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Parks Commission Discusses Williams Monument, Sadie Johnson Center Construction, & Cornerstone Honoring Committee & Mayor
August 13th, 2012 by Charity Shepherd
The Monticello parks commission met Thursday night at City Hall.
Among several items on the agenda, the monument honoring Albert William for his work on the early baseball fields and other features of Jordan Park were discussed.
Parks Committe to Request Info from Leagues & Organizations that Use Parks
August 13th, 2012 by Joe BurgessFor the second year, the Monticello Parks and Recreation Committee will soon be asking for information from the leagues and organizations that use Monticello parks and facilities.
The questionnaires asks for information about the season, boards, participants, needs, and goals.
The parks committee appointed some liaisons to work with leagues, and will conclude the liaison process at next month meeting.
Double Happy BirthdayS
August 13th, 2012 by Submitted
Happy Birthday to the Williams twins, who turn 15, today.
Happy Birthday to Moesha and Iesha Williams,
From your family and friends.
Happy 18th Birthday
August 13th, 2012 by Submitted
Teresa Fleming is celebrating her 18th B-Day, today.
Happy Birthday from Mom, Dad , Sissy ,and Nana we love you.
Country – Horseback Rider at Lake Monticello
August 13th, 2012 by Joe Burgess
Monticello Memories – Drew County EHC Clubs
August 12th, 2012 by Sheilla Lampkin
This week’s column is the eighth in a series about the history of the present Extension Homemakers Clubs operating in Drew County. This week we’ll take a quick look at the Plantogo Club in northwestern Drew County.
In the early 1960s there were two separate EHC clubs in the northwestern part of Drew County. They were known as the Plantersville EHC Club and the Montongo EHC Club. During those years the two groups decided to merge and the new and larger club became the Plantogo Club. Their primary purpose was to educate housewives in new ways to do their jobs as wives and mothers.
Happy 40th Birthday
August 12th, 2012 by Submitted
Happy 40th Birthday, Karen Spencer
Best wishes from you family and friends.
“A Picture is Worth 1,000 Words”, The Story Behind This Photo…..
August 12th, 2012 by Joe Burgess
Around a year ago, the photo for the MLive Sunday Bulletin changed. It may not have been noticed by many readers, but there was a reason behind it.
When you operate a public medium (like MLive) there’s a certain amount of your personal life that you have to include; but there is also a limit.
Although only very close friends (and folks who read local church bulletin prayer lists) knew it, Sue (my wife) had a severe heart attack just over a year ago, spending two weeks in Baptist Medical Center in Little Rock. After a double-bypass and a “valve job”, she was released, to come home and continue recovery.
MonticelloLive was posted twice every day, as usual, from the hospital, since “business MUST go on.” (My Iphone and BMC wi-fi were awesome.)
But when your nights are spent on a waiting room couch, and you don’t know if they’ll even be able do perform surgery, there are few sources of comfort to be found. But there was one place I found……
The photo change took place so that every Sunday, I would go back to that same place of comfort I used for those two long weeks. The Prayer Chapel at Baptist Medical Center.
I hope that you can see the light and love of my Saviour, Jesus Christ, shining through, like I did then, and still do today.
Thank You Note from Historical Society for Successful Roast of Dr. Lassiter
August 11th, 2012 by Submitted
The Drew County Historical Society want to thank all the participants in the “Roast and Toast” of Dr. Jack Lassiter on August 3rd.
The fundraiser was a big success, and all of the proceeds will be used for the maintenance and operation of the Drew County Museum and Archives.
Those who helped in any way to make this a success are truly appreciated: the merchants and individuals who donated auction items, the attendees, the roasters and toasters, and our emcee and auctioneer, Desha County Judge Mark McElroy.
We especially want to thank Dr. Lassiter for being such a great sport. It was a wonderful evening, and we are grateful to everyone who worked and participated to make the night one of fun and an outcome for a better future for the Museum and Archives.
Local Veteran’s Services Expanding in Monticello
August 11th, 2012 by SubmittedThe Little Rock Vet Center is pleased to announce that Vet Center services will be brought delivered to Monticello and the surrounding area to Veterans and their families and others eligible for services, and family survivors of Service members killed in action.
Harvest Time in Drew County
August 11th, 2012 by Joe Burgess
This photo was taken on HWY 278, as combine was loading farm trailer.
Happy 10th Birthday Cole!!
August 11th, 2012 by Submitted
Cole is the son of Josh & Janell Harris and little brother of Katie Harris.
Grandparents are David & Jayne Taylor, Gene & Karen Webb and Jim & Sue Harris.
Great-grand parents are Gloria Taylor, Bertha Bolin, Douglas Sullivan and Dorothy Richardson.
We love you!!
Happy 1st Birthday
August 11th, 2012 by Submitted
Happy 1st Birthday, Jorden Rayford,
Love Grandma, Mom and Auntie Pooh
Woods Fire Destroys 84 Drew County Acres, Wednesday
August 10th, 2012 by Joe Burgess
63 MPH Wind Documented as Severe Thunderstorms Leave Trees & Power Lines Down, Roads Closed Last Night
August 10th, 2012 by Joe Burgess
Several strong thunderstorms rolled across Drew County, last night, with strong winds, heavy rains, and dangerous lightning.
The first storm came through around 8:20, another around 11 pm, with 2 more storm systems (one near Florence and another near Lake Monticello) around midnight.
Man Arrested After Assaulting a Deputy
August 10th, 2012 by Joe BurgessFire Strikes College Street Home
August 9th, 2012 by Joe Burgess
Tuesday afternoon, around 1 pm, the Monticello Fire Dept. was called to the scene of a house fire in the 200 block of West College Street.
MPD & DCSO blocked traffic on the busy street, while firefighters limited the damage from the flames to a dining room / hutch area. However, smoke caused damage throughout the residence.
No one was home when the fire began.
Senator Boozman Tours UAM Agri Dept. & Programs
August 9th, 2012 by iPhone
Senator John Boozman toured UAM’s agriculture dept., Thursday morning, as a part of his district-wide agri tour.
Boozman and his staff, along with UAM agri-business faculty visited various sites that are a part of UAM programs.
After the tour Senator Boozman led a brief meeting with those attending, where a wide range of topics were covered, including the Farm Bill, student loans, the drought’s effect on farming, future use of natural gas, and Heirloom tomatos.
One important aspect of UAM’s agri program is that “Most of UAM’s 100 ag majors are from this area, and want to remain in this area” after they graduate.
Monticello / Marion Township to Stay “Dry” – No Signatures Turned In by Liquor Sales Supporters – UPDATED
August 9th, 2012 by Joe Burgess
4:30 Wednesday was the deadline for supporters of the proposed alcohol sales issue to turn in their petition to the Drew County Clerk, in order to get the “wet vote” on the November ballot.
Happy Birthday
August 9th, 2012 by Submitted
Happy 8th birthday Jordan.
(His birthday was Wednesday)
Jordan is the son of Tim and Jennifer Nichols.
We love you, son.
19 Year Old Arrested for Assaulting His 67 Year Old Grandmother – Update
August 8th, 2012 by Joe Burgess
A 19 year old Drew County man remains in jail, following his Sunday arrest for the assaulting his 67 year old grandmother, at her home.
4 Car Crash at Lacey
August 8th, 2012 by Joe Burgess
Tuesday morning, around 9 am, there was a 4 vehicle collision, on HWY 425 near Lacey.
$400,000 Bond Set on 1/4 Pound “Ice” Bust
August 8th, 2012 by Joe Burgess
A Baxter County man received a $400,000 bond, Monday, from District Judge Ken Harper for his role in the arrival of 1/4 pound of methamphetamine in Southeast Arkansas.
Union Bank’s Dave Dickson on Cover of Arkansas Business
August 7th, 2012 by Joe Burgess
Click here to read the Arkansas 
Business article about 9 Southeast Arkansas banks working together in difficult economic times.
Friday Forest Fire Destroys 179 Acres, South of Drew County
August 6th, 2012 by Joe Burgess
The Arkansas Forestry Commission battled a 179 acre woods fire, just south of Drew County, on Berea road in Ashley County.
AFC brought in 6 dozers and a spotter plane to battle the blaze, with the help of 3 local fire depts.
The dozer photo is courtesy of AshleyCountyLedger.com.
The smoke photo is from a MLive reader who saw several fire and emergency vehicles turning onto Goose Hollow Road, from HWY 425 South.
MonticelloLive’s Calendar of Community Events–40+ Events This Month
August 6th, 2012 by Joe Burgess1st Friday Singing on the Square – Video
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August 6th, 2012 by Joe BurgessResidence Destroyed by Morning Fire
August 4th, 2012 by Joe Burgess
The fire at this mobile home, located on Vincent Lane, of off HWY 425 North, was reported to the Monticello Fire Dept. around 8:20, Saturday morning.
Firefighters and trucks responded, but the residence was a total loss.
Hapy 4th Birthday
August 4th, 2012 by Submitted
Happy 4th birthday to Lukas Nichols.
Lukas is the son of Tim and Jennifer Nichols.
We love you, son.
Dr. Jack Lassiter’s Toast & Roast for Historical Society
August 4th, 2012 by Joe Burgess
Judge Sam Bird Roasts Lassiter from MonticelloLive on Vimeo.
Richard Reinhart Reminises from MonticelloLive on Vimeo.
Mark McElroy Introduces Mike Layfield from MonticelloLive on Vimeo.
DMH CEO Layfield Diagnoses Dr. Lassiter from MonticelloLive on Vimeo.
Leigh Lassiter Counts, “My Dad” from MonticelloLive on Vimeo.
Mayor Maxwell Toasts Lassiter’s Accomplishments from MonticelloLive on Vimeo.
Dr. Jack Lassiter Responds to Roasters from MonticelloLive on Vimeo.
New Name, New Facilities, for Former “Business of the Year”
August 3rd, 2012 by Submitted
Drew County Developmental Disabilities Council has officially changed their agency’s name from to “Advantages of Southeast Arkansas, Inc.”
The children’s center will change from Sesame School to “Discovery Children’s Center”. Also, the adult center will no longer be The Other Way, but is changing to “Discovery Skills Center”.
The public is invited to the grand opening/ribbon cutting for their new facilities at South Hyatt & East College St., on August 28 at 1pm.
Timbo’s is Back – Fri & Sat Nights
August 3rd, 2012 by Joe Burgess
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