Around 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.
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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.
Monticello Memories – The Old Courthouse, on the Square
March 27th, 2011 by Sheilla Lampkin
The old Drew County Courthouse, on the Town Square
In light of Monticello’s recent improvements to the town square, my thoughts again turn to the old courthouse square and what a treasure it is for Monticello. I can’t help but regret the demolition of the old courthouse that once stood there though.
A brick from he "Old Courthouse on the Square."
Since the old courthouse was torn down in 1933, there are few Drew Countians who remember what a regal structure it was! Built in 1870, it proudly stood in the center of the Square and watched over daily activities in the growing city for 63 years. Its 110-foot tower held a four-faced clock and a large bell. (The clock is lost in antiquity, but the courthouse bell sits proudly by Weevil Pond on the UAM campus.)
Lake Monticello
March 18th, 2011 by Joe Burgess
Toni Womack, of Hot Springs, visited Monticello, Friday.
This is one of the photos she sent of Lake Monticello to MonticelloLive to share with everyone.
Drew County Woman Killed in Car Crash, Monday -Edited
March 15th, 2011 by Joe BurgessVideo of Candlelight Vigil for Katlin Lidge
March 11th, 2011 by Joe Burgess
A candlelight vigil was held Wednesday night at UAM’s Weevil Pond for Katlin Lidge. Katlin was a member of the Kappa Eta chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi, Inc. fraternity, and was planning to graduate in May.
Crossett Murder / Kidnapping / Bank Robbery Suspect Gets Life Without Parole, 40 Years & 3 Life Sentences
March 4th, 2011 by Joe Burgess
Peter Harvey is shown leaving the Drew County Courthouse after an earlier hearing for the Crossett Capitol Murder of Donna Woodberry, and the armed robbery of a First National Bank branch..
According to AshleyCountyLedger.com, 10th Judicial District Circuit Judge Sam Pope sentenced a Louisiana man to the maximum sentence for six felony counts in connection with the July 1, 2010, kidnaping and murder of Donna Woodberry and subsequent armed robbery of the North Crossett branch of First National Bank of Crossett in Ashley County Circuit Court Thursday afternoon.
For the full story, see AshleyCountyLedger.com
Former School Teacher Sentenced to Prison on Drug Charges
February 28th, 2011 by Joe Burgess
In Drew County Circuit Court last week, a former Monticello Elementary teacher accepted a guilty plea on the list of charges against her, as well as having her probation revoked on some of the earlier charges.
Memories from the Museum: Lodges & Organizations in Drew County
February 27th, 2011 by Sheilla LampkinAt a recent meeting, the discussion turned to the membership of most organizations in Monticello and it was observed that most civic groups’ memberships are held by older citizens. The future of many organizations may become questionable unless more younger people can be recruited and become involved.
Again I was reminded that history repeats itself when I recalled a newspaper article in the December 17, 1907, which listed seven organizations, referred to as lodges, that were hale and hearty 103 years ago in Monticello. Today only two still thrive and the others’ names have been largely forgotten in today’s Drew County. Read the rest of this entry »
Mayor Discusses Needed Water Rate Increase & Mt. Zion Water Assn. with City Council
February 25th, 2011 by Sarah SpencerDiscussion of the need for a 3% water rate increase was brought before the Council by Mayor Allen Maxwell.
Because of an aging water system, maintenance, repairs and replacement costs are increasing significantly. It was pointed out that Monticello has some of the lowest water rates of any of the surrounding cities. Data for last year’s costs will be compiled and this matter will be discussed at upcoming meetings.
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Also in the meeting, the Mayor advised the Council about the circumstances surrounding the Mt. Zion Water Association. It was decided that no further action would be taken until representatives for Mt. Zion appear before the Council.
Crack Cocaine & Cash Seized After Search Warrant by SO & PD, 2 Men get $50,000 Bond
February 22nd, 2011 by Joe Burgess
According to Sheriff Mark Gober, on Friday, February 18th, the Drew County Sheriff’s Department conducted a search warrant at 430 East Oakland Street located at the corner of East Oakland and Conley Street. Members of Monticello Police Department assisted in the search of the residence. When officers arrived, there were two suspects standing in the driveway and another two sitting in a car under the carport.
End of an Era: Greenville Bridge Dismantled
February 17th, 2011 by Sheilla Lampkin 
The center span of the old Greenville Bridge over the Mississippi was lowered to a barge on Tuesday afternoon as part of the demolition of the structure. Courtesy of AshleyCountyLedger.com.
A history of the Greenville Bridge is posted below
Monticello’s “20 for the Future” Visiting Washington Delegation Today – Updated
February 17th, 2011 by Joe Burgess
Members of Monticello’s 20 for the Future and MEDC are in Washington D.C., today. meeting with Congressman Mike Ross, Senator Mark Pryor, and Senator John Boozman.
The group includes Bennie Ryburn, Jack Lassiter of UAM, Scott Kuttenkuler of UAM, Michael Layfield (DMH CEO), Mayor Allen Maxwell, Tommy Maxwell of Maxwell Hardwood Flooring, Mike and Susan Akin, Nita McDanie (MEDC Director), and David McDaniel of Maxwell Hardwood Flooring
Proposed funding needs to be addressed on the trip include projects for UAM, the city of Monticello, Drew Memorial Hospital, The Ridgeway Hotel, and I-69 and I-530 construction, and the Yellow Bend Port.
Here are the specific requests for support and/or funding. Read the rest of this entry »
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