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Panorama Restaurant – Opens Wednesday, 11 am
December 10th, 2012 by Joe Burgess
The Panorama Ristorante, Monticello’s new authentic Italian restaurant, will open for business Wednesday at 11 am.
The restaurant hours are Tuesday – Sunday, 11am-3pm for lunch, and 5-9pm for evening meals. They will stay open on Friday and Saturday till 10 pm.
Sun Country Tanning Welcomes New Owner
December 10th, 2012 by Joe Burgess
Sun Country Tanning Salon has been a staple of the small business community of Monticello for over 15 years. Beginning December 1, Sun Country opened a new chapter in its history by welcoming it’s new owner, Mandy Hogg. Sun Country still offers the finest tanning experience in Southeast Arkansas and will continue offering its full line of tanning lotions and accessories. The Salon will also offer the massage therapy services of Olivia Milstead.
Mandy encourages everyone to stop by 518 E. Gaines or call 367-1111 and see what Sun Country has to offer. As a celebration of the new ownership, Mandy is offering all single visit tanning purchases at 50% off the regular price. The visits must be purchased and used prior to Dec 21, 2012.
Sun Country’s hours are M-F 9am – 7pm and Saturday 10am – 3 pm. “Like” us on Facebook.
“We All Felt Like We Knew Him” – Dewayne Graham Dies at the age of 63
December 8th, 2012 by Joe Burgess
Dewayne Graham, best known for his “7 on your Side” series from 1989-1999, passed away last week.
When someone is a part of our everyday activities, like the folks on the 6:00 news, we often just refer to by their first names, like we know them personally. Dewayne Graham did that well. He always took up for the little guy, and usually helped the “good guys” get their money back, and then saw the “bad guys” get run out of town.
Breakfast in the Classroom Pilot Project at DC
December 7th, 2012 by Drew Central Schools
Drew Central is in day 2 of our pilot program for Breakfast in the Classroom.
This exciting new program allows kids to eat breakfast in the classroom during the first 10 minutes of class. We believe this will drastically reduce childhood hunger and allow everyone to start their day off right. The students and teachers are loving it! Mrs. Meek’s class is shown eating their breakfast and reviewing what they learned in math the previous day. The students were noticing the unit of measurement for the milk and orange juice.
Some teachers are also using this time to teach students how to read nutrition labels. Others are using this time as their reading time. Students sit quietly and eat while the teacher takes roll, gathers homework, and gets prepared for the day.
Local Residence Destroyed by Early Morning Fire
December 7th, 2012 by Joe Burgess
The Monticello Fire Dept. responded to a house fire at 5 am, this morning, to a residence on East Trotter St., near Jordan Park.
The fire seems to have started in the back of the residence, where the most damage was located.
1st Friday – Singing on the Square
December 7th, 2012 by Joe Burgess
Advantages Gun Raffle
December 5th, 2012 by Joe Burgess
Man Charged with Rape & Kidnapping Accepts 2nd Degree Sex Assault Plea
December 5th, 2012 by Joe Burgess
A Wilmar man, formerly of Monticello, accused of kidnapping and raping a woman, accepted a plea to the charge of second degree sexual assault, in Drew County Circuit Court, Monday.
EFS GeoTechnologies Ribbon Cutting Photos
December 5th, 2012 by Joe Burgess
EFS GeoTechnologies, the 2011 Industry of the Year, held the ribbon cutting of their new office building and hangar at the Monticello airport, Friday.
EFS specializes in High Resolution Ortho-rectify Aerial Photography and Geographic Information Systems. EFS’s high tech service uses sensors, not cameras, for their work.
Guests included John Knight, director of the Arkansas Department Aeronautics, and some of his staff members, and local business and community leaders.
Bennie Ryburn III, of the airport commission, thanked Knight and his dept. for their support in the $880,000 project, as well as the mayor and city council for the matching funds from the city.
Tours of the new facility were given after the ceremony.
Drew Central 3rd Grade Star Students For October
December 5th, 2012 by Drew Central Schools
Back Row: Cameron Reece, Stephen Palmer, Brianni Marshall, Zach Summerford
Front Row: Kenneth Smith, Ainsley Kaminiki, Aydie Sanson, Andrea Williams, Madison Harris, Kayla Shaw, Parker Cruce
Not Pictured: Stephen Evans, Triston Bond
Drew Central 4th Grade Star Students For October
December 5th, 2012 by Drew Central Schools
Back Row: Ryne Hogg, Nick Barajas, Devin Manes, Ja’Lyon Shaw, Braxton Hunnicutt
Middle Row: Adonis Acree, Katelyn East, Caprineum Ellis, Brittany Perez, Codie Windham, Serenity Ingram, Hunter Frisby
Front Row: Colton Cundiff, Carley Haynie, Trent Brown, Josh Thomas, Lee Conrad
Not Pictured: LeNesha Everett, Kaleb Williams, Jasmine Harris
MHS Forensic Team Earns 2nd Place At Wildcat Classic Tournament
December 5th, 2012 by Monticello Schools
Front: Hannah Wilkerson, Elizabeth Wilson, Melodie Sandlin, Becca Stephenson, Savannah Reynolds, Erin Ashcraft, Mary Kate Jones.
2nd Row: N’Shyka Shelton, Maggie Brown, Kelly Murphy, Jasmine Dallas, Hannah James, Jasmin Miller, Amanda Shindelar.
Back: Zach Cason, Sean Kaminicki, Dillon Todd, Jacob Chisom, Don White, David deRueda, and Marty Andrews.
The Monticello High School Forensic Team earned a 2nd place sweepstakes award at the North Little Rock Wildcat Classic Tournament. Twenty schools attended, and because limited competitive slots were allowed, most schools brought only their very best performers. Hannah James (2nd place- original oratory) and Jacob Chisom (extemporaneous speaking) advanced to finals.
UAM Planning $9,000,000 Renovations on 2 Dorms
December 5th, 2012 by Joe Burgess
$9,000,000 in bonds have been approved for upcoming renovations to the Bankston and Horsfall Hall dormatories on the UAM campus.
Drew Central 1st Grade Star Students For October
December 5th, 2012 by Drew Central Schools
Back Row: Nathan Cockrell, Ricky Harmon, Blaine Caldwell, Luke Foster, Jose Tinajero, Dakota Stults, Ty Lane
Front Row: Patience Berry, Josh Perez, Kierstyn Camden, Paige King, Sayveion Durden, Alivia Pharr, Kyla Smith, Kassidie Gilbert
Fire Near Crackerbox South
December 5th, 2012 by Joe Burgess
Sunday night, for the second straight evening in a row, a fire was reported at or near a local convienence store.
Around 7 pm, a caller reported seeing a large fire in the old Town & Country area, behind the Crackierbox store.
Monticello Fire Dept. trucks quickly arrived, and put out the fire, which was reported to be a brush fire.
MMS Student Hannah James Ranks 16th In Arkansas District Forensic League
December 5th, 2012 by Monticello Schools
MMS Forensic Team member Hannah James is currently ranked 16th in Arkansas’s District of the National Forensic League. James has currently earned 310 competitive points. She competes in a variety of events: policy debate, student congress, mock trial, solo acting, humorous interpretation, original oratory, poetry and prose interpretation, and duet acting. At the North Little Rock Wildcat Classic, Hannah advanced to semi-finals in 3 events and placed 2nd in the finals of original oratory.
Monday Rainbow
December 4th, 2012 by Joe Burgess
Monday’s light rain was enough to make a rainbow, which was seen from Drew Central.
Photo provided by a MLive reader. Thank you.
Sex Offender Arrested on Child Rape Charges
December 4th, 2012 by Joe Burgess
A previously registered sex offender has been arrested for the alleged rape of a 5 year old child.
Drew HEALTH Promotes COPD Awareness
December 4th, 2012 by SubmittedNovember is National COPD Awareness Month. COPD is the fourth leading cause of death in the U.S and in Arkansas. But many people may not know what COPD is.
COPD, or Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, is a serious lung disease that over time, makes it hard to breathe. You may also have heard COPD called other names, like emphysema or chronic bronchitis. In people who have COPD, the airways—tubes that carry air in and out of your lungs—are partially blocked, which makes it hard to get air in and out.
Symptoms of COPD include:
5 Year Old Bitten by Pit Bull Released from Hospital – Stories Vary about Attack
December 3rd, 2012 by Joe Burgess
As a local 5 year old was on her way from her home to the bus stop, Wednesday morning around 7:30, she was reportely attacked by a pit bull.
KARK TV and KTHV TV have covered the story, but questions still remain about the details of the event.
Happy Birthday
December 2nd, 2012 by Submitted
Kayden was 2 years old, Friday.
Happy Birthday from Mom and Dad.
Fire Dept. Called to Minor Fire at Brook’s Get & Go
December 1st, 2012 by Joe Burgess
Around 5 pm, the Monticello Fire Dept. responded to the report of a grease fire at Brook’s Get & Go, known to many as the “Old Big Jax”.
The fire was quickly extinguished, and no damage was done, according to the owners.
Happy Birthday
December 1st, 2012 by Submitted
Sidney Burns is celebrating her 6th Birthday, today.
She is the daughter of Farrah and Andy Burns, granddaughter of Brenda Griffin, Danny Gossett, Wayvon and Brenda Burns, and niece of Andrea Chambers.
Happy Birthday
Ashley County Man Receives 2 Life Sentences + 50 Years for Death of Expectant Mother
November 30th, 2012 by Joe Burgess
In October, 2010 Mark David Johnson had been served divorce papers by his wife.
Two days later he was involved in an automobile collision, where she and another passenger were severely injured, and an expectant mom in the vehicle was killed.
Funderburg Re-appointed to 5 Year term on Public Facilities Board
November 30th, 2012 by Joe Burgess
David Funderburg was re-apppointed by the Drew County Quorum Court to serve on the county’s Public Facilities Board, at their last meeting.
The committe members include Funderburg, Charles Searcy, Edward Wells, Peggy Doss, and Norman Hill.
4 Mayors Attend Groundbreaking at New Whaley Fire Station
November 30th, 2012 by Joe Burgess
Intermodal Update – Financial Update
November 30th, 2012 by Joe Burgess
According to SalineRiverChronicle.com, the Southeast Arkansas Intermodal Authority Board met recently,with six board members present.Life Imitates TV – Squirrel Causes Wreck
November 29th, 2012 by Joe Burgess
An 18 year old male was traveling towards Monticello around 10 am, Wednesday, on Winchester Road, near the new Pine Hill Store.
As he came around a curve, he swerved to avoid hitting a squirrel in the road, causing him to lose control of his Toyota Camry, which rolled and flipped across the ditch, striking the line of trees, and coming to rest upside down in the ditch.
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November 29th, 2012 by Joe Burgess
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Calhoun Named Regional Library Director
November 29th, 2012 by Submitted
Judy Calhoun was recently named Director of the Southeast Arkansas Regional Library. Ms. Calhoun began her library career in Star City, where she was the Branch Manager for 14 years.
Election Results – Robert Akin Wins County Judge Race – Totals by Ward
November 28th, 2012 by Joe Burgess
New County Judge Robert Akin, being congratulated by former candidate Jessie Griffin, Tuesday night.
Robert Akin, the independent candidate, won Tuesday night’s run-off election and will be the next Drew County Judge.
Robin Hood, the chief deputy of the Sheriff’s Dept. won the general election, but lost to Akin in the run-off.
The final,unofficial ballot totals by voting wards are posted below.
Ross Sworn in as New District Judge – Video
November 28th, 2012 by Joe BurgessSunday Shooting Sends 1 to Hospital, 1 to Jail
November 27th, 2012 by Joe Burgess
A 46 year old Monticello mas was arrested Sunday night, following a 9 pm incident where he allegedly had an argument with an ex-, and then shot into the house with a rifle, striking the victim.
Illinois Parolee Threating to “Kill Everyone at the House” Arrested with Handgun Gets $50,000 Bond
November 26th, 2012 by Joe Burgess
A Wilmar man was arrested Wednesday, after he threatened to kill everyone at a local residense . A witness reported to police that the man had a black and chrome pistol when he made the threats.
Drew County Sheriff’s Deputies soon located the suspect, and while sheriff’s deputies where searching him, he dropped a small black and chrome handgun.
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