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Drew County woman sentenced in drug trafficking case

Tuesday, November 12 by Luke Matheson

On December 11, 2023, agents from the Tenth Judicial District Drug Task Force arrested Amanda Adair following an investigation into narcotics trafficking. The investigation began with a tip about James Phelps, who was reportedly dealing methamphetamine. Phelps was observed with a white female in... Read More.

Drew County Treasurer talks account balances at Quorum Court meeting

Friday, September 13 by Ray King

Drew County Treasurer Charlie Searcy reported last week that the Sanitation account is close to breaking even for the first time in 11 years. According to the Advance Monticellonian newspaper, Searcy told the Quorum Court that the account had a negative balance of $7,378 while at... Read More.

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Drew County Quorum Court approves funds for courthouse locks, new landfill cells

Friday, July 12 by Ray King

The Drew County Quorum Court voted last week to pay for the installation of electronic locks on the doors of the courtroom. Judge Rober Gibson requested the locks, saying that the design of the courthouse makes it impossible to place bailiffs at every door due... Read More.

Monticello, Drew County report sales tax collection increases

Friday, June 14 by Ray King

Sales tax collections in Monticello and Drew County increased in May, compared to the previous year, according to the Monticello Economic Development Commission. County sales taxes collected totaled $548.822, up from $531.071 in May 2023. The Advance Monticellonian newspaper reported that the City of Monticello collected... Read More.

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Drew County Quorum Court approves funds for new car for Sheriff’s Department

Friday, May 17 by Ray King

At its most recent meeting, the Drew County Quorum Court approve legislation allowing the Sheriff’s Department to buy a vehicle, radios and necessary equipment. According to the Advance Monticellonian newspaper, an ordinance appropriating $64,000 for the vehicle and $26,000 for radios and equipment were approved. Sheriff... Read More.

Drew County plans bulk trash pickup, free dump day

Friday, April 19 by Ray King

A bulk trash pickup and a free dump day for Drew County residents was announce during a meeting of the Drew County Quorum Court Monday. According to the Advance Monticellonian newspaper, Drew County Judge Jessie Griffin said dates for those days will be announced later... Read More.

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One killed, two hurt in Drew County accident

Tuesday, January 30 by Ray King

A Texas woman was killed and two people injured in a two-vehicle accident in Drew County Monday. According to a preliminary report, Gwendolyn English, 69, of Lancaster, Texas was a passenger in a 2017 BMW driven by Larry Phinisee, 67, also of Lancaster, Texas that... Read More.

Monticello EDC hears good news on unemployment rate in Drew County

Monday, December 18 by Ray King

The Monticello Economic Development Commission was told recently that the unemployment rate for Drew County was 3.7 percent, with 7,687 people working and another 284 not working. During a meeting Dec. 7, Chairman Benny Ryburn reported that sales tax collections in Monticello for November were... Read More.

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Christopher Drew Harris

Monday, September 18 by Alex Bivens

Booking #: 108125 Age: 43 Gender: Male Race: Caucasian Address: Pine Bluff, AR Booking Date: 09-15-2023 - 4:54 pm Charges: Alias Bench Warrant Failure to appear-FAILURE TO APPEAR Obstructing governmental operations-OBSTRUCTS, IMPAIRS, HINDERS, THE PERFORMANCE A GOVERNMENT FUNCTION

Drew County unemployment listed at 3.3 percent in latest report

Friday, August 11 by Ray King

Unemployment in Drew County was listed at 3.3 percent, according to a story in the Advance Monticellonian newspaper Aug. 9. The newspaper reported on a meeting of the Monticello Economic Development Commission on Aug. 2. At that meeting, Bennie Ryburn III reported that the current... Read More.

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One killed, one hurt in Drew County accident

Monday, June 26 by Ray King

A Dermott woman was killed and a Lake Village man injured in a two-vehicle accident in rural Drew County Saturday. According to a preliminary report, Corneshia J. Killpatrick, 29, was northbound on Arkansas Highway 35 when the 2017 Nissan she was driving crossed the center... Read More.

Drew Memorial Hospitial receives $4.9 million in American Rescue Act funds in advance of Baptist Health takeover

Friday, June 16 by Staff

Drew Memorial Hospital in Monticello has been awarded $4,926,897 in American Rescue Act funds as the hospital prepares to merge with Baptist Health beginning July 1, 2023. The merger comes after the hospital reported major financial woes earlier this year. The hospital reported in February... Read More.

Stories tagged with: drew

Drew County woman sentenced in drug trafficking case

Drew County Treasurer talks account balances at Quorum Court meeting

Drew County Quorum Court approves funds for courthouse locks, new landfill cells

Monticello, Drew County report sales tax collection increases

Drew County Quorum Court approves funds for new car for Sheriff’s Department

Drew County plans bulk trash pickup, free dump day

One killed, two hurt in Drew County accident

Monticello EDC hears good news on unemployment rate in Drew County

Christopher Drew Harris

Drew County unemployment listed at 3.3 percent in latest report

One killed, one hurt in Drew County accident

Drew Memorial Hospitial receives $4.9 million in American Rescue Act funds in advance of Baptist Health takeover

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