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September 16th, 2008 byWhere Were You? 9-11 Memories and Tribute
September 11th, 2008 bySoon 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
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
(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
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 bySexual Misconduct Charge Earns $75,000 Bond In Court Hearing
July 7th, 2008 byMonticello Police Dept. Taser Training
June 17th, 2008 by
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
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
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
Investigation & Audit Looking for Funds in Monticello District Court
June 11th, 2008 byMonticelloLive 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
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
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
Meet the Candidates–Marion Township Constable Candidates–
May 18th, 2008 by
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 byA 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 byDTF Agents Make Felony Arrest for presciption narcotics
May 8th, 2008 byOne Monticello Life: Joe Williams
April 27th, 2008 by
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
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 byMonticelloLive Reader Sees Story-Calls Sheriff-Solves Crime
April 21st, 2008 byOne Monticello Life: Doug Knight
April 20th, 2008 by
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.
Early Morning Wreck Involving Alcohol and Student
April 20th, 2008 by
Around 1 a.m., Sunday morning, law enforcement officers on patrol on Old Warren Road, noticed a downed power pole near the running track just east of Monticello High School.
Upon entering the school’s parking lot, a wrecked GMC truck was found (see photo).
The student in question was taken to the County Detention Facility for a BAC test.
Witnesses at the scene indicated that he had been drinking, and was attempting to enter the school’s “safe prom”, which is being provided to prevent drinking and driving.
The truck left the scene of the wreck, and was parked near the area where last week’s “DWI Wreck Re-enactment” was held.
The student’s mom told MonticelloLive, “the last thing we told him before he left was don’t be drinking and driving.”
Former Monticello Man Charged with Murder in Iowa
April 14th, 2008 byOne Monticello Life: Jesus Christ
April 12th, 2008 by2 years ago, Jeff told about the life of Jesus, as the One Monticello Life for Easter Sunday. I suppose that featuring my Saviour has become an Easter tration, but if Christ hasn’t become the most important part of your life, he’is there waiting to accept you, as the hymn says, “Just As I Am”.
There’s not a more deserving subject for this week’s feature. Jesus, the One who has changed more lives than anyone else who ever walk on the earth, including mine. After reading, be sure to play the video at the bottom.
May God bless you all. – Joe Burgess
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Today is Easter and celebrated many ways throughout Monticello. Children enjoy the candy received from new-found Easter eggs. Spiral ham, mashed potatoes and fresh rolls are served at many family gatherings. Much of this happens after a time of reflection and celebration at one of the 50+ Christian churches in the area. The Holy One that is celebrated on this holiday isn’t a local, but Jesus Christ is found in the hearts of many Monticellonians. This is His story.
Jesus Christ was born in Bethlehem, Israel. Roman historians subsequently used the birth of Jesus as the dividing line of history using A.D. (Anno Domini, which is Latin for “the year of our Lord”) to mark the coming of Christ.
Jesus was born into humble circumstances. His mother’s name was Mary who was of the Israelite tribe of Judah. At best, the circumstances of his birth were complicated. Mary was engaged to marry Joseph, also of the tribe of Judah. Joseph could trace his lineage back to Abraham. Jewish lineage and ancestry was sacred to the Israelites. However, before they were married, Mary confessed to Joseph that she was pregnant but claimed that the pregnancy was a result of news she had received from an angelic messenger. Read the rest of this entry »
New Ladder Truck is Now Officially Monticello’s
April 8th, 2008 by
Last week it became official, when Randy Pogue, of Greenbrier, visited Monticello on behalf of the Arkansas Forestry Commission, and signed over ownership of the “new to Monticello” 1989 Pierce Arrow ladder truck with a 105 foot ladder.
One of the features of the new unit, is that is has a remotely controlled nozzle, with a maximum output of around 1000 gallons per minute.
Shown here, members of the Monticello Fire Dept., Fire Chief Steve Faulkner,  Randy Pogue, MEDC Director Truman Hamilton, local Forestry Agent Joe Friend, and Mayor Joe Rogers.
The estimated value of the ladder truck is around $400,000, if it were to be purchased.
The grant was a part of the Federal Excess Property Program, which has distributed 412 vehicle throughout the state of Arkansas, and has sent aid to 70 of Arkansas’ 75 counties.
“Sexual Assault of Minor”Arrestee Has Bond Reduced
April 8th, 2008 byOne Monticello Life: Sgt. Larry Smith
March 30th, 2008 by
Sgt. Larry Smith, Sr.
Criminal Investigator
Monticello Police Department
I have known Larry Smith for several years, but never really spent much time around him, until my wife’s truck was broken into a couple of years ago, and he worked the case.
When I started covering the Police Dept. for MonticelloLive, I began to consider Larry to be a good friend. I, like so many others was shocked to here about Larry’s battle with cancer. There are a couple of links below that will take you to the story about the wristbands that local police officers are selling, information about the cook-out to help cover Larry’s medical expenses on April 11 & 12, and photos from Larry’s recent plane ride over Lake Monticello.
But first, here is this week’s One Monticello Life edition, written by Larry’s longtime, family friend, Trish Harvey.
ML Feature Story—-Sgt. Larry Smith’s Plane Ride Over Lake Monticello
March 26th, 2008 by
Sgt. Larry Smith, a detective with the Monticello Police Department, has recently been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. Larry had recently told another employee of the police department that one thing he’d really love to do, would be to fly over Lake Monticello, and of course, go fishing.
Several of his friends knew of someone who had a plane that he used for business trips.
By now, you can see where this story is leading.
Wednesday morning, Larry’s wish came true, when Ward Rabb took him for an aerial view of Lake Monticello and the surrounding area.
The photos above show Larry in the plane, waiting for take-off, taking off, and landing. Larry’s expression shows how much he enjoyed the ride. When asked how everything looked, Larry simply said, “Small.”
Shown here are Drew County deputy, Larry Smith, Jr., Monticello Police Dept. members, Jerald Clark, Larry Smith, Eddy Deaton, and Trish Harvey. Also shown are Ward Rabb, and Chief Robert Rosegrant. Not shown are Game & Fish officer John Paul Greer, MPD’s Ginger Norris, and Shelly Rabb.
Special thanks to Ward and Shelly Rabb for making this possible.
Oh, yeah, I forgot something.
Larry is shown here crappie-fishing in Gail Hyatt’s pond, later on in the day.
Although these fish were caught in Alaska, last year, I put them in because Larry said if he didn’t catch many, to find a good picture.
Well, that’s Larry for you.
Details of the Intermodal Facilty-Project Description
March 24th, 2008 by“20 for the Future” Returns from Washington D.C.-Photos Added
March 8th, 2008 by
“20 for the Futrue” listens to Congressman Mike Ross, as he explains how he will support issues in Monticello & Drew County.
Monticello delegatin with Congressman Mike Ross ouside of his office.
Senator Blance Lincoln, Benny Ryburn, Dave Dickson, Sheilla Lampkin, and Judy Lassiter discussing Drew County’s needs in Senator Lincoln’s office.
Senator Blanche Lincoln with “20 for the Future”.
Photos courtesy of Curtis Larsen, of Union Bank.
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Monticello’s “20 for the Future” group left Tuesday, on their annual trip to Washington D.C., and returned late Thursday night.
While in Washington, they met with Congressman Mike Ross, Senator Blanche Lincoln, and staff members for our area’s other representatives.
They were also able to watch U.S. Senator Mark Pryor making a presentatin from the Senate floor.
MonticelloLive spoke to a couple from the group. One member said, “with an effort like this, it will be next year before you know how much was accomplished”. Another who was present commented, “Everyone we visited with seemed to be concerned. They were also helpful with suggestions on other, possibly better, ways to achieve our goals.”Â
Last year the group flew in to Nation’s Capitol during a snowstorm, and this year they arrived in Little Rock on the return trip with reports of snow as well.
New Ladder Truck for Monticello Fire Dept.
March 5th, 2008 by
Monticello’s Fire Dept.’s new ladder truck came in today.
The 105 foot reach ladder truck was the result of an application that was made to a grant program, involving the Arkansas Forestry Commission.
The unit had been involved in the Navy’s station at Corpus Christi, TX, where our firefighters went to pick the truck up, and drove it to Monticello, arriving around 4 p.m. this afternoon.
Notice the size of the vehicle compared to the men standing next to it.
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