While responding to a report about a woman running down the street, being chased by 2 men in a pick-up, Thursday night around midnight, Monticello Police officers stopped the truck, spoke to all persons involved, and then arrested all 3 persons. Read the rest of this entry »
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Lucas’ Election Fraud Charges End in No Time to Serve, but Fine, Reimbursement, and $1 Fine
June 19th, 2009 by Joe BurgessStanley Lucas, a former convenience store owner, and supporter of legalizing the sale of alcohol in the Wilmar area, pled guilty to the chard of “election canvasser making a false statement” in last years wet/dry township election, during a hearing in Drew County Circuit Court this week.
DTF Finds Meth Lab
June 18th, 2009 by Joe BurgessAccording to Lt. Jason Akers of the Tenth Drug Task Force, a Drew County man is facing methamphetamine manufacturing and related charges after a search warrant was executed at his residence last week. Read the rest of this entry »
Updated Info–Walmart’s Bolt Cutter Bandit-He Called the Cops Himself
June 15th, 2009 by Joe Burgess
Drew County Sheriff Mark Gober has released the attached press release detailing information leading to the arrest of the “Bolt Cutter Bandit”, the man who got out of jail Tuesday, and then was arrested Thursday for cutting the chain link fence to the Walmart garden center (Wednesday night).
Apparently the man called the Sheriff’s Dept., to return a “stolen laptop”, but actually gave them a “different stolen laptop.”
Other stolen items were also recovered. Read the rest of this entry »
Teddy Bear Burglar (& Other Items) Arrested in Monticello
June 12th, 2009 by Joe BurgessAllegedly, a Wednesday night residential burglary near the intersection of Union and Bailey Streets, wasn’t the first time this man had been arrested for breaking into a home, but this time the “loot” was different.
Aside from items un-named, because of an ongoing investigation. several of the items taken included SEVERAL stuffed teddy bears and other animals. Read the rest of this entry »
Area Doctor Arrested Again, Now Faces Additional Drug Charges
June 9th, 2009 by Joe BurgessCourthouse Parking Lot RePaved, Tuesday
June 3rd, 2009 by Joe Burgess
4 courthouse employees are shown leaving work Tuesday afternoon, across the newly paved parking lot at the Drew County Courthouse.
Tuesday’s business was conducted as usual, with a little extra walking to get inside the building.
The paving was done in one day, and the parking lot is expected to re-open Wednesday morning
21 Year Old Drowns in Lake Monticello
May 21st, 2009 by Joe BurgessMidnight Discussion About Lawnmowing Leads to Shooting.
May 18th, 2009 by Joe BurgessSheriff Mark Gober confirmed information, today, about a shooting that took place in the Ladell community, around 12:15, Saturday night. Read the rest of this entry »
Drew Central’s Mrs. Eason Gets Head Shaved after Students Read 3400 Books–VIDEO
May 15th, 2009 by Joe BurgessCurrent research indicates that for students to grow as readers they need to read 1,000,000 (yes, that’s one million) words per year. In terms of books, that’s approximately 25 books of 200 pages in length.
To encourage students to make 1,000,000 words their goal for the year, Melissa Eason, literacy coach for grades 4-8 issued to middle school students at Drew Central the chal-lenge to read 25 books this school year. The campaign was known as the Twenty-five Book Campaign. The theme of Read Like a Rock Star was chosen. Drew Central students, Aaron and Alan Jones, wrote a rock song, “You Gotta Read to Succeed,” and their rock band, which includes their father, performed it at the campaign kick-off.
DC’S MRS EASON GET HEAD SHAVED AFTER STUDENTS READ 3400 BOOOKS from MonticelloLive on Vimeo.
Each student and staff member at Drew Central signed a pledge to try to read 25 books and kept a list of books read. To get credit for the books, students had to make 70% on the AR test or turn in a satisfactory literary letter about the books read. As an added incentive to get kids to read,
Mrs. Eason promised to shave her head if students read 3,100 books which would be the same as of if one-half of all fifth, sixth, and seventh graders read 25 books. This week when teachers turned in their class totals, students were congratulated for having met and surpassed the 3,100 book goal.
Drew Central Middle School Students read 3,400 books this year! It was time for Mrs. Eason to live up to her end of the bargain. At an early morning assembly today, Read the rest of this entry »
“Show & Smell” Day at Drew Central Wednesday–Skunk Goes to School
May 15th, 2009 by Submitted
When Dr. Judy Bynum drove up to Drew Central High School at 6:15 Wednesday morning, it was foggy and dark. In the twilight, she could see a dark creature turning in circles in the front of the school. It was solid black and small, but not as small as a squirrel, with a bushy tail. On its head was a yogurt cup, stuck tightly. Read the rest of this entry »
Fire Chief Faulkner Wakes Man in Fire, Brings Him Out of Burning Home
May 11th, 2009 by Joe Burgess
Monticello Fire Chief Steven “Blue” Faulkner went on what so many times may be considered a “normal fire call” to a trailer fire in the back of the mobile home park in the 500 block of Winchester Road, Sunday around 4:15 p.m., and arrived just in front of the fire trucks.
Upon arrival, someone nearby was heard saying, “I think there’s a man still in there.”
Faulkner went to the front door, opened it, and didn’t get any response; then did the same at the back door: he then knocked on the front window. The house was filled with smoke too much to just enter and begin looking, without breathing equipment.
When he knocked on the front window, he had woken up the sleeping man, who began calling out. Faulkner then returned to the back door, near where the man was, and entered the burning home.
Faulkner told MonticelloLive, “He was close to the door, but fell backwards, when the door opened. I just went in and brought him out.”
Monticello Police Sargent Carlos Garcia, who also responded to the call to assist with traffic, said, “Faulkner definitely saved that man’s life.”
MPD Patrolman Mark Grant, who also serves as fireman, added, “one thing about “Blue” is that he won’t ask you to do anything that he won’t do, and he proved that this afternoon.”
Faulkner, trying not to draw attention to himself, said, “I didn’t go that far inside.”
Once again, one of Monticello’s First Responder’s has done something that has saved or changed someone’s life.
Once again, we all need to thank, not only Faulkner, but all of our law enforcement, firefighters, ambulance workers, and others who run towards the emergency situations, that everyone else runs away from.
Rhonda Brooks Chosen as Volunteer of the Year, by Hospice Home Care
April 29th, 2009 by Joe Burgess
Rhonda Brooks recieved “Hospice Volunteer of the Year” at a volunteer appreciation “Luau”, Saturday, hosted by Hospice Home Care staff of Monticello.
Rhonda’s husband, Sanders Brooks serves as pastor of Northside Baptist Church, here in Monticello.
Relay for Life–Videos
April 26th, 2009 by Joe Burgess
RELAY FOR LIFE-CARRIE WELLENBERGER’S TESTIMONY ABOUT HER CHILDREN-2009-04-24 from MonticelloLive on Vimeo.
RELAY FOR LIFE AWARDS-2009-04-24 from MonticelloLive on Vimeo.
RELAY FOR LIFE LUMINARIAS-2009-04-24 from MonticelloLive on Vimeo.
Incident on MES Campus Leads to 4 Students Being Suspended
April 20th, 2009 by Joe BurgessAccording to Monticello school district officials, 4  elementary students were suspended, following an incident that occurred on the school’s playground after lunch Thursday. Read the rest of this entry »
MADD MHS Mock DWI Crash–VIDEO
April 17th, 2009 by Joe BurgessThis year’s MADD sponsored DWI mock accident was held on the parking lot area of the Monticello High School, Monday.
This year’s event was held in honor of Dustin “Rooster” Ferguson.
The first video show the accident re-enactment.
The second covers Steve Brantley’s comments about the event.
The last video is of Dustin Ferguson’s mother’s statements from Monday, which was the first time she has spoken publicly about the wreck that took Dustin’s life.
MADD MOCK DWI 2009-04-13 from MonticelloLive on Vimeo.
Dustin’s parents came out to speak for the first time since the accident. His mom told the students attending, “Sept. 22, 2008, two days after his 19th birthday, our son lost his life from a drunk driver. One choice of an indivdual changed our lives and our community. I stand before you as Dustin’s voice. His plans and his dreams could not be achieved because of the choice of another. Remember your choice affects everyone.”
DVD video’s of last year’s presentation are available at James Quick Print.
Jury Gives 40 Year Sentence for Theft of Documents & Items
April 17th, 2009 by Joe BurgessA Drew County jury said enough is enough to a former Monticello resident, Lyndall Golden, Tuesday, by sentencing him to serve 40 in the state prison system.
The charge is described as “theft of property over $2,500”, but the items Golden stole were valued to be around $654,825, and included in stocks, bonds, CDs, jewelry, and a substantial amount of cash from an elderly couple, in the Coleman area, while she was in a Little Rock hospital. Read the rest of this entry »
Double Duty
April 7th, 2009 by Joe Burgess
Captain Eddy Deaton of the Monticello Police Dept. wishes to recognize patrolman Kenny Cox for his actions Sunday afternoon, in attempting to extinguish a fire caused by an overturned b-b-q grill at an apartment on HWY 278 West, while armed only with a standard garden hose.
The Fire Dept. soon arrived and the fire was put out.
Death Row Inmate Isom’s Request DNA From Cousin is Denied
April 7th, 2009 by Joe Burgess
 In an order issued April 3, Circuit Judge Sam Pope denied Kenneth Isom’s request for additional DNA testing as to a third cousin, Jerry Avery. The order states that “such an attenuated relationship could not possibly change the results of the testing in this case.” Judge Pope dismissed the petition. Read the rest of this entry »
Abuse Charges to 11 Week Old Baby Adds 5 Years to Existing 10 Year Sentence-Edited
March 31st, 2009 by Joe BurgessJudge Denies Gary Riley’s Request to Change Guilty Plea in Murder Trial
March 31st, 2009 by Joe Burgess 
After having accepted a plea bargain on December 12, which sentenced him to life in prison, Gary Riley had petitioned the Drew County Circuit Court to withdraw his guilty plea based on “deficient performance” by his attorney. Read the rest of this entry »
Body of Monticello Man Found Shot in Little Rock-Update
March 31st, 2009 by Joe BurgessArmed Robbery at Dollar General Saturday Night
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Plane Hits Deer at Airport
March 21st, 2009 by Joe Burgess
Just before 10 o’clock, Friday night, Jim Metzger, of Washougal, WA, was attempting to land his Flight Commander aircraft at the Monticello Airport, when the plane struck a deer in the run way. Read the rest of this entry »
MMS Scores 80%, Principal Gets Head Shaved
March 13th, 2009 by Monticello Schools
6th grader Sam Pelkki is shown here shaving Monticello Middle School Assitant Principal Jerry Martens’ head.
Martens’ promised the student body to shave his blond locks if 80% of the MMS student body met their Accelerated Reader (AR) goal this 9-weeks grading period. In the end, 81% of the 6th-8th grade students met their goal by the March 6th deadline.
The top 4 student “point-earners”, including Pelkki, also had the opportunity to take turns shaving some of Martens’ hair. The AR program is a reading program in which students earn points by reading both fiction and non-fiction literature and taking and passing tests based on books read.
Local Man Killed When Motorcycle Hits Truck, Monday Night
March 10th, 2009 by Joe Burgess
At approximately 7:23 Monday evening, Derrick Johnson, age 34 of Wilmar, was traveling east on HWY 278, 1/2 mile west of the Monticello city limits, when he came up behind a 1995 Dodge pick up, being driven by a Monticello man, and struck right rear of the truck at a high rate of speed. Read the rest of this entry »
Backhoe Cuts Gas-Phone-Cable TV Lines Saturday
March 10th, 2009 by Joe Burgess
Repair crews are seen working Saturday on the damaged underground phone, cable TV, and natural gas supply lines
Saturday morning, around 11 o’clock, normal activities of cooking lunch, while watching TV, and talking on the telephone to friends came to a quick stop for many Monticello residents.
That is approximately the time that a Robin Hood Drive resident had a backhoe operator reportedly working on replacing a sewer line, in the residence’s back yard. Read the rest of this entry »
Local Leaders Meet Congressmen/Senators in Washington D.C., Last Week
March 1st, 2009 by Joe Burgess21 local business, education, and political leaders traveled to Washington D.C. last Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, and met with Arkansas’ Congressional Delegation. Read the rest of this entry »
Washington D.C. Photos from “20 for the Future” Trip
March 1st, 2009 by Joe Burgess
MonticelloLive.com would like to thank the members of the “20 for the Future” group that went to Washington D.C. for the photos that they have provided for public posting.Â
“MonticelloLive Guy” Turns 45
February 27th, 2009 by Joe Burgess
Joe Burgess, of MonticelloLive.com, complied with unofficial police dept. requests today and posted his own birthday on MonticelloLive.com.
After several readers pointed out, “if you posted my birthday, you ought to put your own out there for everyone to know about”, he agreed.
Shown here are Lt. Steven Stain, Burgess, and Sgt. Jerald Clarke.
Secret Service Investigating Case Involving Local Man
February 25th, 2009 by Joe BurgessLocal Man Arrested For DWI, After Driving to Police Dept.
February 25th, 2009 by Joe BurgessJames Daniels, age 23 of Monticello, drove to the Monticello Police Dept, with the intention of filing a police report. Upon arrival, Daniels was arrested and charged with DWI, after failing a field sobriety test.
He also admitted to the officer, during the test, that he had recently “smoked a blunt”.
Daniels’ vehicle was towed, and he was transported to the Drew County Detention Facility.
Memories from the Museum–The Courthouse
February 8th, 2009 by Sheilla Lampkinby Sheilla Lampkin
In light of the current restoration work being done at the Drew County Courthouse; we’ll look at the history of the present Drew County Courthouse Read the rest of this entry »
Memories from the Museum-1874 Selma Methodist Church
January 31st, 2009 by Sheilla LampkinThis week’s column will be devoted to a dire situation for a historic landmark located in Drew County – the 1874 Selma Methodist Church. This unique, little structure stands in great peril and can only be “saved” by immediate action. Let’s begin by reflecting on the history of the beautiful building. Read the rest of this entry »
Building Available for Sale or Lease
January 30th, 2009 by Submitted
Steel framed building with 35′ x 50′ bays, a total of 50,088 square feet under a standing seam metal roof system. A glass storefront has been installed to accommodate an interior office, or provide an attractive entry.
Decorative split-faced block has been utilized on the front and street sides of the building. Footing and foundations have been built; the floor remains to be poured thereby allowing the owner to establish specifications.
For more information contact the Monticello Economic Development Commission, P.O. Box 1890, Monticello, AR 71657 or see our web site at http://monticelloedc.org/
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