Cornerstone Christian Academy 2023 Homecoming Court

Back left to right
Luna Hernandez 8th grade maid, Lily Kate Dickson- 9th grade maid, Marley Bottoms- 7th grade maid
Front row left to right
Mia Demmelmaier- 10th grade maid, Savannah Finch- Queen, Kayleigh Burke- 12th grade maid

Come join us for our Homecoming Ceremony on Friday, December 15th at 5:00 pm in the CCA Gymnasium.

Firefighters Pancakes with Santa

The Monticello Firefighters held Pancakes with Santa on Saturday, December 2. There was a great turnout and everyone had a blast!

Juneteenth Association hosts Christmas Tree Extravaganza

The Juneteenth Association of Wilmar hosted a successful Christmas Tree Extravaganza on Sunday, December 3. In the tradition of the long time Christmas Tree open house, many beautiful Christmas Tree …

Ribbon cutting held for grand opening of Shoe Sensation

Shoe Sensation staff, Chamber of Commerce members, and elected officials took part in the grand opening of Shoe Sensation on Friday, December 1.

Baptist Health holds ribbon cutting at former DMHS

On Sunday, December 3, the merger between Drew Memorial Health Systems and Baptist Health became official. On Monday, December 4, an official ribbon-cutting ceremony was held at 10 a.m. to formally …

Fire Fighters Association Gives Back

In this time of giving and Christmas Spirit, the Monticello Firefighters Association would like to wish you and yours a very Merry Christmas. You might also want to know one of the most …

Dollar General hosts Options, Inc. Toy Drive

Monticello Dollar General, located at 903 US Highway 278 W, is hosting a toy drive for Options, Inc.. They are wanting to give back to the kids in the community and want this to be a huge …

A&P Commission pays for Christmas lights; discusses next step for Event Center

The Monticello Advertising and Promotions Commission held its monthly meeting at 5 p.m. on Monday, November 27, in the conference room at the Hampton Inn. Commissioners present were Shannon Herman, …

DMHS Board holds last meeting before merger with Baptist Health

The Drew Memorial Health Systems Board of Directors held their November meeting at 12 p.m. on Monday, November 27, at the Monticello Country Club. This would be the final board meeting leading into …

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The Woods hosts annual Thanksgiving Event

The Woods - A Nightingale Community hosted their annual Thanksgiving Come and Go Event on Thursday, November 16th from 2-4 PM and family and friends were invited to join.

Miracle League thanks ClearWater Paper's Community Outreach Division

Miracle League would like to thank Clearwater Paper's Community Outreach Division for the grant opportunity that awarded our mission $7,000. We are thankful for Clearwater Paper’s passion for …

Vera Lloyd annual Turkey Trot

Vera Lloyd held the annual Turkey Trot on Saturday, November 18.

Monticello Senior Citizens Center Christmas Tree

The Monticello Senior Citizens Center has a tree at City Hall in the Water Office to help with providing a gift for their seniors. Come on in and pick a senior or two off the tree and help in …

Baptist Health attempts to set the record straight; not all doom and gloom

On Wednesday, November 8, Drew Memorial Health Systems experienced what has been referred to as, “a healthy staff reduction.” As expected, rumors and varying stories filled many text …

Taylor announces candidacy for state representative

Annette Taylor of Monticello, has announced that she will run for State Representative for District 94, on the Democratic ticket. “I wasn’t blessed to be born in Arkansas, but I got here …

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Pirates comeback in second half to down Star City Bulldogs 61-55

TRE’BENNETT FULLER led the Pirates with 17 points against Star City on Saturday night in the final game of the Mini State Classic.

The Drew Central Pirates came back from their Friday night loss to Central Arkansas Christian, 64-49, to record a second half comeback over the Star City Bulldogs Saturday night in the final game of …

Lady Pirates improve to 5-1 overall with 41-34 win over CAC

BAILEY CHAPMAN scored six points Saturday night as the Lady Pirates defeated Central Arkansas Christian to improve to 5-1 on the season.

The Drew Central Lady Pirates improved to 5-1 overall with two wins at the annual Mini State Classic held at Drew Central this past weekend. On Friday, the Lady Pirates would get 25 points from …

Arkansas Tech holds off Weevils 87-81 in first conference game

JOSH DENTON (15) attempts a three-pointer on Saturday night against Arkansas Tech in the Weevils first conference game of the season. Denton would score six points in the game against the Wonder Boys and five at Henderson State.

The University of Arkansas at Monticello Boll Weevils began their 2023-24 Great American Conference season on Thursday, November 30, hosting the Arkansas Tech Wonder Boys at Steelman Fieldhouse. …

HALEIGH CREWS has scored nine points in each of the first two GAC games for the Blossoms against Arkansas Tech and Henderson State.

Blossoms drop first two Great American Conference games

The University of Arkansas at Monticello Blossoms got their 2023-24 Great American Conference season underway with a pair of contests starting on Thursday, November 30, at home in Steelman Fieldhouse …

KEILYN GREENE (20) takes a shot Saturday against Bearden. Greene scored seven points in the contest.

Billies pick up second win of the season with a 74-37 win over Bearden

The Monticello Billies picked up their second win of the season on Saturday at the Mini State Classic hosted by Drew Central with a 74-37 win over the Bearden Bears. Bearden controlled the …

Blossoms improve to 4-2 overall with pair of Thanksgiving Holiday wins

The University of Arkansas at Monticello Blossoms improved to 4-2 overall with a pair of non conference wins over the Thanksgiving Holiday break. On Tuesday, November 21, the Blossoms would host …

SHAKYRA BINNS takes a shot in Friday’s contest against Barton. Binns finished the game with three points.

Lady Billies fall to Barton Lady Bears to begin 2023-24 season

The Monticello Lady Billies began the 2023-24 Basketball Season with a loss to the Barton Lady Bears in the first game of the annual Thanksgiving Tournament in Dermott on Friday, November 24. It …

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Melba Jane Pounders Strickland, 92

Melba Jane Pounders Strickland, 92, went to be with her Lord and Savior Tuesday, November 28, 2023, at her home in Coleman. She was born May 20, 1931, in Red Fork to the late James and Edna Mew …

William "Bill" Burl Lemley, 80

William "Bill" Burl Lemley, 80, of Monticello, passed away Tuesday, November 28, 2023, at his daughter's home in Troy, Mich. He was born September 19, 1943, in Kelso to the late W.M. Lemley …

Dorothy A. Glover

Dorothy A. Glover passed away on Sunday, December 3, 2023 in Tennessee. There will be a viewing and visitation at 10 a.m. followed by a Celebration of Life at 12 p.m. at Tabernacle Baptist …

Debbie Herring Donaldson, 62

Debbie Herring Donaldson, 62 of Monticello, passed away December 3, 2023, at Jefferson Regional Medical Center in Pine Bluff. She was born January 2, 1961, in Virginia to Barney Lamon Herring and the …

William Thomas "Tommy" Woods, 53

William Thomas "Tommy" Woods, 53, passed away November 21, 2023, at his home in Monticello. He was born January 14, 1970, in Helena to Richard O'Neal Woods and Linda Ann Moore Kemp. Tommy was a …

Ola M. Trotter Simmons, 74

Ola M. Trotter Simmons was born April 8, 1949, in Selma, to the late K.D. Trotter and Gertrude Shepherd Trotter. On November 19, 2023, God called his toughest angel to be by his side in heaven. To …

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