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Locks of Love

July 23rd, 2012 by Joe Burgess

11 year old Madelin Moore recently donated 10 inches of hair to Locks of Love.

Dawn Marter, owner and stylist of West Ave. Salon, also took part in the good deed,

Detroit Lions’ Corey Williams Local DWI Charge “Taken Under Advisement”

July 22nd, 2012 by Joe Burgess

Corey Williams, the starting defensive tackle for the NFL Detroit Lions , was in Monticello, Wednesday, facing a DWI charge in Monticello’s District Court.

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New Fines for Repeat-Offenders on Property Violations – Edited

July 21st, 2012 by Mandy Moss

The City Council voted unanimously to amend Ordinance 756 of the City of Monticello to assess fines associated with repeat nuisance property owners.

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Airport Improvements for Runways Planned

July 21st, 2012 by Mandy Moss

During the airport report to the City Council, Benji Ryburn told the Council that people landing in heavy and fast moving aircraft are complaining of a dip and a hump on the runway. He stated that he “made some calls and asked for additional funds…and got confirmation that FAA will provide additional funds, up to $141,794, to do work to the runway.”

The money comes from a 100% grant so the City will not be required to provide any funding. The Council voted to apply for the grant and bid out the project.

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Police, Fire, & Court Report

July 21st, 2012 by Joe Burgess

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MEDC Report

July 21st, 2012 by Joe Burgess

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Parks Committee Update

July 21st, 2012 by Joe Burgess

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Boys & Girls Club Report

July 21st, 2012 by Joe Burgess

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City Council Votes to Buy 3,000 Residential Trash Dumpsters

July 20th, 2012 by Mandy Moss

The Monticello City Council passed a resolution authorizing the acceptance of a bid by Toter, Inc for the purchase of 3,000 rollout trash carts. The bid by Toter was the low bid and came in at $134,700.00.

The City will purchase one can per residence, and a second can may be purchased by an individual for $55-$60.

Trash pickups will be moved to once a week, per ward, once the new cans are in place.

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Armed Robbery Suspect Was Parolee from Texas for Murder & Multiple Robberies

July 20th, 2012 by iPhone

More background is being discovered about John Michael Carty, the Armed Robbery suspect from Oklahoma, that was arrested by law enforcement officers, Tuesday, north of Monticello.

Photos courtesy of KXII.com.

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Log Truck Jack-Knifes on HWY 83 North – Edited

July 20th, 2012 by Joe Burgess

Around 5 pm, Thursday, Drew County Sheriff’s Deputies were called to HWY 83 North, where both lanes were blocked by a Freightliner log truck that was jack-knifed, jut north of Rabb Road.

The driver told MLive that as he came around the curve (northbound), he saw a tractor, and hit the breaks, which caused the empty log truck to begin to skid, causing the wreck.

No one was inured, Reliable Towing towed the big rig from the wreck scene.

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DC Red Brick Building Demolition Update

July 19th, 2012 by Mandy Moss

According to Superintendent Mike Johnston of Drew Central School District,at their recent meeting, the demolition of the red brick building is 56% complete. He said that all walls and windows have been removed, plus the brick is down on about half of it.

Bricks are being cleaned and stacked for future use and salvageable wood will be taken, refurbished, and used to make furniture.

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Town & Country Florist & Gifts, “Our Biggest Clearance Sale Ever,” Starts Today!

July 19th, 2012 by Joe Burgess

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Silo Fire at Bio-Wood, next to Maxwell Hardwood – Update

July 19th, 2012 by Joe Burgess

Around noon, Wednesday, the Monticello Fire Dept. was called to Bio-Wood, a sister company of Maxwell Hardwood Flooring, to a report of a fire in a dust and shavings silo, and attached elevator.

Firefighters battled the heat and the height, as they climbed to the top of the silo, to open the vents, to extinguish the blaze.

The fire is believed to have started with a bearing in a motor, and was contained to the silo and elevator areas.

MFD was called back to the silo, around 3 pm, and where on the site for around 2 more hours, battling flair-ups.

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$10,000 Off 2012 Dodge Ram 1500 Crew Cab Big Horn Edition at Ryburns

July 18th, 2012 by Joe Burgess

Get $10,000 Off On
2012 Dodge Ram
1500 Crew Cab
Big Horn Edition
Pick-ups at Ryburns

For a Limited Time,
at Ryburn Dodge.

Stop By & See the Savings!!

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Happy Birthday

July 18th, 2012 by Submitted

Happy 2nd Birthday,

Destiny J. Dunlap

From Mom Dad and Family

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Over the Creek, & Through the Woods……..

July 17th, 2012 by Joe Burgess

The driver of this Saab convertible had a scary ride this morning, around 10:30, when she lost control of her vehicle on HWY 425, north of Lacey, as she was traveling north.

The Saab crossed the ditch, and struck a tree, as it crossed over a creek.

The car came to rest with it’s front wheels and back wheels on different side of he creek.

No one was injured. Arkanss State Police worked the accident’ C&L Wrecker towed the convertible.

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Quorum Court Approves Status Change of Hospital & Vote on Millage Continuation

July 17th, 2012 by Joe Burgess

Monday night, the Quorum Court approved an ordinance transfering operations of the hospital to Drew Memorial Hospital, Inc. The ordinance also approved a lease of the facilities to the board, which is made up of the current DMH board of directors. Also October 9 was set as a special election day for two DMH millage questions.

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Burn Ban Lifted

July 17th, 2012 by Joe Burgess

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Commercial Burglar, with Medical Marijuana & Pills, Doesn’t Remember Crime or Arrest

July 17th, 2012 by Joe Burgess

The 44 year old man, arrested by MPD after a local business owner entered his shop, Saturday, to find the stranger holding his cash register, received a $15,000 bond, Monday afternoon.

Tony Glynn Irons, currently from Monticello, told District Judge Ken Harper that he had taken a “#10 Valium and a Xanax” together for the first time, and didn’t remember anything else until he woke up in jail.

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Happy Birthday

July 17th, 2012 by Submitted

Happy 3rd birthday Diamond. We love you!!!

Love,

Mom, Dad, and Hunter

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Happy 2nd Birthday

July 16th, 2012 by Submitted

Seth L. H. Wilson is celebrating his 2nd birthday.

He is the son of Stacy and Shana Wilson of Monticello. He is the grandson of Bubba Wright, David & Kay Ozment and Larry & Charlotte Wilson all of Monticello. He is also the Great- Grandson of Opal Wright of Monticello.

We love you so much,

Daddy, Mommy and Sissy

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Happy 16th Birthday

July 16th, 2012 by Submitted

Happy “Sweet 16” Elizabeth!

We love you so much!

Your Family

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Reggie’s Lock & Keys Has YOUR Key

July 16th, 2012 by Joe Burgess

Reggie’s Lock & Key has………..
Programmed Keys
Remotes
Fobs
Replacement Shells
Key Art Keys
Tool Box Locks
Pad Locks- that fit YOUR VEHICLE KEY, Ford, GM, Dodge/Chrysler in stock others available

Plus, a wide range of services….
Give us a call today, 870-723-6898, 205 S. Hyatt

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Trapped Teenagers Inside of Railroad Chip Car, Rescued by MPD & MFD at Midnight

July 16th, 2012 by Joe Burgess

Just before midnight, Saturday night, Monticello Police Dispatch received a phone call reporting that two local teenagers were trapped inside of an empty railroad chip car.

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Monticello 12 Year Old All-Stars Qualify for Regionals in Lemesa, TX.

July 14th, 2012 by Joe Burgess

The Monticello 12 year old boys all-star team finished first in District and second in State tournament.

They have qualified to compete in the Regionals, in Lemesa, TX, leaving on July 18th.

Anyone wishing to donate to this team can drop the money off at Ryburn Motor Company or call (870)723-6201. This will be a very expensive tournament so any and all donations will be greatly appreciated.

Ben Philley Players:(back row left to right) Ryan Bitely, Mason Philley, Aaron Spencer, Devon Burton,Preston Arrington and Sam Mercer (front row left to right) Sam English, Wil Brooks, Colby Stephens, Luke Frost, Ryan Lambert and Jackson Grant

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MFD Responds to Fire at Old Southeast Truss Factory

July 14th, 2012 by Joe Burgess

Thursday Morning, just before 10 am, the Monticello Fire Dept. was called to extinguish a fire on Commercial Drive, off of Airport Road.

At the former Southeast Trust factory, a cutting torch had reportedly been used to disassemble some equipment for scrap metal. After the workers had left the area, the sawdust under the machine smoldered, and eventually caught fire.

It seems no damage was done, since the machine were already scrap.

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More Rain Forecast

July 14th, 2012 by Joe Burgess

Some neighborhoods in Drew County have had rain for 5-6 days in a row. It’s been several weeks since we’ve been able to say that.

A 50% chance of rain stays with us for at least another 2 days.

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Monte Carlo Collides With Tanker Truck

July 13th, 2012 by Joe Burgess

The driver of this Chevy Monte Carlo was southbound, Thursday around 11:45, when the vehicle hydroplaned, spinning around, and crossing into the northbound lane.

As the car entered the northbound land, the passenger side collided with the tanker truck, shown here.

The accident occurred on HWY 425 North, near Cablevision. No one was injured. MPD and MFD responded, Rod’s Wrecker towed the Chevy.

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Ryburns Donates Dummies to Healthcare Training

July 13th, 2012 by Joe Burgess

At Wednesday’s MEDC meeting, Benji Rybrn, on behalf of Ryburn Automotive Superstore, the National Automobile Dealers Association, and the Arkansas Automobile Dealers Association, presented the Workforce Training Center with two cardiopulmonary resuscitation dummies.

The dummies will be used for training students in their upcoming healthcare classes.

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Monticello Man Pleads Guilty to Child Sex Crime & Must Register as Sex Offender

July 13th, 2012 by Joe Burgess

A 26 year old Monticello man accepted a guilty plea, in Circuit Court, Monday, in a case where he had been charged with Engaging Child in Sexually Explicit Conduct for use in Visual Media.