Monticello schools are continuing to work toward adding a school resource officer to their staff. The topic was thoroughly discussed at their March boad meeting.
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Happy Birthday
May 5th, 2013 by
Ryeli Ashcraft celebrated her 3rd birthday on May 4.
She went to see Disney on Ice with her family and friends, followed by a “Princess Party”.
Her parents are Richard Ashcraft & DeVonda Harvey of Monticello; Siblings are Greyson Ashcraft, Alexis, Rebekah & Jensen Harvey.Grandparents are Louise Ashcraft of Moro, Carolyn & Glen Lawson of Hamburg
Happy Jack’s General Store – Grand Opening & Sidewalk Sale, Saturday at Marketplace
May 3rd, 2013 by
Special Presentation of Bayou Bartholomew Documentary, Sunday
May 3rd, 2013 by
The Drew County Historical Society is hosting a special viewing of the AETN program Bayou Bartholomew on Sunday, June 9, 2013 at 2:30 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Forest Resources Conference Center, Room A102. Chuck Dovish of AETN and Curtis Merrell of the Bayou Bartholomew Alliance will be on hand to answer questions about the program. Two years in the making, the one-hour documentary on the world’s longest bayou, was supported by the efforts of local researchers, the Drew County Archives and the University of Arkansas at Monticello.
Jury Duty for Thursday Cancelled
May 2nd, 2013 byAccording to the Drew County Circuit Clerk’s office, jury duty has been cancelled for court on Thursday.
Time Is Running Out
May 2nd, 2013 by
Happy (late) Birthday, A. C.
May 1st, 2013 by
Happy late birthday
To A. C. Simpson,
from the District Court Staff
Connie Barron
May 1st, 2013 byDumas native Connie Barron, formally of Monticello, made her journey home complete on April 25th at Drew Memorial Hospital at the age of 46.
She is survived by her husband, Toney Barron of Hampton, AR; children, Marqueta & Marchello Heath and Latoria & Jasmine Barron, all of Dumas, AR; five sisters, two brothers, seven grandchildren, and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Funeral Service will be held at Revival Center Church of God In Christ in Monticello on May 4th at 1pm. Internment will be at Oakland Cemetery. Services entrusted to Christian Brothers Funeral Home of Monticello http://www.christianbrothersfuneralhome.com/
Late “Happy Birthday”
April 30th, 2013 by
Happy 13th Birthday Haley Nichole Hill! You went from 1 to 13 in a blink of an eye! We are very proud of you! We love you!
Love,
Your family
KitchenScapes Grand Opening, Thursday
April 30th, 2013 by
Lucas Hired as MHS Principal
April 30th, 2013 by
At Tuesday night’s called Monticello School Board meeting, the board voted 4-0 in favor of hiring Jim Lucas as the principal for Monticello High School.
Mr. Lucas was hired as interim principal, last year, and will now become the ongoing MHS principal.
Arkansas Children’s Hospital Receives $7,500 Plum Creek Grant
April 29th, 2013 by
The Arkansas Children’s Hospital Foundation, a non-profit organization that supports the needs and research of the Arkansas Children’s Hospital, received a $7,500 grant from the Plum Creek Foundation to support “Arts in Education,” a program to help sick or injured children cope with their hospitalization through art projects that are part of their schooling.
County & City to Contnue Support of Museum
April 29th, 2013 byAfter years of operating on a “handshake agreement”, the county and city will now support the local museum by means of a services contract, like other local organizers receive, for the educational and historic service that the museum provides to county residents, schools, and organizations.
Ryburn Automotive – 7 Day Sell-off Ends Today
April 29th, 2013 by
Local Businessman Buys Old Coke Plant Property
April 26th, 2013 by
Former Police Dispatcher, 10-7, 10-42
April 26th, 2013 by
Former police dispatcher and jail matron, Debbie Rausch, passed away Wednesday.
Ms. Rausch served law enforcement agencies in Hamburg, Crossett, and Monticello.
MJHS Cheerleaders
April 25th, 2013 by 
Monticello Junior High Cheerleaders 2013-2014
Back row left to right: Katherine Dickson, Jasmonique Daniels, Brooke Shrum, Mikayla McGregor, Kristen Daniel, Kirsten Harrison
Middle row left to right: Hannah Kibodeaux, Sarah Nichols, Nora Catherine Saffold, Dailyn Johnston, McKenzie McClain, Dottie Grace Brown
Front row left to right: Bliss Jaggers Captain, Mason Davis Co-Captain
2013 Farm Famly of the Year – Dr. Jason Cater & Family
April 25th, 2013 by
Dr. Jason Cater’s Family has been named the 2013 Farm Family of the Year by the Drew County Farm Family Committee.
Story courtesy of Chance Wright, of The Advance
Tally Kilgore
April 25th, 2013 byTally Kilgore made his Journey home complete at 1:00AM Tuesday morning. He was preceded in death by his devoted wife of 62 years Helen Kilgore and daughter Sharon Lewis. He leaves behind six wonderful daughters, five sons as well as a host of grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Viewing will be on Sunday, April 28th from 3-4pm followed by the Funeral Service at 4pm at Revival Center Church of God In Christ in Monticello. Internment will be at Haly Cemetery. Services entrusted to Christian Brothers Funeral Home of Monticello http://www.christianbrothersfuneralhome.com/
DTF Reports 2 Methamphetamine Arrests
April 24th, 2013 by
According to Lt. Jason Akers of the Tenth Drug Task Force, a 52 year old Monticello man was arrested by Drug Task Force Agents last week, and faces felony narcotics charges after what Agents suspect to be methamphetamine was located inside his vehicle on a traffic stop.
Suspects Arrested, after they “Pocket Dial” 911, as they Run from Police
April 23rd, 2013 by
On Wednesday evening, April 10, around 6 pm, Monticello Police received a call from a local woman, reporting that she had been threatened by four suspects from Dumas on a local church parking lot. One of them allegedly pointed a handgun at her, through her vehicle window.
Sunday Wedding
April 23rd, 2013 by
Courtney Breedlove, daughter of Monty and Tina Meek of Monticello and Joe and Toni Breedlove of Hamburg and Shane Hale, son of Bill and Donna Hale, formerly of Dermott, were married in a small garden wedding on April 21st, at the Trotter House.
Leo Jackson
April 23rd, 2013 byLeo S. Jackson died Friday, April 19th. Born April 22, 1932 in Wilmar, Arkansas to the late James “Jim” Jackson and Clara Chavis-Jackson, Leo found that he had a gift when he started out working with his father. He was a very well-known carpenter throughout southeast Arkansas and began his entrepreneurship over 50 years ago building houses, cabinets and room addition anything a person could think of.
He confessed his life to Christ at an early age and rededicated his life back to Christ under the leadership of Rev. Jessie Washington and was a faithful member of St. James A.M.E. church in Wilmar until his health failed him. Although he couldn’t attend church he always tuned in and listen to Bishop G.E. Patterson every Sunday. Leo is preceded in death by his brothers James Edward Jackson, Alberta Walter Jackson, James Walter Jackson and his sister Madeline Jackson and his first wife Rosie Lee Jackson.
He leaves to cherish is memory, his devoted wife Charlie Mae Smith- Jackson; four sons Gregory Reid (Bennie), Kenneth Smith Sr., Kevin L. Smith, Nick Smith all of Monticello; three daughters Charlotte Smith, Jo Ann Trotter of Monticello and Toasha Davis of Taylor, MI; three brothers, James Travis Jackson of Kenosha WI, Curley Lee Jackson of Wilmar, and Lester Marvin Jackson of Stockdale, TX; two sisters Odessa Winfield of Chicago, IL and Patricia Ann Douglas of Wilmar. He leaves a host of grandchildren and great-grandchildren, nephews, nieces and friends that will cherish his precious memories forever.
Funeral Services to be held at Revival Center Church in Monticello, AR on Thursday, April 25th at 2 p.m. Services entrusted to Christian Brothers Funeral Home of Monticello
Fire Station Construction – Updated Photo
April 22nd, 2013 by
Drive for 365 at Union Bank
April 22nd, 2013 by
Rob “Shrock” Shirakbari Concert – Video (with Special Guest, Rumer)
April 22nd, 2013 byRob Shrock – One Monticello Life (Video)
April 22nd, 2013 bySunday Crash Send Both Drivers to DMH – Edited
April 21st, 2013 by
Around 1 pm, the driver of a southbound Pontiac GTO was attempting to turn east, from HWY 425 onto HAY 278, when turned in from of a Volkswagen Passat , which was northbound.
SEEMS transported both driver to Drew Memorial Hospital.
Monticello Police worked the accident.
Reliable Towing and C&L Wrecker removed the vehicles.
Sarah Beth Pippen – One Monticello Life
April 21st, 2013 by
As the Monticello community met for the annual Easter Community Service recently, many familiar faces were present.
There was a new face, who was introduced as a part of the program, to sing “How Great Thou Art”, before the message.
Sarah Beth Pippen, the worship leader at Immanuel Baptist Church, then led the room into worship, as she followed with a strong, spirit-filled rendition of the old, familiar hymn.
MLive recently spoke with Sarah Beth, as a part of our One Monticello Life series.
Krawfish for Kids – Photos
April 21st, 2013 by
Fairgrounds Livestock Barn Piers’ Concrete Poured
April 19th, 2013 by
Concrete has been poured this week for seven of the piers of the new livestock barn at the Drew County Fairgrounds.
The new barn is expected to be completed by the County Fair in September.
Gates Selected as Razorback Cheerleader
April 19th, 2013 by
Madelynn Gates has been chosen as a Razorback Cheerleader for the 2013-2014 season.
This will be Madelynn’s 2nd year to cheer for the University of Arkansas.
City Council Changes Policy for Multii-Unit Pick-ups & Dumpsters
April 19th, 2013 by
The City Council voted unanimously to pass an ordinance requiring that dumpster pads be installed in front of all dumpsters serviced by the City’s garbage and recycling collection trucks.
Cindy Hilburn Named New MES Principal
April 17th, 2013 by
Cindy Hilburn has been selected to serve as the new Elementary School Principal for the Monticello School District.
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