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Professor Arrested for Threatening Officer
November 5th, 2012 by Joe Burgess
Around 10 pm, Tuesday night, a UAM professor was arrested by University Police for disorderly conduct, resisting arrest, and threatening an officer.
Beth Davis Sworn In As Secretary / Treasurer Of The Arkansas Assessor’s Association
November 5th, 2012 by Submitted
Recently, Beth Davis was sworn in as Secretary/Treasurer of the Arkansas Assessor’s Association by Charlie Daniels, Auditor of State.
Happy 3rd Birthday
November 5th, 2012 by Submitted
Carter is 3 years old today.
Happy Birthday to our little ‘Boogie’.
We love you
Daddy, Momma, Sissy, Nana, Pawpaw, NikNik, Brian, Clayton, Mason
One Monticello Life – Robin Hood, Candidate for County Judge
November 4th, 2012 by Mandy Moss
Robin Hood, son of Mack and Nola Hood, has lived in Drew County for almost all of his life. He was raised with 3 sisters and 3 brothers and said that having so many siblings made growing up a lot of fun, and described them as a very close family.
“We were very family oriented. My family was very loving and very Christian oriented. My mother was very spiritual and she was the spiritual head of our family. We always went to church; it was the focus of our lives.”
One Monticello Life – Jessie Griffin – Candidate for Drew County Judge
November 4th, 2012 by Submitted
Jessie Griffin, Republican candidate for county judge is age 59 and married to Linda Bordeaux Griffin. He is running for county judge “to give back to the community” that has been his home for many years and to utilize the management and leadership skills he has developed over the last forty years.
One Monticello Life – Robert Akin – Candidate for Drew County Judge
November 4th, 2012 by Caleb Burger
“I’m a natural born leader,” Robert Akin, independent county judge candidate, said.
Demonstrating leadership started as early as grade school and continued through high school and into the workforce. He mentioned always being a leader in clubs in high school including running the rodeo club, which sent and paid kids’ way to nationals. Akin presided as president of the State Chuck Wagon Association with 700 members. This organization worked with special needs kids through Ark of Arkansas and Sunshine School by putting on rodeos for them. He served as vice president of Maintenance Local at the Pine Bluff paper mill requiring him to represent and negotiate contracts for 400 people.
Remember Time Change
November 4th, 2012 by Joe Burgess
Happy Birthday
November 3rd, 2012 by Submitted
Wow wee look who’s 3!!!!!
Haiden Warner Nov.3rd
We ALL love you :)
PrimeLending Celebrates Grand Opening of New Office
November 2nd, 2012 by Joe Burgess
PrimeLending celebrated their ceremonial ribbon-cutting last week, with a catered meal for their guests and tours of their new facility.
The PrimeLending staff also presented awards recognizing our local Veteran’s organizations, UAM, and the Cornerstone Coalition.
Revel Jackson won a 32” TV, Many other door prizes were given away throughout the day.
PrimeLending staff members are: front row left to right: Tiffany Berryman– Monticello Branch Manager, Beth Rowan- Processing Manager, Renee Estes– Sr. Loan Officer, Tena Guin– Loan Processor, Chad Bradford– Loan Officer,
back row: Jimmie Hilburn – Loan Officer, Brandon Lyon – Loan Officer, Scott Denton
Not shown – James Nichols – Arkansas Area Manager, Scott Denton – Loan Officer
Tuesday House Fire Being Investigated as Possible Arson
November 2nd, 2012 by Joe Burgess
MLive Judge Candidate Interviews
November 2nd, 2012 by Joe Burgess 
Today, MonticelloLive will be running “Meet the Candidates” articles with the County Judge Candidates.
Learn more about the men that are seeking the office of Drew County Judge, and then VOTE?
DC Students Earn All-Region Choir Recognition
November 2nd, 2012 by Drew Central SchoolsSeveral Drew Central students recently made the Southeast Junior and Senior All Region Choirs. DCHS students are Jessica Wishard and Caleb Eubanks, 1st chair; Michael Carpenter, 4th chair; Katie Taylor and Hunter Neptun, 7th chair; Kyle Kamminicki, 9th chair, Samantha Jo Chapman, 17th chair; Jazmine Rivera, 20th chair; Bianca Rochelle, 2nd alternate. They will be participating in the senior high choir.
Festival Planning Group Seeking Suggestions
November 2nd, 2012 by Submitted
A local focus group is seeking ideas and volunteers to organize an annual Festival to be held on the 4th Saturday of October.
If you would you like to volunteer and help plan this festival or if you have any ideas for themes, events, or contests please send an email to monticellofestivalideas@yahoo.com.
Please submitted suggestions by November 2.
Cool Costume Photos
November 1st, 2012 by Joe Burgess-
- Lindsey Watson as Ms. Kay from Duck Dynasty
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- Andy & Angela Case as Bobby Petrino & Sraff Member
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- Duck Dynasty at Pauline Baptist Fall Fest
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- Reinhart Family Healthcare Staff
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- Kaiden, Gunner and Kenlee Forrest
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- Crayton & Parker Harris & Tanner Watson
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- South Arkansas Rehabilitation
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- South Arkansas Rehabilitation
MFD Responds to Fires, Wrecks
November 1st, 2012 by Joe Burgess
The Monticello Fire Dept. was called to this mobile home fire, Sunday afternoon, around 2 pm.
The cause of the fire on Florence Road is undetermined. The residents were not home at the time of the fire.
MFD also responded to a home fire at Cottonwood Lane and HWY 35, near Lake Monticello, around 7 pm, Tuesday.
The rescue team also spent several hours on the scene of Monday’s fatal crash at Wilmar, along with their routine duties.
Head of the Class “Say Boo to Breast Cancer” Mini-March II – VIDEO
November 1st, 2012 by Joe BurgessLog Truck Wreck on HWY 277, Selma to Tillar
October 31st, 2012 by iPhone
Traffic Stop Leads to Drug Bust
October 31st, 2012 by Joe Burgess
According to Drew County Sheriff Mark Gober, Saturday, Deputy James Slaughter was attempting to conduct a traffic stop on a vehicle for crossing the fog line and driving left of center.
State Police to Investigate Driver Jumping from Big-Rig, Causing Fatal Accident
October 31st, 2012 by iPhone
And the Winner is………
October 31st, 2012 by Joe Burgess
Larry Allen of Monticello was the drawing winner for a Remington model 770 Youthmaster 243 rifle.
The drawing was held as a part of the Robin Hood for Judge Campaign.
Political ad paid for by Robin Hood for Drew County Judge.
Happy Birthday
October 31st, 2012 by Submitted
Happy 5th Birthday Kamiah Powell
From Mom & Dad
Local Couple Arrested on Drug Charges
October 29th, 2012 by Joe Burgess
According to Sheriff Mark Gober, authorities with the Drew County Sheriff’s Department, Monticello Police Department, and Drug Task Force executed a search warrant on Thursday, October 25th, at a residence at Oak View Apartments on West Jackson Street.
Possum Valley Fun Day Possum Races – Videos
October 29th, 2012 by Joe BurgessDrew Central Homecoming Ceremonies – Video
October 29th, 2012 by Joe BurgessThank You Note from the Brian Savage Family
October 29th, 2012 by Joe Burgess
Words do not adequately express the love shown to our family during the loss of our Brian. We deeply appreciate everything. Brian was a special loving man and will be missed greatly. Please continue to pray for our family.
The family of Brian Savage
Judicial Charges Dropped Against Harper, when He Agrees to Not Serve as Judge in the Future
October 26th, 2012 by Joe Burgess
The Arkansas Judicial Discipline and Disability Commission has dropped it’s pending charges against former Drew County District Judge Ken Harper, after Harper, who recently resigned as District Judge, also resigned from his upcoming term, and promised never to serve in the Arkansas judiciary in the future.
Re-allocation of Funds for Parks Projects
October 25th, 2012 by Joe BurgessParks Report
October 25th, 2012 by Joe BurgessMEDC Report
October 25th, 2012 by Joe BurgessMEDC Report from MonticelloLive on Vimeo.
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October 25th, 2012 by Joe BurgessMHS Forensics Team Earn First Place Sweepstakes Award
October 24th, 2012 by Monticello Schools
The MHS forensics team earned a First Place Sweepstakes Award at their first tournament of the year which was held at Little Rock Central. Seven powerful performers brought home the awards: Rebecca Stephenson earned 1st place in Dramatic Interpretation, 1st place in Prose Interpretation, and 2nd place in Poetry Interp.
Employment Opportunity – Education
October 24th, 2012 by Drew Central Schools
Wanted: Part-time para-professional to work in a kindergarten classroom ½ day
Qualifications: High School diploma; Highly qualified – 60 hours of college credit or passing score on the Para-Professional assessment
Availability: Immediately
Salary: Salary schedule – based on years experience and education level
Benefits: None
Applications available at Drew Central elementary office.
Equal Opportunity Employer.
3 Missing Crossett Students Located Safe
October 24th, 2012 by Joe Burgess
Crossett Police Dept. has confirmed that the search for 3 Crossett youths has come to a safe conclusion, late Tuesday morning following their disappearance, Monday.
County Judge Candidates Answer Media Questions
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