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Thunderstorms moved across Monticello, this morning, bringing with it rain, and hopes of more rain.
There wasn’t enough rain to make a big difference in the recent hot, dry spell, but it did bring some welcome relief to local residents.
There’s a 50% chance of rain for the rest of the day, and a 60% chance on Monday & Tuesday.
Around 4:30, Friday, a 4th woods fire was reported in southern Drew County, this one on HWY 172.
The Arkansas Forestry Commission responded with 2 fire plows. Local fire depts. responding included Lacey-Ladelle, Greenhill, and Valley. The fire was contained within a couple of hours, and damage was limited to approximately 3-4 acres.
Lightning caused a fire on HWY 133, Sunday. There were two fires near Lacey-New Hope Road, Thursday, one burning 75 acres. The cause of Friday’s fire is unknow, but Sheriff Mark Gober commented, “this one wasn’t started by lightning.”
Our appreciation goes out to all of the firefighters who go out into the heat and smoke, to protect the property and lives of the residents of Drew County.
Thank You.
Jaxon Rawls will be celebrating his fourth birthday on July 7.
He is the son of Jeff and Jamie Rawls and the big brother of Ace Rawls. Jaxon is the grandson of David & Cindy Rawls and Jim & Julie West all of Monticello. He is the great-grandson of Katherleen Rawls and J.D. & Sandra West of Monticello, the late Curly Rawls, the late Lucy Brown and the late J.B. Smith all of Monticello and the late Betty Travis of Warren.
An estimated 75 acres of forest land were burned in a wild fire, Thursday afternoon.
A burn ban has been issued by Drew County Judge Damom Lampkin, covering all of Drew County.
The recent hot and dry spell has greatly increased the probablity of fires getting out of control.
Around 6 pm, following a good thunderstorm in the area, a woods fire was reported near HWY 133, south of Lacey.
Lacey-Ladelle and Valley Fire Depts. responded with trucks and firefighters, and extinguished the blaze, estimated to be around one acre, which is believed to have started by a lightning strike to a White Oak.
Second Baptist Church wants to remind people that God said ” If My people who are called by My name humble themselves and pray and seek My face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, will forgive their sin and heal their land. ” (II Chronicles 7:14)
We also want to encourage people to pray for the healing of our land, here in Monticello all across this great country of ours. This includes praying for the heat and drought we are currently experiencing, that God would grant us some relief!
There were 2 different wrecks Tuesday night, both sending vehicles into the nearby wooded areas.
Around 9 pm, an Infinity lost control on Firing Range Road, near Price Lumber. The driver fled the scene, but a cold beverage was reportedly seen rolling around the floorboard, as the vehicle was removed from the scene. DCSO worked the scene, Reliable Towing pulled the vehicle out of the trees.
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Around 10 pm DCSO, along with the Fire and Rescue Squad, responded the report of a Ford 4-door pick-up that had rolledover on Old Warren Road. The 2 pasengers were extricated from the truck, and transported to Drew Memorial Hospital by MASI.
With the recent hot and dry conditions, many city’s aren’t celebrating with fireworks, this year.
However, our friends over at MagnoliaReporter.com have agreed to share their local Tuesday evening fireworks display with us here on MLive.
According to Mayor Allen Maxwell, he received a letter, Monday, confirming the city’s effort to acheive a better ISO rating has been a success.
Maxwell Hardwood Flooring recently made a strategic decision to make a large capital investment in the company.
Over the course of the next several months, the company will be installing a new optimizing rip system along with rebuilding their yard. “We are really excited about this new proven technology as we prepare for increased market presence in the future”, remarked Tommy Maxwell, President and CEO.
The company is celebrating 20 years in business this year.
With last week being a “slow news week”, MLive had the opportunity to follow up on some of the recent business growth, expansion, and movement around Monticello.
Over the next few days, MLive will spotlight local business success stories. Although some start-ups have fallen by the wayside, Monticello still provides an environment where local merchants and service providers can succeed.
Grannie’s Attic has moved to a new location on HWY 425 North, as they continue to expand.
For a wide variety of items, you’ll be surprised at what you find in Grannie’s Attic.
A longtime Monticello eating establishment was recently put back in business, when La Bamba opened in the former Captain’s Table location.
Bryant Chiropractic has moved their office back to Main St, next to the Courthouse.
Dr. Wendell Bryant established the office in 1966, and Dr. Mark Bryant joined in 1988, 24 years ago.
They opened the Main St location in the early 90’s, stayed there till 2007, and have moved back this year. The Trotter St. building was the original office built by Dr. Wendell, but it was too small, so they returned to the Main St office.
Bryant Chiropractic has added a new phone line; 367-BONE (or 2663) now that’s easy to remember.
Recently, Michael Pomeroy of Clarksville, TN, a former Drew County resident, and Dan Coston of Fayetteville, also a native Monticellonian, worked together to create a one-of- a kind painting, which the Museum has been fortunate to receive. Pomeroy’s dad, Ed, who recently passed away, and he had a couple of old photos of the Monticello POW Chapel that was once located near the present-day fairgrounds.
An East Shelton St residence was destroyed by fire, just before 7 pm, Sunday eventing.
The fire is believed to have started from a charcoal b-b-q- grill on the front porch.
The family was home at the time of the fire, and sources tole MLive that the man heard something “banging around” on the porch. When he opened the door, the fire was blazing, across the porch, and right at the front door.
MFD and MPD responded. but the blaze had already entered the bottom of the trailer structure.
Fordyce residents are now served by a new ambulance service.
SouthEast Emergency Medical Services, know to most Monticello residents as SEEMS, began serving all of Dallas County.
Lyle Welch, owner of SEEMS told MLive, that they are duplicating the service they provide to Drew County, in Fordyce.
In this week’s contribution for the history of the Drew County Extension Homemakers Clubs, we will honor the history of the African-American EHC organization in Drew County. I want to give credit and honor to a very special lady and friend for this information. Thank you, Mrs. Inez Lindsey!
The Monticello Boys & Girls Club recently set up a 160 ft. long “home made” water slide for the youngsters to enjoy.
The Monticello Fire Dept. helped get it off to a good wet start, and MPD officer Chris Owen, a regular volunteer at B&GC also helped out with the project.
With temps forecast to remain over the 100 degree mark, the National Weather Service has continued a HEAT ADVISORY for Drew County, and most other areas.
A HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM TONIGHT.
HEAT INDEX VALUES WILL RISE TO 105 DEGREES…OR SLIGHTLY ABOVE ACROSS MOST OF THE STATE.
John Sanderlin is retiring from the Drew County Road Department, today, with 35 years of service to Drew County.
Mr. Sanderlin began working at the road department on Aptil 1, 1977, and has worked under seven county judges – Vernon Roberts, Ordie Watts, Harold West, Dale Hughes, Garland McAnally, Rita Shepherd and current judge, Damon Lampkin.
John would like to thank Drew County, Drew County Judge Damon Lampkin, DC Road Foreman Mike McManus and all the Road Department employees. Here he is presented a plaque in appreciation of his 35 yearsof service by Drew County Judge Damon Lampkin and Road Foreman Mike McManus
Provost R. David Ray was honored with a retirement reception, last week, for his 42 years of service to UAM.
First 5 photos by Jim Brewer, UAM Media Services.
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Brian Ramsey, assistant commissioner for communications of the Great American Conference, is returning to the University of Arkansas at Monticello as assistant athletic director for media relations.
Ramsey was UAM’s sports information director from 2007-11.
“We are pleased to welcome Brian Ramsey back to UAM,” said Athletics Director Chris Ratcliff. “Brian did an excellent job as sports information director and with his added administrative experience with the conference office, will bring fresh insight and new ideas to the Department of Athletics.”
The Family Service Agency (FSA) held it’s conference in Little Rock at the Arkansas 4-H Center, June 14-16. Youth from all over the state attended this conference to continue the youth-targeted statewide grassroots campaign Y.E.S. (Youth Extinguishing Smoking) Team to educate and encourage youth leadership.
Get $9,000 off on All Ford F-250 XLTs, Super Crew, 4 WD Trucks at Ryburn Automotive Superstore.
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Stop by Today, and see the truck of your dreams at Ryburn Automotive Superstore
Would whoever removed the baby doll from booth #261 at the Market Place I ,please return it to the front.
It was for display only, and has sentimental value to me .
There will be no questions asked.
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