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3 Arrested on Meth Charges
October 11th, 2012 by Joe Burgess
Three Monticello residents were arrested by Monticello Police and the Drug Task Force,Saturday morning at 2:15, following a traffic stop, on Barkada Road, near Highway 425.
MHS Class of 1992
October 11th, 2012 by Joe Burgess
The MHS Class of 1992 enjoyed last week’s Homecoming Game with a 20 year class reunion.
Gun Winners from TEA Party 2nd Ammendment Sportsman Rally
October 11th, 2012 by Submitted
At the recent Southeast Arkansas TEA Party’s Second Amendment Sportsman’s Rally in Monticello, two winners were drawn at random from hundreds of entries for a chance to win a gun.
The winner of a Marlin SL7 rifle was Mr. Marcus Rucks of Monroe, Louisiana. Mr. James Jenkins of Lake Village, Arkansas was the winner of a youth model Mossberg Shotgun. The Southeast Arkansas TEA Party wishes to thank everyone who attended and participated in the rally.
Happy Birthday
October 11th, 2012 by Submitted
HAPPY 19TH BIRTHDAY, AARON JONES!
YOU ARE MY SUNSHINE, MY ONLY SUNSHINE! I’LL LOVE YOU FOREVER!
Love,
Mom, Dad, Alan, Nana and Grumpy, Uncle Davis, Mamaw, Aunt Ann and Uncle Robert, Aunt Sue and Amiee
Circuit Clerk Charged with Theft, Falsifying Records & Abuse of Office – Issues Statement
October 11th, 2012 by Joe Burgess
According to Prosecuting Attorney Thomas Deen, Drew County Circuilt Clerk Pat Savage Montgomery was charged Tuesday with theft of property, falsifying business records, and abuse of office.
The court documents filed state…..
Millage Passed for Future “State of the Art” Surgery Center at DMH, by 2 to 1 Margin
October 11th, 2012 by Joe Burgess
Drew Memorial Hospital’s new Surgery Center became a much clearer vision, with Tuesday passage of the continuatino of the current millage for the local hospital, by a 2 to 1 margin.
DMH CEO Mike Layfield was busy calling board members and staff of the hsospital to thank them for their efforts, describing the successful outcome as, “A giant step forward for health services at Drew Memorial Hospital, and an improvement of the overall health of the citizens of Drew County.”
Here are the FINAL, but UNOFFICIAL election results for the proposed extension of the Drew Memorial Hospital millage, voted on, Tuesday, by Drew County voters……………..
Happy 90th Birthday
October 10th, 2012 by Joe Burgess
Happy 90th Birthday to Rubye (Mrs. Terrel) Spencer.
With love,
Alice, Karen and Matthew.
Lost & Found – Keys
October 10th, 2012 by Submitted
Found set of keys at the sports complex. Call to identify and claim. 870-370-2831.
ELECTION DAY for DMH Millage Extension
October 9th, 2012 by Joe Burgess
Today is Voting Day for the proposed millage extension for Drew Memorial Hospital. 
If passed by voters, these funds will be used to construct a new, updated surgery center for the local hospital.
Hospital supporters key phrase during recent months has been, “This is not a new tax.” It is a continuation of the current millage that supports local medical care at Drew Memorial.
A total of 212 votes were cast
There are two questions on the ballots, shown below, and you will make a total of 5 “button pushes” in the entire voting process.
Pedraza’s Attorney Files Writ with State Supreme Court
October 9th, 2012 by Joe Burgess
Last week in the Drew County Circuit Court, attorney Jeff Rosenzweig, representing Daniel Pedraza, was denied a continuance by Judge Bynum Gibson in Pedraza’s capital murder case, for the death of his 2 year old step-daughter Aubriana Coke.
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October 8th, 2012 by Joe Burgess
Employment Opportunity – Restaurant Manager
October 8th, 2012 by Joe Burgess
A local restaurant is accepting resumes for a qualified, experienced general manager.
Interested applicants should email resumes to joe@MonticelloLive.com by Friday.
Please list RESTAURANT in the memo line.
Happy 40th Birthday
October 7th, 2012 by Submitted
Concerned Citizens Policital Forum – VIDEOs
October 5th, 2012 by Joe BurgessBradley County Doctor Charged with 53 Counts of Prescription Fraud in Drew Circuit Court
October 4th, 2012 by Joe Burgess
A lengthy investigation by the Tenth Drug Task Force has led to 53 felony counts of Prescription Drug Fraud being filed against an area physician, formerly of Bradley County, who appeared Monday in Drew County Circuit Court.
Time to Talk Taxes
October 4th, 2012 by Submitted
Dance Winners at District Fair
October 3rd, 2012 by Submitted
These students from Monticello Dance Academy represented the Drew County and Cleveland County fairs at the Southeast Arkansas District Fair in Pine Bluff this past weekend. They qualified for district by winning overall or 2nd overall at their local county fair’s talent show.
They are….. Read the rest of this entry »
Drew HEALTH Coalition Encourages Breast Cancer Awareness
October 3rd, 2012 by Submitted
Seldom do any of us hear of diseases that were once common in our childhood such as measles and mumps. What made the difference? It was public health prevention that made a difference in containing these life-threatening illnesses.
35 Pounds of Pills Removed from Local Homes, by Choice
October 2nd, 2012 by Joe Burgess
Happy Birthday
October 2nd, 2012 by Submitted
HAPPY 19th BIRTHDAY KASHAWN,
luv Tweet, Dad, Dee n U Mommie…
Roll-Over Wrecks Keep Rescue Team Rolling over Recent Days
October 2nd, 2012 by Joe Burgess
Yesterday, around 4:30, Monticello Fire & Rescue team was paged out to the report of a Mercedes SUV that had flipped on HWY 35, near Lake Monticello.
The vehicle was eastbound, lost control, and flipped, before coming to a stop with the driver pinned inside. A firefighter arriving on the scene helped her get out of the vehicle, as others were arriving. MASI transported the Little Rock lady to DMH, DCSAO worked the crash site. Dan’s Towing removed the Mercedes.
Sunday morning, Fire & Rescue were called to Davis Street, where a man was backing out of his driveway, when he missed the road, and backed over a large culvert, rolling his car over into a ditch, pinning him inside of his Hyundai.
He was safely removed from his car. MPD worked the wreck scene, C&L removed the car from it’s perched position.
Drew Outdoor & Casual Wear
October 2nd, 2012 by Submitted
Lost & Found – Medicare Card at Fairgrounds
October 2nd, 2012 by Joe BurgessFound: Arkansas Medicaid card that was found at the fairgrounds.
It can be claimed by calling 723-6740 to identify.
Barkada Firefighters Battle Wilmar Car Fire with Garden Hose
October 1st, 2012 by Joe BurgessTwo Wilmar residents (both Barkada volunteer firefighters) were passing by Wilmar Baptist Church, Saturday morning, noticed a small fire coming from under a car, just a few feet from a house.
Monticello Schools Receives $10,000 Grant for Learning Garden from Farming Education Group
October 1st, 2012 by Caleb Burger
Before the Monticello Jr. Billie football game against Hamburg, Thursday night, Monsanto presented a $10,000 grant to the Monticello School District that was awarded through America’s Famers Grow Rural Education.
The Monticello School District received nominations from farmers Joe Noland and Jeff Felts. The grants totaled 176 across 39 states that totaled $2.3 million for the selected districts. In Ark. 58 school districts received nominations from 303 farmers and five districts including Monticello received the grants.
The program allows farmers to nominate their school district for the award who then must apply. The grant serves the purpose of enhancing math and science based education and will allow for expansion of the school district’s learning garden program to reach 6th through 8th graders, which will allow them to “learn the principles of science through hands-on activities.”
Man Assaulted With Hot Sauce Bottle in Wilmar, DCSO Seeking Suspect
October 1st, 2012 by Joe Burgess
The Drew County Sheriff’s Department is looking for Justin Durden, age 26 of East Johnson Street in Wilmar, after he allegedly assaulted Harvey Lawson, age 24 of Wilmar, with a hot sauce bottle in J-Birds Express in Wilmar.
Durden also goes by the name of “J-Man.”
If anyone knows where he might be, Sheriff Mark Gober asks that they contact the Sheriff’s Department at 367-6211.
$100 Winners of Photo / News Tip Contest
October 1st, 2012 by Joe Burgess
Each month, MonticelloLive rewards the reader who calls in the best news tip, or submits the best photo, with a $100 prize.
In October 2012, the video of a Wilmar car fire being put out was taken by Sheena Tucker, who also helped the family (who lost their car and groceries, that day). A couple of Barkada Fire Dept. members were passing by, saw the fire, and put it out; keeping it from reaching the victim’s home. That video earned Sheena $100, and our thanks for sharing it with MLive readers.
In September, 2012, a suspect from AMERICAS MOST WANTED was arrested in Monticello. The person who told MLive about the “truthful rumor” donated their $100 to Immanuel Baptist Church’s food pantry.
- Juanita Webb is shown here with her “pet” alligator, which showed up in their family pond. As the gator continued to grow, in August, the family contacted the AG&F, who re-located it to a safer area.
Juanita’s son, David, is shown with the $100 prize for sharing the photo with MLive readers. The family donated their prize money to PAWS to help support their shelter for homeless pets.
A 75 acre forest wildfire in July, battled by several local fire depts. and the Arkansas Forestry Commission, included an AFC helicopter dipping water from a local farm pond to fight the fire. Karen Kolb-Spencer won $100 for sending that photo to MLive to share with our readers.
A MLive news story about a DWI 3, 4, & 5 was picked up and carried by CNN Headline News in June.
On May 16, there was a fatal car wreck in Wilmar, as the vehicle was fleeing from Bradley Couny Law Enforcement. The prize money for this tip was donated to “Feed the Kids,” thanks to the caller
The person who reported the incident to MLive donated their prize money to purchase school supplies for area children.
Last Easter, BrookLynn White attended 2 local Easter egg hunts. At both of them, she helped a fellow hunter, who had his broken arm in a cast.
BrookLynn’s kind act impressed the boy’s mom, and she told MLive about BrookLynn’s good deed.
- BrookLynn used her money to buy dog food for PAWS and other charities.
On March 16, 3 Youths from Saline County Stole a Truck from an Elderly Drew County Man, & Left Him Bleeding in the Road. A Multi-agency Manhunt Followed,, including ADC Dogs, an ASP Helicopter, and all area Law Enforcement. The 3 were captured latere that Evening.
Happy 4th Birthday
October 1st, 2012 by Submitted
Jacklynn Lucas turned 4yrs old on Sept 29th.
Happy Birthday, we love you!!
Love and miss you,
Uncle Kevious, Aunt Hopie, Tristen, Baby Gaige and Haiden
Happy Birthday, Beth
September 30th, 2012 by Joe Burgess
Beth McGee, of the Assessors Office, celebrated her birthday over the weekend.
Congratulations, Beth.
Former Monticello Resident Pleads Guilty to DWI Death
September 28th, 2012 by Joe Burgess
Last Friday, a former resident of Monticello was sentenced to 10 years in prison, plus 10 more years suspended for the death of a Pulaski County driver.
On September, 13, 2010, a 32 year old Benton resident, formerly of Monticello, had just brought his wife and 4 day old daughter home from the hospital. Around 3 pm, that day, he left home to get his 18 month old son from daycare.
10,000,000th Pageview for MLive – $100 for MLive Reader who Called In to Win
September 27th, 2012 by Joe Burgess
Wednesday night around 9:15, MonticelloLive.com reached a major milestone in the internet news business. We received our 10,000,000th pageview, according to OneStat.com.
In honor of the achievement, MLive ran a “Call Now to Win $100” headline, which was seen by David Knight, who won $100, just by reading MonticelloLive.com.
Drugs Seized In Route to Monticello
September 25th, 2012 by Joe Burgess
According to Sheriff Mark Gober, on the morning of Thursday, September 13th, at approximately 6:30 AM, members of the Drew County Sheriff’s Department stopped a vehicle on Highway 138 traveling west towards Monticello.
During a search of the passengers, deputies discovered approximately 6.9 grams of a white crystal-like substance believed to be methamphetamine also known as “Ice.”
Man Arrested on Multiple Drug Charges
September 25th, 2012 by Joe Burgess
According to Drew county Sheriff Mark Gober, a Drew County resident was arrested at his residence, recently, after a search warrant was conducted of his home prior to his arrest. A juvenile staying at the home found a substance that she believed to be methamphetamine.
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