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One Monticello Life – Tonya Loveless, Candidate for Drew County Collector
September 17th, 2012 by Mandy Moss
“I didn’t come into this job thinking it would turn into an elected position one day.”
Tonya Loveless was born in Jonesboro, AR and raised here in Monticello by parents Van and Karen Brown, along with her four siblings.
“My family was awesome. We did a lot of camping, fishing, and hunting. I think I was on a deer stand before I was bigger than my rifle. We loved water skiing and boating and having so many siblings made everything fun… I had a pretty good life.” “My grandparents were great, they were here in Monticello. (Albert and Willie Mae Hobbs, and Jim and Toni Holcomb – they were a big part of my life. I was rotten because they treated me so great.” “Willie Mae is my last living grandparent.”
Local Woman Arrested on Drug Charges and Endangering Welfare of Minors
September 16th, 2012 by Joe Burgess
According to Sheriff Mark Gober, during the evening of Thursday, September 6th, the Drew County Sheriff’s Department arrested a 34 year old Monticello woman, after receiving a tip that she, along with three juveniles were at a residence located at South Hyatt Street, allegedly smoking marijuana.
Parks Committee Report: Soccer Restrooms, Grants, League Info Requested
September 14th, 2012 by Caleb BurgerThe Monticello Parks and Recreation Committee came together Sept. 13 to discuss a variety of old business regarding infrastructure, monuments and more.
Drew Central Students Learn About 9-11
September 14th, 2012 by Drew Central Schools
Pictured from left to right: Connor Horton, Camryn Callison, and Sabin Day.
Mrs. Lou Arnold’s second grade class from Drew Central Elementary learned about an important event of history that happened before they were born. They also realized how much this event has affected their lives even today. This event was the 9-11 terrorist attack on America.
Happy 16th Birthday
September 14th, 2012 by Submitted
Happy 16th Birthday to my FAVORITE Billie!!
Isaiah Foster is 16, today.
2 Mobile Homes Destroyed by Fire, Wednesday Night
September 13th, 2012 by Joe Burgess
Around 10 pm, the Monticello Fire Dept. was called out to a mobile home fire on Young Drive, behind Commercial Bank’s East Branch.
The home was engulfed in flames when the firefighters arrived.
Around 2:30 am, firefighters were again paged out, this time to a mobile home located on South Maple Street, in the lot next to where a series of fires destroyed another home, a couple of years ago.
No cause has been released as to the cause of the fires.
The Young Drive residence was vacant.
The S. Maple home was occupied.
DTF Arrests Local Woman for “Large Drug Fraud Conspiracy”
September 13th, 2012 by Joe Burgess
After a month long investigation, the Tenth Drug Task Force arrested a Monticello woman last week in what the Task Force calls a “significantly large prescription drug fraud conspiracy.”
Regional Library Director’s Death Being Investigated as Murder / Suicide
September 12th, 2012 by Joe Burgess
According to SalineRiverChronicle.com, an Apparent Murder/Suicide is being investigated as the cause of death of Kim and Sandra Patterson, of Warren.
Mr. Patterson was the director of the Southeast Arkansas Regional Library System, and a very important part of the recent drive, which has led to the upcoming construction of the new Monticello Branch Library.
Happy 4th Birthday
September 12th, 2012 by Submitted
Happy 4th Birthday to Natalie Ann Knight!
Happy Birthday Nat Bug! We love you!
Daddy and Momma
Talent Show Winners at Drew County Fair
September 12th, 2012 by Joe Burgess
Variety
Jessica Wishard–winner
Instrumental Solo
Blake Middlebrooks—winner
Vocal Solo
Charley Bodiford—winner
Instrumental Group
Matthew Montgomery & Steven Stringer—winner
Dance Group
Monticello Dance Academy (6)—winner
Dance Solo
Charlee Carter—winner
Over-All Winner
Monticello Dance Academy (6)—winner
Charlee Carter—1st place
Drew Central School Board Calls Meeting
September 12th, 2012 by Caleb BurgerThe Drew Central School called to order a special board meeting Sept. 6 to discuss the athletic budget, purchasing of a school bus and board member training among a few other items.
Remembering…
September 11th, 2012 by Joe Burgess
Future Treasurer Charles Searcy Answers TEA Party Questions
September 11th, 2012 by Joe BurgessFuture Treasurer Charles Searcy Addresses TEA Party from MonticelloLive on Vimeo.
TEA Party Questions Searcy from MonticelloLive on Vimeo.
Searcy Speaks to TEA Party – Closing from MonticelloLive on Vimeo.
9/11/2010 – A Busy Day for Local Emergency Personnel
September 11th, 2012 by Joe Burgess
On a day when emergency personnel are recognized across the nation, our local fire dept, police officers, sheriff’s deputies, state troopers, and both ambulance services were busy proving how important they are to our community.
This link shows the dedicaiton that our local first resonders serve our community with, as they did on the 2010 anniversary of this life-changing day.
Circuit Judge Suspended for Month
September 10th, 2012 by Joe Burgess
A press release from the Arkansas Judicial Discipline and Disability Commission has confirmed that 10th Judicial District Judge Sam Pope will receive a 30 day unpaid suspension following an April 5 confrontation at the Crossett Walmart with his estranged wife’s boyfriend, where a physical confrontation developed between the two men. Both men were handcuffed and transported to the Crossett Police Department, but no charges were filed by either party.
Walgreens Celebrates 5th Year in Monticello with Special Visitor from Hundred Acre Wood
September 8th, 2012 by Joe Burgess
Tigger, Winnie the Pooh’s friend from the children’s’ stories, was a special guest at Walgreen’s for their 5th anniversary in Monticello.
A “bouncy house” for the kids and hot dogs were also provided for customers.
Photos from Recent Farm Bureau Supper
September 8th, 2012 by Joe Burgess
Mobile Home Destroyed by Fire
September 7th, 2012 by Joe Burgess
Around 10 pm, the Monticello Fire Dept. was called to a mobile home on Mill Street, near East Gaines, which was engulfed in flames, when they arrived.
The structure was located across next to an empty lot where another mobile home burned in July of 2011.
Early Morning Fire Destroys Oakland St. Residence
September 6th, 2012 by Joe Burgess
Around 5:30, this morning, MPD dispatch received a call reporting a house fire on East Oakland St., near it’s intersection with Rose St.
MFD firefighters quickly responded to battle the blaze, the the structure was fully engulfed when the fire was reported.
MPD blocked off Oakland St. for approximately an hour, due to the blaze.
Charles Searcy, County Treasurer – “Third Party Perspective” – Editorial
September 6th, 2012 by Joe Burgess
MLive usually doesn’t post editorials, but the discussion about Charles Searcy’s upcoming position as Drew County Treasurer has drawn an amazing amount of debate.
With over 30 comments posted, it seems all positions on this topic have been thoroughly discussed; but here are a few that deserve to be mentioned. Read the rest of this entry »
3 Elections in Drew County in Next 2 Months
September 6th, 2012 by Joe Burgess
It’s almost time to GO VOTE, and then GO VOTE, and then GO VOTE.
There are 3 unrelated election days approaching Drew County in the next 2 months.
September 18, Drew Central School Board Election,
October 9, the Drew Memorial Hospital Millage Extension, and
November 6, Nationwide general election.
Here’s more information on each individual election…….
Tractor Accident Injures 3 on Maple Street
September 5th, 2012 by Joe Burgess
Around 7 pm, Tuesday night, MPD dispatch received a call reporting a tractor accident on Maple Street, where 3 victim were injured.
“America’s Most Wanted” Arrested in Monticello
September 5th, 2012 by Joe Burgess
On Tuesday, September 4th, Drew County Sheriff Mark Gober was contacted by an agent with the United States Marshal’s Service, based out of Little Rock, asking for assistance in the apprehension of a fugitive, Jonathan Jamel May, who is suspected of two counts of first degree murder and three counts of attempted murder in Detroit, Michigan. Sheriff Gober then contacted Monticello Police Chief Eddy Deaton and advised him of the situation.
Hurricane Isaac – In Perspective, by a Local Resident with LA Roots
September 4th, 2012 by Wendy Tassin
Some of you may be familiar with the “Shrimp Guy” that sells fresh gulf shrimp from time to time on the parking lot of ReMax. That guy is Todd Tassin and I am proud to say that he is my brother-in-law. He and his family live in Slidell, La just outside of New Orleans. He sustained knee deep water in his house from Issac. They are having to get rid of everything that was touched by the water as God only knows what the water brings in and he has three small girls.
This is the pile of stuff in front of his house after three days of gutting the house and ripping out sheetrock. Almost every house in his neighborhood looks like this. Police have to guard the entrance to his neighborhood to make sure people can’t just come take items from their piles as the insurance adjusters have to come inspect them before anything can be disposed of in any way.
Hunter Graduates From Air Force Basic Training
September 4th, 2012 by Submitted
Edward Hunter, Jr. completed basic military training for the United States Air Force on August 24, 2012 at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio Texas. As a member of the 326 TRS FLT 545 of the 737th Training Group, he completed training with a rank of E3 Airman First Class.
Hunter is a 2011 graduate of Drew Central High School and a native of Wilmar Arkansas. His parents are Edward and Sasha Hunter of Wilmar; grandparents are James and Alice Hunter, Erma Jones and the late Hubert Smith all of Wilmar.
Hunter will continue technical training at Sheppard Air Force Base in Wichita Falls Texas where he will receive training as an aircraft mechanic.
2nd Grade Class Participates In Counting Activities
September 4th, 2012 by Drew Central Schools
Mr. McRae’s 2nd grade class participating in first week counting activities. The students were given a square piece of foil approx 3″x3″ and had to brainstorm on how to design a boat that would hold a maximum number of pennies. There were 2 rounds of competition where modifications could be made to their boats. The winners designed 2 boats that held 64 total pennies.
Pictured are the winners of the “penny-boat” competition with their first thought of design. Pictured from left are: Delaney White, Hope Sass, and Will Watson.
Insecure Home Security Salesmen Invade Monticello
August 29th, 2012 by Joe Burgess
Recently, a young door-to-door salesman came to my home, representing the “cutting edge” home security firm Vivint. I heard his sales pitch and promises, along with his list of satisfied customers. 
I’m glad I didn’t purchase his promises, since the next day I asked the MPD officer he described as a “satisfied customer” with Vivint, and he told me he had never met (or done business) with them.
Ryburn Recognized as Arkansas’ 2012 Volunteer Economic Developer of the Year
August 29th, 2012 by News Release
The Arkansas Economic Developers, a statewide organization of economic development professionals and community leaders, presented it’s yearly awards, Tuesday, including thhe 2012 Volunteer of the Year, at the John Q. Hammons Center in Rogers, Arkansas.
City Records 449 Water Leaks Since 2007, Considering “New Main & Meters” Project
August 28th, 2012 by Joe Burgess
Ongoing issues with the city’s water system led to an indepth discussion at the August City Council meeting.
Local Teen Wins 3rd in National 4-H Competition
August 28th, 2012 by Submitted
Matthew Spencer, 17, a resident of Drew County and a member of the local Koinonia 4-H club, recently placed third in the nation in the 4-H Wildlife Habitat Education Program’s competition held at Texas A & M and King Ranch in Kingsville, Texas.
His team placed third in the national team competition, as well. This is the first time in the history of Arkansas 4-H that any individual member or any team from Arkansas has placed in the top three at the national level.
Jones Custom Backhoe Service Offers Wide Variety of Services
August 27th, 2012 by Submitted
Alligator Caught in Monticello Pond
August 27th, 2012 by Submitted
Juanita Webb and her “pet” gator. On left; AG&F’s Mark Barbee measuring the gator that was removed from the Webb’s pond
Dr. and Mrs. Jerry Webb of the Bowser Community had a surprise visitor show up in their pond a few weeks ago. While feeding the fish one day (something he has done every day for over 30 years) Dr. Webb noticed an odd set of eyes staring at him from the opposite side of the pond.
More Alligators Captured in Area
August 27th, 2012 by Joe Burgess
In June, the Game & Fish Commission were called to help capture a live alligator on Alma Street, in the western portion of Dermott, not far from the Drew County line.
Mark Barbee and Michael Shepherd, both of Monticello, of AG&F are shown here restraining the gator, to transport it to a “safer” area.
This video of an alligator being captured, taken near Lake Wallace in May, 2011, has been views almost 3,000 times.
Another alligator was found in August near Tillar.
Alligator Caught by AG&F in Drew County in May from MonticelloLive on Vimeo.
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