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Michael Binns Passes Away at JRMC, in ADC Custody – Monday Update
August 1st, 2011 by Joe Burgess
Former Monticello Schools choir director, Michael Binns. Sr, passed away Sunday, at 4:38 pm.
Binns was convicted by a Drew County Circuit Court jury on July 14 on 2 counts of 2nd degree sexual assault, Binns was hospitalized at Baptist Health Center in Little Rock on Wednesday, July 20, before returning to the Drew County Detention Facility on Thursday, July 21, and being transferred to the Arkansas Dept. of Corrections on Friday, July 22.
Winchester & Other Area Post Offices Being Considered for Closing
August 1st, 2011 by Joe Burgess
Story revised from MagnoliaReporter.com.
The United States Postal Service said that 179 post offices in Arkansas are among 3,653 locations that will be reviewed for possible closure.
Winchester’s Post Office is on that list, as are Banks, Jersey, New Edinburg, Yorktown, Pickens, Montrose, and Parkdale.
CLICK HERE to see the complete list of Arkansas post offices that will be studied.
Friday Night Armed Robbery of Western Sizzlin’ Reported
July 28th, 2011 by Joe Burgess
According to the Monticello Police Dept., an investigation is underway in the case of the armed robbery of Monticello Western Sizzlin’, Friday night, around 10 pm.
Western Pines’ Peculiar Pets
July 26th, 2011 by Joe Burgess
These 2 calves have found a comfortable home in the back yard of a Western Pines residence.
Friends say the owners treat them just like “the family dogs.”
Monticello School Board Thinks Coke is Sweeter than Pepsi
July 20th, 2011 by Shane GlassWanted: Old Photos of Ridgeway Hotel & Downtown Monticello
July 18th, 2011 by Joe Burgess
In preparation for the coming dedication of the downtown square and Ridgeway Monticello, the Monticello Downtown Revitalization Committee and Monticello Economic Development Commission need photos to include in a slide show for the public.
They are looking for photos of downtown Monticello and the Ridgeway Hotel from the 1930’s and 1940’s period. If you have photos that we can copy electronically, please contact 367-3076.
Your photos will not be damaged and will be returned to you immediately.
Thank you in advance for your help.
Binns Sentenced to 45 Years for 2 Counts of Sexual Assault
July 15th, 2011 by Joe BurgessDistrict Judge Arrested for DWI in Lincoln County
July 14th, 2011 by Joe Burgess
According to Lincoln County Sheriff Larry McGee, Tuesday evening, Lincoln County Deputy Hudson received a call reporting a reckless driver on HWY 425, north of Star City. The caller gave a complete description of the vehicle, and it’s license plate number.
Locks of Love
July 7th, 2011 by Submitted
Karleigh Hoskins cut off 12 inches of her hair to Donate it to Locks of Love.
She wanted to help some little child who cannot grow hair..
She is the daughter of Roger “Bubba” and Kristine Hoskins.
Karleigh is 5 years old and will be in 1st grade this yearr at Drew Central.
DMH Construction Showing Progress
July 6th, 2011 by Joe Burgess
Local Church Musician Sentenced to 24 Years for EZ-Mart Robbery
July 5th, 2011 by Joe Burgess
Melvin LaRon James was sentenced by a Drew County Circuit Court jury Friday to serve 24 years for the robbery of EZ Mart, on the corner of Gaines and Hyatt Street, April 20. Read the rest of this entry »
Jacuzzi Tubs Are Not “Household Garbage”
July 5th, 2011 by Joe Burgess
Recently, a discussion at a City Council meeting included the public confirmation that a couple of dumpsters at McCloy park are available for public use.
A sign was recently posted, explaining the “household garbage” rules.
Who ever tried to put the Jacuzzi whirlpool into the dumpster, apparently didn’t read the sign.
Drew County Speedway Fireworks
July 4th, 2011 by Joe BurgessClick on the >< to enlarge
Protecting Pets from Heat
July 3rd, 2011 by Submitted
Hot weather can present a danger to humans, but outdoor pets, particularly dogs, are also at risk, according to the Humane Society.
We all should remember our pets during hot weather.
Even healthy dogs can over-heat or become dehydrated. Read the rest of this entry »
City Square Fountains
June 29th, 2011 by Joe Burgess
Stolen Monticello Vehicle Recovered in Jefferson County
June 28th, 2011 by Joe BurgessSadie Johnson Center Re-building Moving Forward, Drawings Approved by Committee
June 27th, 2011 by Joe Burgess
Last Thursday night, local citizens, serving as committee members interested in rebuilding the Sadie Johnson Community Center met with ETC engineers and Mayor Allen Maxwell, and approved the preliminary drawings of the new structure to be built at Jordan Park on the site of the old building which was destroyed by fire last year.
“Drew County Fair Farm Families of the Year” Announced
June 27th, 2011 by Joe Burgess
John Wayne & April Ross
Dwight, Sherri, Callie, and Justin Witcher
The Drew County Fair Board voted at their last meeting to recognize 2 local families, both well known for their decades of farming traditions, and both longtime supporters of the Drew County Fair, as the “2011 Drew County Fair Farm Families of the Year.”
John Wayne and April Ross, of Florence, and Dwight and Sherri Witcher and family, of Selma, were honored for their lifelong dedication to farming, and to the Drew County farming tradition.
Both families will serve as Parade Marshalls for the 2011 Drew County Fair Parade.
Western Sizzlin’ Burglarized for 2nd Time This Week
June 25th, 2011 by Joe BurgessAround 7 o’clock, Saturday morning, Monticello Police received a phone call reporting a break-in at Western Sizzlin’ restaurant.
This was the 2nd burglary at the restaurant this week, after the one discovered Monday morning.
Monticello Police are investigating the crime, and encourage anyone who may have seen a suspicious vehicle or person to call them at 367-
Lake Monticello at Sunset
June 24th, 2011 by Joe Burgess
This photo of Lake Monticello at sunset was submitted by a MonticelloLive.com reader.
Thank you for sharing that sunset with the rest of us.
Monticello School District Board Meeting, Track & Policy Changes
June 23rd, 2011 by Shane GlassVandals Strike Local Parks Again and Again
June 21st, 2011 by Joe Burgess
Vandalism has taken place in our local Monticello parks again over recent weeks, as shown by the photos above.
The top left shows (inside of the circles) where a loud speaker was taken from the ball field at Jordan Park. City workers discovered the speaker missing Monday morning when they arrived at work.
The top center pic shows where the “men” and “women” signs were removed from the new restrooms at McCloy Park, last week.
The bottom row of photos show where the pavilion at Lake Monticello’s table were “re-arranged” with litter scattered around the receptacles on both ends of the lake earlier this month.
Burglaries at Western Sizzlin’ & Pizza Hut Overnight
June 21st, 2011 by Joe Burgess
Between the closing times of Western Sizzlin’ and Pizza Hut and when employees arrived at work Monday morning vandals forcefully entered both local restaurants in apparent efforts to get money.
17 Year Old Missouri Youth Drowns in Lake Monticello
June 18th, 2011 by iPhone
Around 1:18, Friday afternoon, several 911 calls came into Monticello Dispatch, reporting the drowning of a 17 year old male, from Missouri, in Lake Monticello’s south end, near the boat ramp.
Monticello Musicians Drawing National Attention
June 11th, 2011 by Joe Burgess
Several Monticello area musicians have been making “Music News” lately.
CashboX, recently featured on the cover of Cashbox Magazine, were featured KATV Channel 7’s “Good Morning Arkansas” program, Friday.
Also, “Roots Country” True County Music Chart, based on internet radio airplay, includes Monticello’s Brison Reed at #10, and Shay Hood at both #14 and #20, with her 2 latest releases.
Local Man Accidentally Shot, Friday Morning
June 11th, 2011 by Joe BurgessAround 5:30, Friday morning, a Drew County Sheriff’s deputy and SEEMS ambulance responded to a home on HWY 83 North, in response to the report of a man accidentally shooting himself in the shoulder with a rifle.
MEDC’s Ryburn & Monticello Mayor Explain their Opinions on MEDC vs. Court Issue
June 10th, 2011 by Shane GlassDistrict Judge Ken Harper was on the meeting’s agenda to speak to the City Council Thursday night about the recent incident involving the MEDC and the courthouse doors, which led to an alleged incident between MEDC executive director Nita McDaniel and Harper.
MEDC president Benny Ryburn asked for a few minutes to speak about the incident. Ryburn said McDaniel and judge Teresa French had agreed on how to handle the door situation.
“I think everything has been blown out of proportion,” he said. “Mrs. McDaniel nor the MEDC have been in the wrong. She consulted with judge Teresa French, they came up with a solution to the problem of overcrowding at the front of the building. Read the rest of this entry »
DWI 5
June 6th, 2011 by Joe Burgess
Robert Jackson, of North Bailey St., was arrested by Monticello Police, Thursday evening around 10 pm, and charged with DWI 5, driving with a suspended license, and fleeing.
Jackson was seen by a police officer, whom he refused to stop for, until he’d made several turns, and driven across a yard to get to his residence, as he allegedly made several turns without a signal and ignored a couple of stop signs.
Judge Bynum Gibson set Jackson’s bond at $20,000
Governor Appoints Gibson To Supreme Court
June 2nd, 2011 by Submitted
On May 27, 2011, Monticello lawyer C. C. “Cliff” Gibson, III, was appointed by Arkansas Governor Mike Beebe as a Special Associate Justice of the Arkansas Supreme Court regarding a case in which Supreme Court Justice Don Corbin recused.
This is Gibson’s fourth time to serve as a Special Justice on the Supreme Court. He is a senior partner in the Gibson & Keith law firm in Monticello, and also serves as County Attorney for Drew County. Gibson has also been active in state and local community affairs by serving over 10 years on the governing board of Legal Services of Arkansas, and as a director and president of both the Monticello-Drew County Chamber of Commerce and the Monticello Economic Development Commission.
A past recipient of the Distinguished Service Award of the City of Monticello, Gibson is also a 32nd degree Mason and has twice served as Master of Eureka Lodge No. 40 in Monticello. He and his wife Lisa are members of the First United Methodist Church in Monticello, and their children are Joy O’Neil Sills and C.C. “Chad” Gibson, IV.
Severe Log Truck Crash Caused by Loose Utility Trailer from Passing Vehicle
June 1st, 2011 by Joe Burgess
According to reports from the Arkansas State Police, the reason for the May 19 crash of a log truck, where the driver was air-lifted from the site near Enon Baptist Church, was that the log truck first collided with a utility trailer that came loose from a passing vehicle, causing the driver to lose control.
After hitting the utility trailer, the loaded big rig swerved right, then left (into a bridge railing), across a deep ditch, into a line of trees, where the tractor-trailer came to a stop. with the load of logs crushing the cab.
According to Prosecuting Attorney Thomas Deen, Jimmy Shrum stated that he initially did not realize that he had lost his trailer. He did go to the sheriff’s office and ultimately did return to the scene of the accident to provide the needed information. Based on that information, the state declines to pursue felony prosecution. The misdemeanor charge filed in district court remains Read the rest of this entry »
Armed Robbery at Monticello Sonic, Sunday Night, Leaves Workers Tied Up inside Business
May 31st, 2011 by Joe Burgess
According to reports, at 10:39, Sunday night, Monticello Police Dispatch received a 911 call from the Sonic drive-in, reporting an armed robbery where the manager and an employee were confronted by an unidentified black male, wearing a black hoodie and other dark clothing, carrying a gun.
Photos from Memorial Day Service at Courthouse
May 31st, 2011 by Joe Burgess
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4 Generations, 1 Photo
May 30th, 2011 by UAM News
4 Generations of the Pevey Family are pictured here:
From l-r: Christopher Pevey, Jerry Pevey, Blayze Pevey and Mark Pevey
Jury Hung in Rape Trial of Monticello Man, with 10-2 vote
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