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Valerie Donaldson Announces Re Election For County / Probate Clerk
I am honored to announce that I, Valerie Donaldson, am seeking reelection as Desha County and Probate Clerk. Since first being elected in 2012, it has been one of my greatest privileges to serve the people of Desha County.…
Monticello Fire Department Battled House Fire On Old Warren Rd By Vera Loyd
At 10:56 pm Monticello Arkansas Fire Department was paged out to a house on fire on Old Warren Rd by Vera Loyd. This story is developing. Photos courtesy of Monticello Arkansas Fire Department
FORDYCE DEATHS RULED MURDER-SUICIDE
FORDYCE, Ark. – The Arkansas State Crime Laboratory (ASCL) has determined that the deaths of two Fordyce residents earlier this month were the result of a murder-suicide. On September 15, 2025, the Arkansas State Police (ASP)…
Monticello Arkansas Police Department Arrest Circle K Employee After Theft Of Property
According to Chief Garcia, On September 20th, 2025, Monticello police officers responded to Circle K, located on HWY 425 S, regarding the theft of money from the business. During the course of the investigation, officers…
Kingsland Arkansas Fire Department Receives $1,000 From Entergy Arkansas For New Gear
Kingsland Fire Department personnel were granted $1,000 dollars for new gear by Entergy Arkansas. We are so thankful to have a company that will go above and beyond for any and all fire departments!Thank you so much…
Drew County Sheriff’s Office arrest suspects on Kidnapping, Assault, Battery and Theft charges
On the date of September 24, 2025 members of the Drew County Sheriff’s Office arrested Cassidy Hill (24) of Monticello and Charetha Foster (24) of Monticello in reference to a investigation…
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DRIVER OF STOLEN BUS APPREHENDED
NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – After a morning pursuit, Arkansas State Police (ASP) arrested a Lonoke County man on August 29, 2024, in a North Little Rock rail yard. The man fled from Troopers while driving a motorcoach bus stolen from Little Rock…
SARH Seeks Individuals to serve on new Advisory Board
South Arkansas Regional Hospital (SARH) announces the establishment of the new SARH Advisory Board and is seeking individuals to serve. This new board will play a pivotal role in advancing the hospital’s commitment to quality patient care and…
ASP ARRESTS CALIFORNIA MAN TRANSPORTING MORE THAN 100 POUNDS OF ILLEGAL, HIGH-GRADE MARIJUANA ON I-40
BLACKWELL, Ark. — On Wednesday, August 21, 2024, at approximately 4:40 p.m., Arkansas State Police (ASP) stopped a rented black 2023 Chevrolet Malibu eastbound on Interstate 40 at the 104-mile marker in Conway County for a traffic…
El Dorado Man Sentenced to 15 Years in Federal Prison for Drug Trafficking
EL DORADO – An El Dorado man was sentenced yesterday to 180 months in prison followed by five years of supervised release on one count of Possession with Intent to Distribute More Than Fifty (50) Grams of Methamphetamine. The…
ASP CID INVESTIGATING DEATH OF CHEROKEE VILLAGE WOMAN
CHEROKEE VILLAGE, Ark. — The Arkansas State Police (ASP) Criminal Investigations Division is investigating the death of a Cherokee Village resident identified as Dana Deprow, 54. On July 8, 2024, the Cherokee Village Police Department requested…
Calhoun County Arkansas Sheriff Department Weekly Arrests Report Wednesday August 28th 2024
8/21 Christoper McClure, 53 of Gurdon. DWI, Possession of Sch I or II <2grms, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Possession of Instrument of Crime, Possession of Meth < 2grams, Criminal Mischief 2nd degree, Refusal to Submit. ASP8/23…
Oakland Cemetery Repairs Almost Done Saves Residents $40,000
We are almost done and we saved an estimated $40,000! The Oakland Cemetery acts as a vital waterway for storm drainage for several neighborhoods and streets. The project was listed in 2022 as a top 10 priority drainage project in a study by a…
City of Monticello is currently applying for a $500,000 Matching Park Grant through the Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism
Site plan Cost estimate Announcement: The City of Monticello is currently applying for a $500,000 Matching Park Grant through the Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism. The grant will be used to renovate the basketball and tennis…
