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More Info Released on Fatal Car Crash on HWY 278
May 29th, 2012 by Joe Burgess
SalineRiverChronicle.com reports that Warren Police and the Bradley County Sheriff’s Department had been collaborating to solve a series of burglaries and thefts over a two week period. Some of the stolen items were recovered. The items had been sold. Law enforcement had gained information which caused them to develop a convicted felon from Monticello, as a suspect in the burglaries.
Memorial Day Service – Photos
May 29th, 2012 by Joe Burgess
Triple Happy Birthday
May 29th, 2012 by Submitted
Triple the fun!
Happy 3rd Birthday Reagan, Rihanna and Ryan.
We Love You! Comanda (mom) and Camille (aunt)
250+ attend Memorial Day Service to Pay Respects – Videos
May 28th, 2012 by Joe Burgess
Veterans Present Awards to First Responders
May 28th, 2012 by Joe BurgessThe local veteran’s organizations, as part of their annual Memorial Day program, recognized 4 local first responders for the service to Monticello and Drew County.
Officer of the Year awards were presented to Billy Barnett of the Monticello Fire Dept., Matt Outlaw of the Arkansas State Police, and Danny Chisom of the Monticello Police Dept. Ben Michel of the Drew County Sheriff’s office was also honored, Ben’s plaque was accepted by Chief Deputy Robin Hood.
Special Memorial Day Series – 5 Tributes to Local Patriots
May 28th, 2012 by Sheilla LampkinDrew County has recently lost two more of its members from that generation of soldiers known as the “greatest generation”, because of their sacrifice during the WWII years.
Since today is Memorial Day, we will show respect and pay tribute to five great Americans and Monticellonians, as we reflect on my interviews with them for the Veterans Oral History Project when I asked them to share with me memories of their WWII service.
Memorial Day Tribute – Olen Cockrell
May 28th, 2012 by Sheilla LampkinIt takes many support people to operate an Army – or a Navy. This story tells about one man who filled a special need in the service of his country while readying the seamen to fulfill their duties.
David Olen Cockrell was drafted and entered the US Navy on June 3, 1943. He recalled that he may have decided to enter the Navy because he had had a favored cousin, Oscar Miles, who had died on the USS Arizona when the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941.
Memorial Day Tribute – Charles Jackson
May 28th, 2012 by Sheilla LampkinThis information was shared during interviews as part of the Veterans’ Oral History Project through the Library of Congress.
Charles Jackson’s military service began when he graduated from Henderson State Teachers College in 1942 and was invited by a group of naval officials visiting the graduates to enlist in a naval officer’s training program. He began this program in the fall at Northwestern University in Chicago and received his commission as a lieutenant in the spring of 1943.
Memorial Day Tribute – Dr. Roy Grizzell
May 28th, 2012 by Sheilla LampkinLet’s remember the very secret WWII mission of the late Dr. Roy Grizzell.
Dr. Roy Grizzell had a long and varied career in the military that began before WWII started. In the winter of 1940 he was sent to Fort Bragg, N.C. as a 2nd Lieutenant in the Infantry. He was assigned as Range Officer and Supply Officer on the post, thus beginning his career with the Military Police.
Memorial Day Tribute – T. Robie Scott
May 28th, 2012 by Sheilla LampkinI couldn’t possibly have a Memorial Day tribute without mentioning my dear friend, T. Robie Scott. I didn’t have the pleasure of his personal acquaintance for long, but I consider our friendship a highlight and miss his counsel and support. He was an intensely strong-willed patriot, a devoted family man and a fervent supporter of our country. Robie Scott was one of a kind – the kind America needs more of today.
Drew County “Most Wanted” Arrested in Florida
May 28th, 2012 by Joe Burgess
According to Sheriff Mark Gober, a subject on the Drew County Sheriff’s Department Most Wanted list was arrested in Jacksonville, Florida on a warrant for a parole violation out of Drew County.
Information Sought on Two Break-Ins by DCSO
May 26th, 2012 by Drew County OfficesTurtle Creek Apt. Fire
May 26th, 2012 by Joe Burgess
Friday afternoon around 5 o’clock the Monticello Fire Dept. responded to Turtle Creek Apartments on N. Slemmons St. to the report of an apt. fire on the bottom level.
The blaze seems to have been started by something on the stove, and fire damage was confimed to the kitchen area.
$300,000 Bond Set for Employee that Set Fred’s Dermott Fire
May 26th, 2012 by Joe Burgess
A 28-year-old Dermott resident has been arrested for the arson fire at Dermott’s Fred’s discount store. Twelve area fire departments battled the blaze for two days last weekend during the annual Dermott Crawfish Festival.
Good Luck
May 26th, 2012 by Joe Burgess
Good luck, Laurel Ashley Beal,
when competing for Miss Teen Arkansas this weekend!!!
We love you!!
Your family and friends
Two Boys & a Truck Patch
May 26th, 2012 by Submitted
A couple of Monticello Youth have set up a produce stand on South Main Street.
It’s called “2 Boys & a Truck..Patch”.
They also put out a sign honoring our Veteran’s.
“Brain-washed Socialist Cowards” Jury Sentences “Pot Growing Idiot” to Maximum Sentences on Drug Charges
May 25th, 2012 by Joe BurgessTuesday, a Drew County Circuit Court jury had found a defendant guilty of manufacturing marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia. As the convicted defendant (representing himself as his own attourney) addressed the jury during the sentencing portion of the trial, he called them “Brain-washed Socialist Cowards” (not a good decision).
Head of the Class Graduation – Videos
May 25th, 2012 by Mandy Moss
Happy Birthday
May 24th, 2012 by Submitted
Happy Third Birthday!
Peyton Myers
Son of Grant & Kelly (Sowell) Myers
Run Off Races to be held June 12 – Edited
May 24th, 2012 by Joe BurgessThe Drew County Collector’s run-off will be between Tonya Loveless (1186 votes) and Josh Frost (1153 votes), as that race will be narrowed down, as Cherri Norris’ 621 votes are divided. The June 12 winner will then face Republican candidate Andrea Huskey in November.
In the bid for State Senate District 26, Gregg Reep, of Warren, won four of seven counties (Bradley, Drew, Cleveland, Desha) but fell short by 99 votes to Eddie Cheatham who carried only two counties (Ashley and Chicot). Cheatham, of Crossett, garnered 4156 votes, while Reep had 4057 votes cast for him. Johnnie Bolin, also from Ashley County, came in third with 3243 total votes. Cheatham and Reep will meet again in a runoff election which will be held in three weeks. The winner of this election will face Republic opponent Mike Akin of Monticello in November.
Gene Jeffress and Q. Byrum Hurst will also meet in a run-off election for the Democratic nominee for 4th District Congressman. The winner of this run-off election will face Republic Tom Cotton who won the Republican nomination for candidate for 4th District Congressman.
Regional vote totals provided by SalineRiverChronicle.com
Possible Gas Leak Moves Inmates to Excercise Yard – Update
May 24th, 2012 by Joe Burgess
Around 10:30, this morning, a jailer notified Sheriff Mark Gober about the odor of gas in the County Detention Facility.
Election Summary
May 23rd, 2012 by Mandy Moss
Robin Hood won the Democratic Primary. He will now face Republican Jessie Griffin and independent Robert Akin in November.
All precinct votes have come in and the unofficial numbers show two new faces will be added to Monticello’s City Council in 2013.
Election Results (Unofficial)
May 23rd, 2012 by Mandy Moss
All ballot boxes have been counted.
Here are the final, unofficial vote totals:
Drew Central Students Selected as HOBY Ambassadors
May 23rd, 2012 by Drew Central Schools
On May 4th – 6th , Rebecca Moss and Morgan Nall, attended the Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership Seminar in Bentonville, Ar. The 10th grade Drew Central Students were selected because of the outstanding leadership potential they demonstrated in school and community activities, as well as their academic achievements. The girls participated in numerous activities while at the seminar reinforcing their social responsibilities and encouraging their leadership and critical thinking skills.
Water Rates Rise, While $690,100 is Transferred from Water Fund for Other Uses.
May 22nd, 2012 by Mandy Moss
“They raise the water rates saying we need to fix the dangerous water pipes, then they take the money out of the water fund to pay for other projects, then they raise the rates again saying there’s not enough money in the water fund. Meanwhile, we don’t even have a line item in the budget for water pipe repairs. What’s going on?”
This statement is from a source that wished to remain anonymous, and their sentiment has been shared by many MLive readers over the past several months.
Mayor Maxwell presented these failing water pipes to the City Council, last October.
Add to this the report from last September’s City Council meeting where Mayor Maxwell said, “The water line problems below Maple and Speer Streets, where galvanized water lines run under the street, and constantly have to be repaired. Overlaying these two streets will soon have to be patched, whenever the next leak occurs…” Mayor Maxwell told the council that these lines need to be replaced, instead of making repairs to the lines and the streets, over and over. “The water lines need to be moved to the side of the streets, then do the overlay.”
The city has recently received easements from the property owners, and ordered pipe to begin this project. This means we’ve got “shovel ready” needs, and money being spent elsewhere.
Questions have been raised concerning all aspects of the water fund budget, including where the money is going that’s transferred from it, if it is legal for it to be transferred at all, and if replacing water pipes is just a falsely given reason to raise rates further.
Early Morning Crash Send Driver to UAMS
May 21st, 2012 by Joe Burgess
Monticello Fire & Rescue was paged out to extricate the driver of this westbound Chevy pick-up out of the vehicle, around 5:30, Monday morning.
Marks at the scene show the vehicle left the roadway on the north side of the highway, crossed the ditch, and collided with a concrete embankment, near the I-530 intersection.
Drew County Sheriff;s deputies worked the crash, Affordable Wrecker towed the Chevy, and MASI transported the driver to DMH, where he was then helicoptered to UAMS in Little Rock
Special Election Edition of One Monticello Life
May 20th, 2012 by Joe Burgess
Tuesday is Election Day. Ms the final day for Early Voting.
Over the past several weeks, MLive’s Mandy Moss has interviewed the Democratic candidates for County Judge, Sheriff, and County Collector.
This week’s “election edition” will re-post those interviews for a final “meet the candidates” opportunity for MLive reades.
One Monticello Life – Bobby Harris, Candidate for County Judge
May 20th, 2012 by Mandy Moss
“I was born and raised here in Monticello by my parents Robert and Peggy Harris. They still live in the house I was raised in.”
Bobby Harris has spent his entire life in Drew County, and this is where he has chosen to raise his large, close-knit, family. He says he learned how to have strong family values by his own experiences growing up.
One Monticello Life – Jim Glennon, Candidate for County Judge
May 20th, 2012 by Mandy Moss
Jim Glennon was born and raised in Possum Valley by parents James and Glenda Glennon. “I have three sisters and a brother that are still living. My baby sister died when she was six of spinal meningitis. I was 9 or 10 when she died. It was one of those situations where you ask God, “Why didn’t you take me instead of my baby sister?”
Growing up, there was little time for the Glennon children to find trouble to get into. Working as a family was top priority, and living out in the country meant that if you wanted entertainment, you created it for yourself.
One Monticello Life – Sheriff Mark Gober
May 20th, 2012 by Mandy Moss
Mark Gober is well known in Monticello for being Sheriff since 2005, but few may know what brought him to this point in life.
Growing up, Sheriff Gober said that his family often moved every year due to his father’s career in the ARMY. It was a move to Alaska that put him on a path right back to Drew County.
One Monticello Life – Ronnie Adcock – Sheriff Candidate & Local Businessman
May 20th, 2012 by Mandy Moss
Monticello native Ronnie Adcock has held several jobs over his lifetime. From gravel trains to pawn shops and a wrecker service, he hopes to add Drew County Sheriff to his resume this year.
One Monticello Life – Cheri Adcock Norris, Candidate for Collector
May 20th, 2012 by Mandy Moss
“I really thought I was done that day, and even though this person was very irate and taking it out on me, I still managed to get my job done correctly and it didn’t sway me from getting things done in the office.”
Cheri Norris grew up the oldest of three siblings, and said she had a great time doing family activities like roller skating, having picnics, and playing at the lake. At the age of five she moved from Southeast Arkansas up to Michigan with her mom, Betty Maloney.
Regional Poitical Forum – Video
May 20th, 2012 by Joe BurgessThe Cornerstone Coalitoin held their Regional Political Forum, Thursday night, with covered many topics of regional topcs.
Candidates taking part in the program included; Lampkin and Meggs..
State Senate candidates Akin, Bolin, Cheatham, and Reep.
and Congressional candidates: Crawford (by statement), Latanach, Hurst, and Jeffress
Rev. Billy M. Young
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