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.…
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, 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)…
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 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…
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…
The above names will appear on the ballot in the order that they were drawn on August 23, 2024 in accordance with the Ark. Code §7-5-207(c) (1)
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Beginning Monday, August 26, 2024, South Bradley Street between Lynn Street and Central Street will be closed for repairs until further notice. Please use caution when traveling in this area.
Team, Jim Shoulders Road will be closed from 3rd Avenue to Wellfield Road in front of the Rodeo grounds from August 26th to August 30th to allow for infrastructure improvements. It will also require the Maple Street entrance to this area to be…
MONTICELLO, Ark. — On July 26, Dr. Arturo Quintero Ferrer, assistant professor of biology at the University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM), presented during an educators’ panel at the 2024 San Diego Comic Convention (Comic-Con International) at…
The Union County Sheriff's Department would like to announce the recent promotions in the Patrol Division. Sergeant Jesse Knight is promoted to the rank of Lieutenant. Deputy Chasity Meadows, Deputy Orlando Dennis, and Deputy Phillip…
The Union County Sheriff's Department - Arkansas would like to welcome Deputy Joseph Walka and Deputy Jermillian Carter. Welcome back to Deputy Anthony Patrick, Deputy Joshua Myers, and Deputy Denver Darden. It’s a great time for Union…
DUMAS, Ark. — Della Marshall, 39, was charged with First-Degree Murder in the weekend death of a Dumas man. The Dumas Police Department (DPD) asked the Arkansas State Police (ASP) Criminal Investigation Division (CID) to investigate a homicide…
We want our concerned residents to know the locations of those who are convicted sex offenders that live in our county. For more information on sex offenders, go to sexoffenderregistry.ar.gov Dear Desha County Citizens, Greetings, this letter is…
Good morning, I have had a lot of messages and phone calls about the recent speed limit change on Midway Rt. This is not the doing of the Drew County Sheriff’s Office or myself. I as Sheriff do not have the authority to change speed limits nor…
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