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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 Burgess
Around 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
May 28th, 2011 by Joe BurgessDefendant Released When “Beating Victim” Tells Courtroom He Wasn’t Beaten & “Send Me $100”
May 26th, 2011 by Joe BurgessRamien Collins was on trial, Wednesday, on 2nd degree battery charges, for the alleged beating of Mario Gilbert on October 8, after Gilbert had entered Collins’ parents home with a “sawed off shotgun”, forcing 3 men outside the residence to go into the Florence Road home with him. Read the rest of this entry »
Drew County Gator – Video of Capture – 3,000+ Plays
May 25th, 2011 by Joe BurgessCashboX Makes the Cover of “Cashbox” with #1 Iron Mountain Train
May 16th, 2011 by Joe BurgessLocal rock band, CashboX has reached two significant milestones in the music 
industry.
Their song, “Iron Mountain Train (acoustic)” has moved to #1!
Also, CashboX is on the cover of Cashbox Magazine (no relation to the band) this week!
Congratulations to Monticello’s own, Cashbox.
Piano Recital by Joyce Pevey’s Students
May 16th, 2011 by Submitted
Several piano students of Joyce Pevey participated in a recital Sunday afternoon at Mt. Pleasant “Campground” United Methodist Church.
Front Row: Blake Middlebrooks, Jessica Beaty, Meredith Maynard, Hannah McAlpine, Kaia Young, Christine Bostian. Back Row: Tina Bostian, James Cathey, Joyce Pevey, Arnold Tullos. Not pictured, but participated in recital are: Anna Grace Bailey, Anna Groves and Anna Lewis. Many parents, family and friends of the students were also in attendance.
Monticello School District to Change Curriculums: Common Core
May 13th, 2011 by Monticello SchoolsDuring the 2011-12 school year the Monticello School District will begin the process of implementing a new curriculum for all English and math classes. The District will join all other public schools in the state of Arkansas in teaching the “Common Core State Standards”.
Happy Mother’s Day
May 8th, 2011 by Joe Burgess
What is a “Sand Boil”?
May 7th, 2011 by Joe Burgess
Wikipedia describes a sand-boil as, “effect caused by a difference in pressure on two sides of a levee or dike, most likely during a flood.” This can cause a “piping ” effect.
There are currently 4 sand-boils in Chicot County, with the largest one being located near the Old Greenville Bridge (shown here).
Authorities are using sandbags to form a bordered body of water around it. The water level of a sand-boil will go higher than the level of the river. Sandbags can be added to make it taller. If needed a large barrel, pipe, or culvert can be used. to keep the sand-boils from causing any damage.
Relay for Life – Photos & Videos
April 25th, 2011 by Joe Burgess
Easter
April 24th, 2011 by Submitted
What if I told you that someone buried in Oakland Cemetary had risen from the grave? What if I told you that their burial place was broken open and no body could be found? What would be your first impulse?
“But they did not believe the women, because their words seemed to them like nonsense. Peter, however got up and ran to the tomb.” Luke 24.11,12a (NIV).
Some would probably think it was crazy. Some would consider it mere nonsense. But some, like Peter, would run to the tomb to see for themselves. It stands to reason that those who had the most to lose or gain would be the first to examine the site. Everyone of any importance knew where Jesus had been buried. I wonder how many people visited there over the first few days. Perhaps a hundred? Maybe a thousand? Is it reasonable to believe that it was a large number?
If a large number of people examined that grave and found it to be empty, wouldn’t that help to explain why so many people converted to following Jesus on the day of Pentecost? That might also explain why “The Way” spread so rapidly in such a short time. It could also help us understand why such a story would survive such great persecution, span so many borders and boundaries, and continue to shape history as radically now as it did 2000 years ago.
“Bending over, he saw the strips of linen lying by themselves, and he went away, wondering to himself what had happened.” Luke 24.12b
Peter eventually came to a conclusion about what he’d seen and his life, and the world, changed forever.
Have you come to a conclusion? What will it change?
“That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.” Romans 10:9
by Rob Leonard, Pauline Baptist Church, MBSF.
Dermott Children Die after Being Run Over by their Father, Dad Arrested
April 19th, 2011 by News Release
According to Bill Sadler, public information officer for the Arkansas State Police, Chicot County Sheriffs Deputies, Dermott Police and Special Agents of the Arkansas State Police Criminal Investigation Division are investigating an incident reported yesterday (Sunday, April 17th 2011) that resulted in the death of two children and the injury of their mother.
Tahoe Crashes into Car, Car Crashes into House, Tuesday
April 13th, 2011 by Joe Burgess
Around 4 pm, Tuesday afternoon, the driver a a Chevy Tahoe lost control of his vehicle, causing it to crash into a Buick Sentry, which was parked in the driveway of a residence at the corner of East Jackson and South Conley.
The Buick was then pushed into the corner of the home by the momentum of the Tahoe.
Monticello Police, assisted by the Arkansas State Police and Drew County Sheriff’s Dept. investigated the accident scene. No one was injured.
Witnesess told police that the lady who lives there was sitting on the front porch in one of the two chairs there, reading her Bible, when the porch was hit by the vehicle. She was not touched, but the other chair on the porch was thrown across the yard.
Myron Briggs, age 36, was charged with drinking in public and failure to maintain control of a vehicle. The vehicle he was driving reportedly did have insurance.
Triple A Towing and Rod’s Wrecker removed the vehicles.
Cox Earn’s MPD “Officer of the Year” Honors, for 2nd Year
April 8th, 2011 by Joe Burgess
Monticello Police Department patrolman Kenny Cox was recognized Thursday by the Monticello Lions Club as the “Officer of the Year” for the second consecutive year.
Cox, a native of Dumas, was raised in law enforcement, and has served five years as an officer. He began his career in Crossett, and has served the past three years as an MPD patrolman.
Police Chief Robert Rosegrant and Lt. Carlos Garcia presented the award to Cox, and explained the criteria for earning the award is based on a point system. Points are awarded for DWI, drug, and felony arrest, and also take into account the number of accident and incident reports done. “Going above and beyond the call of duty” is also taken into consideration.
Rosegrant and Garcia both thanked the members of the Lions Club for their continued support of the Monticello Police Department and its officers.
Forest Fire Near Old Dermott Road / Old Troy Road Area
April 4th, 2011 by iPhone
Earlier this afternoon, the Monticello Fire Dept. and Ark. Forestry Commission spent several hours battling a large forest fire, located near Drew 22 Lane and Old Deene Road, just off of Old Dermott Road.
The blaze origionally began near Old Troy Road.
It has been estimated that approximately 80 acres of forest was damaged by the fire, as it was fanned by winds with gusts up to around 20 mph.
4 trucks, 2 dozers, and at least 3 planes were used in the battle against the raging fire.
The Arkansas Foresty Commision remained on the scene at 5 pm, still dropping water on the “hot spots” and running plows to keep the blaze contained.
Curry’s Pest Control, on Hyatt St, Destroyed by Fire
April 4th, 2011 by Joe Burgess
Monticello Fire Dept., along with 3 other fires, Sunday, were called to the site of a fire at Curry’s Pest Control, on N. Hyatt Street.
The building, along with the 3 pick-up trucks inside received major damage. One of the truck was backed out of the building, after the fire was brought under control.
A strong chemical smell could be detected for several hundred yards away from the burning structure.
A possible cause of the fire, currently being considered, is a nearby brush/leaf fire.
Top photo courtesy of Robert Crawford.
6th Graders Reach Goal, Principal Fulfills Promise to Swim Across School Pond
March 28th, 2011 by Monticello SchoolsSpring break is over, and this is worth a re-post for the MMS students, who are returning to school today.
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Monticello 6th grade students raised $4,773 for World Vision, to provide a water well in an undeveloped country.
Principal Jerry Martens is shown in the video swimming across the school pond, like he agreed to, if the students reached $3,100.
Also, 4 teachers agreed to spend Thursday night at school if $3,000 was reached, including Blake Abbott, who spent the night in a tent on top of the roof.
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