. Luevonda Ross were honored for their achievements at Monday night’s Martin Luther King birthday celebration by the NAACP.
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January 22nd, 2013 by Joe BurgessMLK Celebration Drama Videos
January 22nd, 2013 by Joe BurgessHappy Birthday, Bo
January 22nd, 2013 by Submitted
Happy 3rd Birthday to Bo Hammock!
We all can’t believe how much you’ve grown! You mean so much to so many!”
Bo is the son of Jay and Colleen Hammock, and Leigha Farley.
Friday Night Dance
January 22nd, 2013 by SubmittedThe American LegionPost #2, in McCloy Park, is sponsoring a dance Friday night from 7:30 p.m. ’til, with a variety of music by the “Hwy 13 Band: featuring: Andy & Terrie Briant, Eric Davis, David English & Joe Carmine.
Admission is $5 per person. Everyone is invited to come out and have fun.
Happy 40th Birthday
January 22nd, 2013 by Submitted
4-0 and still looking fabulous!
Happy Birthday, Michelle Stevens Irons
From your best childhood
friend, Shannon
“Feed the Kids’ Receives $5,000 from Ryburn Motor Co.
January 21st, 2013 by Submitted
Benji Ryburn and Ronny Williams of Ryburn Motor Company, in combination with Toyota Motor Company, donated $5000.to the local “FEED THE KIDS” organization.
The “Feed the Kids” program has grown from 8 children from Drew Central Elementary to almost 150 children in both Monticello and Drew Central Schools.
Ghost Hunters (SyFy Channel Show) at Allen House
January 21st, 2013 by Joe Burgess
Local Resident Honored by State House of Representatives
January 21st, 2013 by Submitted
Native Monticellonian P. Q. Gardner was recently presented an Arkansas House of Representatives Citation in honor of his service to his country in the Army Air Corps during WWII; for his lifelong business pursuits in Southeast Arkansas; and for his role for many years in the education of Drew County’s children as teacher and later superintendent at Drew Central Schools.
Mr. Gardner also founded Drew County’s first cable TV company system and is a longtime realtor in the area.
The citation was presented by State Representative Sheilla Lampkin to mark his December 29th birthday.
MLK Memorial March – Video
January 21st, 2013 by Joe Burgess
Pair of White-tailed Kites, Rare Birds, Spotted in Drew County
January 20th, 2013 by Joe Burgess
A MLive reader sighted a pair of White-tailed Kites just off 16 Section Rroad, near the cemetery, recently.
She submitted the photos to Whatbird.com and the birds were verified as White-tailed Kites.
Those are scarce in our area and usually restricted to the south Texas and Mexico area.
Thanks for sharing your discovery.
Rebel Smith Curtis
January 20th, 2013 by SubmittedRebel Smith Curtis age 45 of Dumas, AR passed away on January 19, 2013 in Dumas. She was born July 8, 1967 in New Orleans, LA to Clifford Joseph and Patricia Bryant Smith. She was a Christian and a Licensed Practical Nurse at Delta Memorial Hospital in Dumas for 7 years. Rebel received the Florence Nightingale Award in her graduation from nursing school.
She is survived by her parents, three brothers, Clay (Shelley) Smith Jr. of Geismar, LA, Max (Kelly) Smith of Bella Vista, AR and Dallas (Stephanie) Smith of Siloam Springs, AR, two sisters, Holly (Lloyd) Downen of Dumas, AR and Whitney (Jared) McDonald of Dumas, AR. She also has two sons, J.R. Smith of Dumas and Matthew Kyle Curtis of McGehee, and one daughter, Samantha Kiff of Dumas and two grandchildren, Anna Claire and Shevy.
Visitation will be Monday, January 21, 2012 from 6:00 – 8:00 pm at Abundant Life Church and services Tuesday, January 22, 2013 at 11:00 am, Abundant Life Church in Dumas with burial following at Walnut Lake Cemetery, Rev. Melvin Reagan and Rev. Mack Milner will be officiating. Memorials in memory of Rebel may be made to Hospice Angels in Pine Bluff, AR. Griffin Funeral Home in Dumas will be in charge of services.
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