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Arrest made in connection to a Thursday homicide in Drew County

Friday, May 19 by Staff

Drew County law enforcement officials have made an arrest in connection to a homicide that took place Thursday in Wilmer. According to a press release Quincy Fisher was arrested in connection to the death of 35-year-old Jarrod Oglesby of Wilmar that took place on Thursday. Judge... Read More.

Drew County Sheriff’s Office investigating threat against school

Friday, April 14 by Staff

The Drew County Sheriff’s Office has announced they are investigating a threat against a Drew County school, and will have officers present on campus as the investigation takes place. The release does not name the school that received the threat. A press release from Sheriff Tim... Read More.

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Drew County raises garbage fees

Monday, March 20 by Ray King

The Drew County Quorum Court has voted to increase the rates county residents pay for garbage collection, according to the Advance Monticellonian newspaper. Drew County Judge Drew Griffin told the court that the county has been losing money with the continued increase in collection costs... Read More.

Drew Memorial hospital reports continued financial problems

Monday, March 6 by Ray King

Drew Memorial Hospital at Monticello reported last month that their financial woes are continuing as the most recent cash balance showed a decline of more than $1.2 million. According to the Advance Monticellonian newspaper, the hospital contacted Baptist Health and representatives of that organization attended... Read More.

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Drew Memorial System Hospital Board discusses financial condition with new partnership

Friday, January 27 by Deseray Mckinzy

According to the Avanced-Monticellonian Newspaper, The Drew Memorial Health System Board of Directors met Wednesday, Jan. 23rd for their regularly scheduled meeting with representatives from Baptist Health to discuss partnership options. "We have been having discussions about what some of our options might be given... Read More.

Drew County Martin Luther King Jr Celebration Plans

Friday, December 30 by Deseray Mckinzy

Plans have been finalized for the Drew County Martin Luther King Jr celebration. There will be an MLK Brunch on Saturday, January 14 at 11 am at the VFW Hut. Tickets are $10. The main speaker is Pastor Jerome Pastor, Drew County NAACP Branch 6042 Legal... Read More.

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Drew County Quorum Court approves employee stipend

Thursday, November 17 by Ray King

At its most recent meeting, the Drew County Quorum Court approved a year-end stipend for county employees. According to the Advance Monticellonian newspaper, current full-time employees with a year or more of employment will receive $750 and currently employed part-time employees with at least a... Read More.

Pine Bluff man found guilty of Manslaughter and Criminal Mischief in Drew County

Tuesday, October 11 by Staff

In a joint press release by the Monticello Police Department and 10th District Prosecutors Office, a Pine Bluff man was found guilty last week by a Drew County jury of Manslaughter and Criminal Mischief 1st Degree after being arrested by the Monticello Police Department. 34-year-old... Read More.

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Former Drew County fire chief facing Abuse of Office charges

Wednesday, July 27 by Staff

A former Drew County fire chief is facing abuse of office charges following an investigation into $10,357 in funds that do not have invoices showing how the money was spent. Documents filed by the prosecuting attorney state that on about February 4, 2020, and during the... Read More.

New facility offers hope for Drew County garbage problem

Monday, June 20 by Ray King

The Drew County Quorum Court has approved an ordinance that hopefully will help solve their ongoing trash problems. According to the Advance Monticellonian newspaper, the county will join nine other counties in Southeast Arkansas belonging to the Southeast Arkansas Economic Development District and haul their... Read More.

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Monticello man sentenced to prison after being caught with a cell phone inside of Drew County jail

Wednesday, June 8 by Staff

A 22-year-old Monticello man will serve 10 years in prison after he was caught posting selfies to Facebook from inside of the Drew County jail. Court documents obtained by Deltaplex News show that the Monticello Police Department notified the Drew County Sheriff’s Office on January... Read More.

Drew county man arrested for allegedly using drugs at local graduation

Monday, May 23 by Staff

33-year-old Jason William Carson was arrested Friday, during kindergarten graduation at a Drew County school after witnesses observed him in a school bathroom snorting suspected narcotics, according to a press release from the Monticello Police Department. According to the report, a Drug Task Force Agent... Read More.

Stories tagged with: drew

Arrest made in connection to a Thursday homicide in Drew County

Drew County Sheriff’s Office investigating threat against school

Drew County raises garbage fees

Drew Memorial hospital reports continued financial problems

Drew Memorial System Hospital Board discusses financial condition with new partnership

Drew County Martin Luther King Jr Celebration Plans

Drew County Quorum Court approves employee stipend

Pine Bluff man found guilty of Manslaughter and Criminal Mischief in Drew County

Former Drew County fire chief facing Abuse of Office charges

New facility offers hope for Drew County garbage problem

Monticello man sentenced to prison after being caught with a cell phone inside of Drew County jail

Drew county man arrested for allegedly using drugs at local graduation

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