As whatever is going to happen, Saturday draws near, local residents are agreeing that it doesn’t belong in Drew County, and not taking sides about who is right.

In an earlier “summary” of a potential out-of-town group meeting, MLive did not use their accepted name or initials. Again, this report will not do so, in order to “Google proof” the article.

As we stated before, a well-known national organization, with many individual chapters and branches, has scheduled a “rally” in the Florence Road area, Saturday night.

County, city, state, and other law enforcement agencies are aware of this planned activity, and will have extra patrol on duty.

Although very little information has been made public about the scheduled event, it is expected to be held in a specifically designated area, by a “small group” of people, on private property. Rumors of a separate group coming to our area are unconfirmed, and have only been mentioned on Facebook.

Law-enforcement agencies request local residents take no action in response to this event, but just be aware that it is taking place, with their knowledge and awareness.

These rumors have been the topic of many conversations this week, and will hopefully be forgotten, Sunday morning.

But for now concerns continue; as shown by the meeting Sheriff Gober had with concerned Wilmar residents, Thursday night; and the special prayer meeting of the Drew County Ministerial Allliance., being held at the same time.

Many local pastors have discussed the situation and agree, “The best response to this situation is no reaction, at this time.”

Many times, I have described Monticello as being “halfway between Mayberry and Memphis.”

It seems that Saturday evening, Drew County will be the intersection of differing opinions and beliefs, some represented by out-of-town folks.

Sheriff Mark Gober also requests local residents refrain from “sightseeing” in the area.

Sheriff Gober wants to assure Drew County residents that they will be safe and protected.

Many readers have requested that MLive “just ignore” this potential situation; but as Monticello’s Daily News, that is not an option.

We may have many different opinions and ideas, but the Monticello/Drew county community has dealt with each situation well, without much outside influence.

Let’s keep it that way.