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Ron Sitton Named To Arkansas Press Association’s Education Committee
October 23rd, 2008 by UAM News
Dr. Ron Sitton, assistant professor of journalism at the University of Arkansas at Monticello, has been appointed to the Education Committee of the Arkansas Press Association. Read the rest of this entry »
Devin Horn Wins Variety Category at State Fair
October 19th, 2008 by Joe Burgess
Drew Central’s Devin Horn, winner of the Drew County Fair’s Talent Show in the Variety Category, won the Arkansas State Fair’s District Competition earlier this week, and returned with the other district winners for Saturday night’s competition, where he was selected as the best in the statewide variety category.
Devin, shown here with his State Fair Trophy and prize money envelope, performed Billy Currington’s “I got a feeling”.
Congratulation, Devin!
Miss Drew County Competing in State Fair Queen Finals
October 18th, 2008 by Joe Burgess
Miss Drew County, Drew Higginbotham, is competing for Arkansas State Fair Queen tonight at the Little Rock Fairgrounds.
Drew competed Thursday evening at regionals and won a spot to compete for the finals held tonight.
Good luck Drew and represent Drew County well.
Buisson Voted Best Arkansas Quarterback
October 11th, 2008 by Joe BurgessThe Arkansas Democrat-Gazzette held an unofficial, un scientific poll of the “Best College Quarterback in Arkansas”, which ended yesterday.Â
UAM’s Scott Buisson was voted “the best” with 37%, with the nearest 2 vote-getters receiving 30% & 29%.
Here’s the site, no registering, just vote and click Buisson’s name and hit vote.
Drew Memorial Administrator Now on Site–Meeting Staff
October 8th, 2008 by Joe Burgess
Mike Layfield, Drew Memorial Hospital’s new CEO came on staff this week, and is currently spending most of his time getting to know the hospital staff at Drew Memorial.
Layfield, shown here with Vonda Russell at a “Meet & Greet” held in the hospital cafeteria Wednesday morning, wants to meet with all employees and physicians personally, and he seems to be making a positive impression on all.
Layfield told MonticelloLive, “I’m impressed with community’s interest and support of our hospital.” “We are all partners in healthcare and health education: the hospital, the doctors, the Health Dept., and home health.” Read the rest of this entry »
Local Airport Chosen as Arkansas Airport of the Year
October 6th, 2008 by Joe BurgessÂ
The Arkansas Airport Operator’s Association has announced that Monticello’s Ellis Field has been chosen as the Arkansas Airport of the Year by their organization.
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Monticello was chosen as the top airport, over Arkansas’ 90 other airports, for the successful completion of six projects, among other accomplishments.
Most Monticello residents don’t realize how much the local airport is used by local industries. Currently there are 26 air-crafts based out of the Monticello facility. An estimated 25 flights come and go from Ellis Field each week, and the day that MonticelloLive interviewed airport manager James Barnett, there were an estimated 15 flights in that singe day.
The airport has received a plaque recoginzing the honor, along with a proclamation and letter from the Arkansas Department of Aeronautics, describing the reasons that the honor was granted to the local field.
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onticello’s Airport began in 1947, and has been located in the same location since that time.
Goals for next year include studying possible approaches for the field, and completing the chain link fence, in order to prevent deer from entering the runway.
Monticello Man Killed in Car-18 Wheeler Crash Near Varner Last Night
October 2nd, 2008 by Joe BurgessAccording to Arkansas State Police reports, David Parker of Monticello was pronounced dead at the scene of a tractor trailer-car accident at the intersection of HWY 65 and HWY 388 in Lincoln. The intersection is better described as the turn-off that leads to the Dept. of Corrections for Cummins & Varner units. Read the rest of this entry »
Update–3 Vehicle Wreck on N Gabbert Sunday AM Sends 2 to Hospital
September 28th, 2008 by Joe Burgess
A three vehicle wreck near the top of the hill in the 800 block of North Gabbert around 2 a.m. Sunday morning, sent two people to the hospital.
The Chevy Colorado, shown above, turned in front of the Olds Alero, which hit the tree on the west side of Gabbert St. according to the police report.
The driver of the Alero, Rodney Ridgell, was charged with DWI 2, no proof of insurance, and driving with a suspended license.
UAM Student Dies in Truck Wreck Near Midway Route Thursday
September 26th, 2008 by Joe Burgess
Justin Arnold, age 19 of Camden, died at the scene of a Thursday auto accident that occurred around 6:15 p.m., apparently from internal injuries he received during the wreck.
Arnold was a passenger in a pick-up being driven by Richard Rudolph, age 20, of Drew County. The truck was traveling toward Midway Route, on Old Troy Road, in the area of Firing Range Road, when it crossed the roadway, traveled down an embankment, and struck a “metal carport” break area, where four Price Industries
employees were taking a break. Read the rest of this entry »
Truck Driver Sentenced to 35 Years for Death of Monticello Family of 5
September 26th, 2008 by Joe BurgessTraffic Stop Leads to Drug Bust by Trooper
September 16th, 2008 by Joe BurgessWhere Were You? 9-11 Memories and Tribute
September 11th, 2008 by Joe BurgessSoon after the terrorists crashed the planes into the Twin Towers in New York City, and most Americans realized that we were not as safe as we all thought we were, country singer Alan Jackson released a song that summed up how a lot of people felt, and how they reacted.
The song asked, “where were you” on that September 11 morning, 2001.
Everyone is welcome to join in, and remember where you were, and what you did that morning, seven years ago.
SUV-Pedestrian Accident at Sav-A-Lot Friday Afternoon
August 29th, 2008 by Joe Burgess
Witnesses on the scene at Sav-A-Lot Friday afternoon, shortly after a 3:30 accident in which a GMC Envoy reportedly collided with a pedestrian crossing the parking lot toward the store, told MonticelloLive that “good Samaritans” nearby helped lift the vehicle up enough to remove the injured woman from under the vehicle.
Monticello Police and Fire & Rescuse responded. MASI transported the pedestrian to Drew Memorial for treatment.
Meth Related Bust on South Main Street Monday Evening
August 5th, 2008 by Joe Burgess
(Photo taken at intersection of S. Main and E. Bolling)
According to Lt. Jason Akers of the Tenth Drug Task Force, Task Force Agents and Monticello Police arrested two local residents, as well as a Pine Bluff man, on drug charges Monday afternoon.
Wolf Creek Baptist Camp—A Drew County Tradition Continues to Reach Children
August 1st, 2008 by Joe Burgess
Wolf Creek Baptist Camp, which in located south of the Collins community, has had a positive effect on several generations of South Arkansas young people.
After a long day of volleyball, kickball, and waiting in line at the “snack shack”, I remember sitting in the same tabernacle back in the ’70’s, listening to speaker preaching to “kids my age”. Then everyone would gather around the campfire for “current” favorites, like Pass It On and He’s Everything To Me.
Well, Wolf Creek’s history of bringing kids out into the country, and into a spiritual week, filled with wholesome activities, as well as Bible study and worship, is still taking place, with the Delta Baptist Assocation’s Camp, which will be concluding today.Â
This year, 107 children took part in the week long camp, representing 15 different churches.
The camp pastor this year is Terry Sayers, from Kelso Baptist Church. The director, Teresa Kelley, attends Bayou Mason Church, near Lake Village. Also leading in the activities were Coy & Vivian Sample, who serve as Missionaries to Africa.
With all of the trials and temptations that our young people face everyday, it sure is good to see that God is still using camps like Wolf Creek, to give them a Godly based backgound to build upon.
Drew County Man Charged with Sexual Indecency with a Child
July 23rd, 2008 by Joe BurgessSexual Misconduct Charge Earns $75,000 Bond In Court Hearing
July 7th, 2008 by Joe BurgessMonticello Police Dept. Taser Training
June 17th, 2008 by Joe Burgess
Monticello Police Dept. Lt. Steven Stain led a class of law enforcement officers and visitors who work in related fields in proper procedures for the use of the police dept.’s new Taser units.
Class topics included safety, effects, dept. policies, documentation, and removal of darts.Â
Under the topic of “effects” all MPD officers present lined up to have the taser used on them. This was done so that each individual officer would be able to use proper discretion in decisions about when to use the new taser unit.
Greg Johnson, shown above, was one of the first to take his turn.
Carlos Garcia, who used the unit on Johnson, was next in line.
The taser shoots two small darts into the person being restrained, followed by sending 500,000 volts of electricity into them.Â
The muscles between the two darts are the only muscles that are directly affected, but that effect is enough to bring anyone to the ground, and eliminate any physical confrontation.
A total of 25 men including Monticello Police, some Drew County Sheriff’s deputies, a DTF agent, a SouthEast Emergency Services employee, and myself, felt the “knock-down” of the taser.
Mark Grant, who carried the new unit later that night, is shown here, being assisted to the ground by nearby officers. Â
When the taser’s darts hit it’s target, the shock immediatlely begins, and the person is unable to control their actions, so the mat was used as a safety factor, with other officers being stationed close to prevent the upcoming fall to the ground.
More photos and information are in the following article.
Taser Training II
June 16th, 2008 by Joe Burgess
Monticello Police Chief Robert Rosegrant also took part in the class, including receiving the effects of the taser.
Like the rest of the officers, Chief Rosegrant also went down quickly.
The X-26 model, shown here, is issued by Taser International, and is the model that was chosen by Monticello police.
Monticello School’s resource office, George Strain is shown here, taking his turn.
The 500,000 volts are more than anyone there could take, and remain standing.
MonticelloLive.com’s Joe Burgess, who was recently elected to serve as constable of Marion Township, closed out the class.
Burgess describes the taser’s shock as, “the most pain I’ve ever felt in five seconds. You can’t move or do anything, except fall down, right were you are.”
A total of 25 men in law enforcement and related fields left Friday’s class with a greater respect for the tool that will provide them with a safer working environment, by reducing the risk to officers and citizens when the threat of physical confrontations can be replaced by simply using this new tool that should virtually eliminate having to fight with suspects.
As of Friday night, the tasers were in use, on the streets of Monticello.
One Monticello Life: Pete Rowe
June 15th, 2008 by Joe Burgess
With today being Father’s Day, Mr. Pete Rowe has been chosen the the One Monticello Life for this week.
Mr. Pete is the father of 3 adult children; Vernon who works in the environmental field and lives in Pittsburgh, TX; Norman, who lives in Cabot, Retired from the Air Force after 20 years, and is employed in the computer field; and Sue, who lives here in Monticello, and is a former factory and health-care worker.
Pete Rowe was employed by Arkla gas, beginning as a serviceman, with meter reading responsibilities, and retiring 32 years later as district manager for the Dumas district.
He originally started with Arkla after working for the McGehee water dept for 3 years.
Mr. Pete was born and raised in McGehee, where he remained until 1976.
Mr. Rowe was in the 11th grade at McGehee, when he left school to join navy in 1944. He completed his educaiton after returning from military service.
He served in the U.S. Navy with 2 years active duty, where he served aboard the U.S.S Seagull, stationed at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. After his active duty, he served 18 more years in the Navy reserve.
And the $100.00 Winner is…….
June 12th, 2008 by Joe Burgess
Investigation & Audit Looking for Funds in Monticello District Court
June 11th, 2008 by Joe BurgessMonticelloLive recently received a news tip about an investigation taking place in regards to unaccounted for money in the Monticello District Court.
These Folks “Shop Monticello First
June 11th, 2008 by Joe Burgess
This photo shows Monticello people eating a Monticello meal at Ray’s, who is having Monticello’s LA Graphics install a new lighted sign for them.
LA Graphics advertises with MonticelloLive, who took this picture on the way to Monticello Exxon.
That’s 5 levels of “Shopping Monticello First.”
Jermaine Taylor Photo from Saturday Night’s Fight
June 4th, 2008 by Joe Burgess
Paramedic Jason Beckman and Mr. Taylor are shown here in a phot taken from Taylor’s appearance Saturday night, here in Monticello.
SouthEast Emergency Medical Services had posted an ambulance at the matches, and Jason was present night of the fight and had the picture made.
Habitual Offender Gets 40 Years for Growing Marijuana
May 30th, 2008 by Joe Burgess
Meet the Candidates–Marion Township Constable Candidates–
May 18th, 2008 by Joe Burgess
Joe Burgess is seeking the position of Constable of Marion Township (Monticello and the surrounding area) currently held by Raymond Chisom.
Accident North of Monticello Claims Life of Dumas Man
May 16th, 2008 by Joe Burgess
A Dumas man lost his life and a Monticello woman has been transported to Little Rock, as a result of a collision just north of the Drew-Lincoln county line this morning.
As a courtesy, MonticelloLive wants to let readers know in advance that photos of the vehicles are shown on the attached link.
Drug Task Force /MPD make felony arrest
May 8th, 2008 by News ReleaseDTF Agents Make Felony Arrest for presciption narcotics
May 8th, 2008 by News ReleaseOne Monticello Life: Joe Williams
April 27th, 2008 by Joe Burgess
Joe Williams, Jr. was born and raised in Monticello, and graduated from Monticello High School in 1982. He attended and graduated from UAM with a B.A. in computer science.
Joe has spent the last 4 years employed as receiving manager for School Apperal’s Star City facility, but is best know from the more than 20 years he spent at Burlington Industries, here in Monticello.
He started working at Burlington in 1982, but was told by the personnel manager that if he was going to quit school, that he wasn’t going to get hired, but that he should get promoted after he graduated. Joe took the challenge, completed his education, and began his way up the Burlington ladder of supervision.
Emergency Plan for Dam Break at Lake Monticello
April 24th, 2008 by Joe Burgess
This map showing the probably effected area if there were to be a break in the dam at the end of Lake Monticello, was a part of the focus of the meeting held to revise the Emergency Action Plan for use in the event of such an emergency.
Most city and county officials were present for the meeting, where Steven Faulkner, Monticello’s Fire Chief, was appointed Emergency Action Plan Coordinator.
Fatal Accident on 35 East near Collins Saturday
April 21st, 2008 by Joe BurgessMonticelloLive Reader Sees Story-Calls Sheriff-Solves Crime
April 21st, 2008 by Joe BurgessOne Monticello Life: Doug Knight
April 20th, 2008 by Joe Burgess
Doug Knight was born in Springhill, LA, but his family moved to Drew County when he was 2 years old. Doug grew up in the Plantersville area, and graduated from Drew Central High School.
Doug continued his education by taking industrial electricity classes at Pines vo-tech in Pine Bluff.
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