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A City of Monticello employee was injured in what likely was a work related accident, Thursday morning, at the Monticello City Warehouse.
After a 10:19 call to 911, he was transferred by ambulance to Drew Memorial Hospital by MASI.
Unconfirmed rumors indicate a vehicle was involved in the situation.
Following three years of intense training, four Drew County 4-H members will represent Arkansas at the July 21-24 National WHEP competition to be held at Trafalgar, Indiana. WHEP is an acronym for Wildlife Habitat Evaluation Program.
Elizabeth Wilson, an upcoming senior at Monticello High School, competed at the National Speech and Debate Tournament held in Birmingham, Alabama. The event is sponsored by the Lincoln Financial Group & the National Forensic League. Wilson is the first Monticello High School student to attend this national level competition.
A local woman was ticketed by Monticello Police, recently, after complaints from neighbors about her dogs.
When the animal control officer counted, she had a total of 13 dogs on her property.
The new Livestock Barn has been completed, and will be in use for this year’s fair.
“Country Nights, Carnival Lights” is the theme of the 2013 Drew County Fair & Livestock Show.
This year’s fair dates are Sept. 16-21. with the Fair Pageants and talent show scheduled for Sept. 9-14
A Junior Fair Board has been formed and will be assisting with this year’s fair.
Remember to start planning your exhibits, now. The County Extension Office can provide information to help you.
Also, make plans to include your business, club, or organization in the Commercial Booth area. Call Brenda Reed at 723-6740 to reserve your booth.
A local 25 year old man accepted guilty pleas in Desha County on aggravated robbery and theft of property, among other charges, Monday, for 40 years in prison.
Tuesday evening at their regularly scheduled monthly meeting, the Monticello City Council reviewed an ordinance that would establish guidelines for owning and controlling dangerous dogs in the City.
The ordinance would not ban any specific breed from the city. It would, however provide requirements for owners of Pit Bulls that go beyond the requirements for owners of other dog breeds.
Prosecuting Attorney Thomas Deen has filed misdemeanor criminal charges against 9 Drew Central graduation seniors following their “out of hand” senior prank, which closed the high school for part of a day, and cost an estimated $5,000 in clean up and replacement damage.
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Local businessman Mike Akin was sworn in to serve on the Drew Memorial Hospital Board, Monday, by Drew County Judge Robert Akin, with DMH CEO Mike Layfield.
Between Saturday night and Monday morning, at least 5 Hyatt Street residences had reported having vehicles broken into.
Most of the vehicles were unlocked, but one vehicle was forcefully entered.
At least two handguns were taken, during the theft spree.
The Arkansas Court of Appeals ruled in favor of a Monticello resident against the Warren School Board, following his termination after he was cleared of any wrongdoing by a Drew County Court, following allegations from a former student.
SalineRiverChronicle has more coverage of the case.
Wanted: Full Time Summer Help & Part-time Fall Help.
Must have reliable transportation and good work ethic.
Job consists of yard work and farm chores.
Apply in person at O’Fallon Veterinary Service, 1054 Hwy. 425 South.
No phone calls please.
Marvin Block, 70, of Monticello, died June 19, 2013. Born October 22, 1942 to the late Odell Block and L.C. Block, he was a member of Holmes Chapel Presbyterian Church for more than sixty years. He is preceded in death by his mother Odell Block Scott, father L.C. Block., one sister who died at a young age, and one step-sister Annie Scott King.
He leaves to cherish his memory his brother Othello King; daughter Ella Annette King; and four very special cousins Margaret Griggs, Bobbie Ray Thompson, Bobbie Dunlap, and Jewel Binns. Services entrusted to Christian Brothers Funeral Home of Monticello (http://www.christianbrothersfuneralhome.com/)
According to AshleyCountyLedger.com, Ashley County law enforcement offficers have arrested Tommy Kendall, following a t2o day manhunt for the Louisiana burglary suspect, wanted by Morehouse Parish, West Carroll Parish Sheriff’s Office and Bonita Police.
Couty Judge Robert Akin
is shown swearing in former County Assessor J.D. West as a new member of the Drew
County Equalization Board, as well as reappointed members Cass Dattilo and Bob Kizer.
The equalization board is responsible for making sure county property taxes are equal, as compared to other similar properties.
Monticello Police have been receiving multiple complaints about Vivint Security salesmen, much like they did last August, see Insecure Home Security Salesmen Invade Monticello for a surprise interview with one of their door-knockers..
Detailed below are 3 cases, since Saturday, where MPD has been called about the orange-clad solicitors.
Sunday afternoon around 4 pm, the Monticello Fire Dept. was called to the mobile home fire on Seventh Day Camp Road, of off Old Troy Road.
The cause was likely an electrical fire in the laundry area. Fire damage was contained of the hallway, but smoke damage spread throughout the home.
Wilmar’s Juneteenth Celebration is recognized nationwide as one of the largest celebrations that commemorate the abolition of slavery in 1865.
This year, at least 29 states were represented at Wilmar’s celebration, based on visits with guests and license plates seen over the weekend.
For generations, the Robertson family grew up in their home at the intersection of 7th Street,and Hart Avenue, in Wilmar.
They lived in, what is now, the only remaining 1800’s era house in Wilmar. The others have gradually disappeared.
The Robertson parents have passed away, but their adult still respect their family tradition of gathering at the homestead for Wilmar’s Juneteenth.
Shown here are some of the immediate family, along with a cousin or two who joined in this year. Family members traveled form California, Georgia (moved there from Michigan), and even Alaska to attend Juneteenth this year.
According the Drew County Sheriff Mark Gober, around 8:15 Monday evening. a deputy conducted a traffic stop on a Dodge Durango on W. Conrad Street. The Durango then failed to use their turn signal and almost caused an accident on HWY 425, while turning south.
At Thursday evening’s monthly School Board meeting, Superintendent Johnston gave an update on the vandalism issue. The students apologized to the School Board at last month’s meeting. Read the rest of this entry »
Local management company seeking an apartment manager.
Must be willing to live on-site.
Apartment and utilities furnished.
Must be organized, have people skills as well as general math skills, and be able to complete multiple forms.
Will train qualified person.
Credit and Background checks are required.
Resumes should be emailed to tsmresume@yahoo.com or faxed to (870) 367-8422.
This institution is an equal opportunity employer.
According to the information in the chart below, it seems every other city and/or town in southeast Arkansas has lost population, except for Monticello.
The information is from the Census Bureaus’s Population Estimates between the 2010 census and July 1, 2012.
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