Author Archives: Patty Wooten

Medical Examiner: George Flowers’ death a homicide

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The state Medical Examiner has determined that George Flowers died of complications from blunt force physical trauma, ruling his death a homicide, and 10th Judicial District Prosecutor Thomas Deen has charged Flowers’ alleged assailant with murder. Jeremy Huskey, the 38-year-old Drew County man suspected of assaulting Flowers in July, is charged with aggravated residential burglary, second-degree murder, and evidence tampering in connection with Flowers’ death. Because he is charged as a habitual offender, Huskey faces … Continued

Junk Hunt Loop in Southeast Arkansas set for this fall

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The second annual Junk Hunt Loop, a 3-day multi-county yard sale along highways 79 and 63 in Southeast Arkansas, has been set for October 5 through October 7. While there will be sales all along the the route, there will be several hubs where a multiple vendors will sell their “junk” at a central location. The beginning/ending point of the 25-mile Junk Hunt Loop route will be at the Pine Bluff hub at Carrie Scott’s … Continued

Flowers dies following alleged beating in July

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George Flowers, a Southeast Arkansas man allegedly beaten in July, died Sunday. His body has been transported to the state Crime Lab to determine the cause and manner of death. If the medical examiner determines the cause of the 67-year-old Drew County man’s death was the result of the alleged beating, charges against Flowers’ alleged assailant will be upgraded, according to Drew County Sheriff Mark Gober. Jeremy Huskey, 38, also of Drew County, is suspected … Continued

Man dies in early morning accident in Drew County

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A Monticello man was killed early Saturday morning (shortly after midnight Friday) in a single-vehicle accident on Bowser Road, according to an Arkansas State Police preliminary accident report. Jay McGee, 20, of Monticello was traveling west on Bowser Road when the Pontiac he was driving left the roadway and struck an embankment, ejecting McGee from the vehicle, according to Arkansas State Trooper Lagarian R. Cross’ preliminary report. The accident occurred on August 12 at 12:30 … Continued

Grady 62nd annual fish fry

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For more than 60 years, people from all over southeast Arkansas and beyond have traveled to a tiny farm town in Lincoln County to eat catfish and watermelon, listen to the Cummins Prison Band, visit with friends, relatives, and politicians and support the Grady Lions Club. The Grady Fish Fry is held each year on the third Thursday in August in a pecan grove on Hardin Farm in Grady where Grady Lions Club members and … Continued

Crossett PRCA Rodeo, Aug. 9-12

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The Crossett Riding Club will host the 69th Annual PRCA Rodeo on August 9-12 at Cap Gates Arena in Crossett. The rodeo gets underway each night at 8 p.m. Special events include a downtown parade and the crowning of the Miss Crossett PRCA Rodeo Queen. The downtown rodeo parade will kick off rodeo activities on Wednesday, August 9 at 4 p.m. The rodeo queen coronation will be held August 12. “Slim” Garner will be this … Continued

Ray’s serving ribs Friday

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  Ray’s in Monticello will be serving smoked baby back ribs for lunch and dinner on Friday, August 4. A half rack of ribs with two side dishes is $10.99 and a full rack with two sides is $19.99. Side dishes include baked beans, coleslaw, baked potato salad and mustard potato salad. Read more about Ray’s great ribs in this restaurant review. Drop by Ray’s for lunch or dinner at the intersection of U.S. 425 & 278 in … Continued