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Western Pines Park Bridge during Flash Flood Watch – Video

Posted on April 30, 2017

425 / 278 – As Power Restored – Video

Posted on April 29, 2017

DMH Re-branding to Drew Memorial Health Systems – Video

Posted on April 27, 2017

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DMH Hears Proposal for Psychiatric Inpatient Care

Posted on April 26, 2017

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Gov. Hutchinson in Monticello, To LaunchACT Work-Ready Communities Initiative – Videos

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Governor Asa Hutchinson was in Monticello, Tuesday, for the launch of the ACT Work-Ready Communities Initiative, at the University of Arkansas at Monticello Gibson Center.

With Drew County being a part of the Southeast Arkansas ACT Work Ready Community, “it will assure businesses that the workforce skills they need are right here in SE Arkansas.” -Gov. Hutchinson.

Survivors Parade at Relay for Life – Video

Posted on April 22, 2017

Apt. Owners Suing County over Property Tax – Videos

Posted on April 19, 2017

C-Tan Investments, the owners of Park Ridge Apartments on Market Street, is suing Drew County over the amount of property tax they are required to pay.

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Updated Info – $181,000 Low Bid to Repair Lake Levee – Video

Posted on April 13, 2017

MLive visited with construction ecperts who had studied the lake levee situation, and here are some likelihoods for the required repair.

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Drain Under Drew Theater Collapses – Video

Posted on April 12, 2017

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$248,507 Monthly Lottery Ticket Sales, per MEDC

Posted on April 10, 2017

MEDC Director’s Report – Video

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UAM Spring Update, with Coach Hud Jackson – Video

Posted on April 7, 2017

Update on PF Mays vs. City of Monticello & MEDC – Videos

Posted on April 6, 2017

Local attorney, Cliff Gibson, updated the MEDC (Monticello Economic Development Commission) on the status of a pending lawsuit, brought by PF Mays & Associates against the city and its mayor and council members, last year.

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Engineer to City Council on State Violations – Videos

Posted on April 5, 2017

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Street Repair & City Drainage- Engineer & Council – Videos

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Resident Asks City Council to Stripe Allen Drive- Video

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Bull Riding at Boll Weevil Stampede -Video

Posted on April 1, 2017

Video courtesy of MLive reader. Thank you.

Fatality Accident Simulation at MHS

Posted on March 30, 2017

City Adds Human Resources Director – Video

Posted on March 29, 2017

City Audit & Finance Reports- Videos

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Miracle League Field Update – Videos

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Last Year’s Headlines – Deputy & Trooper Rescue Ladies in Flood -Video

Posted on March 28, 2017

: First Responders rescuing 2 ladies, trapped inside of a sinking car, on HWY 35 South, in Dew County, AR

This is a re-post of last year’s heroic rescue by 2 local officers of 2 ladies stranded in sinking a car during the March 2016 flood.
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DMH Report to QC – Video

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The Drew Memorial Hospital emergency room now is treating over 1000 patients/monthly, for 7 consecutive months. They also have achieved an average service time of approximately 2 hours/patient in the emergency department.

QC on Hazard (flooding) Mitigation – Vidro

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City Street Overlay Update -Videos

Posted on March 22, 2017

Jim Hall Jailed for 90 Days – Video

Posted on March 21, 2017

Jim Hall was arrested by Drew County Sheriff’s Deputies, Monday afternoon around 2:15.

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City Audit Update ($45,250/Year) -2013,2014 Done. 2015 1/2 Done – Videos

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Maxwell Hardwood Celebrates 25 Years – Video

Posted on March 17, 2017

Maxwell Hardwood Flooring held a luncheon at UAM, Wednesday, in celebration of the companies 25 years in business.

Since 1992, when Maxwell Hardwood purchased Razorback Hardwood, they begin with 33 employees and currently provide jobs for over 250 southeast Arkansas residents.

City to Hire Accountant and/or HR Person – Videos

Posted on March 15, 2017

The city budget/finance/streets committee met Tuesday night, in what turned out to be a two hour meeting.

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30 Year Old Ashley County Death Case Victim Identified- Videoshop

Posted on March 13, 2017

A retired Ashley County Sheriff’s Deputy recently travel to Michigan to deliver a death certificate and a military memorial flag to the mother of a recently identified man, who died in an Ashley County accident in 1989.

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