Lane closures announced for road improvements in Drew county

Road improvements in Drew county will lead to lane closures according to a press release from the Arkansas Department of Transportation. Improvements to culverts on Highway 83 will result in lane restrictions at the main entrance of the University of Arkansas at Monticello and Drew... Read More.
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Escaped inmate turns himself in to Drew County Sheriff’s Office

UPDATE FRIDAY OCT. 1 at 10:35 a.m. The Drew County Sheriff’s Office is reporting that escaped inmate Brandon Cox turned himself in without incident Friday morning: ORIGINAL STORY:  The Drew County Sheriff’s Office is searching for an inmate who escaped while being seen at a medical facility... Read More.
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Appeals Court upholds Drew County drug conviction

By Ray King A 40-year-old Dew County man serving a prison sentence on a drug related charge failed to convince the Arkansas Court of Appeals that he was wrongly convicted. McKenzie Kory Martin was sentenced as an habitual offender to 35-years in prison after he was... Read More.

Drew County Sheriff’s Office searching for missing man

According to the Drew County Sheriff's Office 54-year-old Mark Anthony Mason was last seen at his home on Monday September 20, 2021 in the 3300 block of Hwy 278 East of Monticello. Mason is 6’1, 175 pounds, black hair, black mustache, black goatee, grey beard... Read More.
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Drew County NAACP to conduct housing initiative

According to a recent news release, the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) Drew County Branch #6042 will provide technical assistance to residents applying for rental and utility assistance through various COVID-19 and CARES ACT funds. “As part of our national effort... Read More.
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COVID-19 vaccination clinic features Drew Pearson

Jefferson Regional Hospital is hosting a COVID-19 vaccination clinic Wednesday morning featuring retired Dallas County’s Wide Receiver and one of the newest members of the National Football League Hall of Fame Drew Pearson. On Tuesday, Hospital spokeswoman Wendy Talbot talked about the clinic on the... Read More.
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