Old Piney Historic Cemetery Vandalized

The Castleberry family plot has historical fencing installed in the 1890’s. The gate has been stolen and we ask citizens to be aware and report any findings to the Drew County …

Advance/Eagle staff dons pink

The staff of the Advance Monticellonian and the Eagle Democrat put on pink in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Customer Appreciation

Mark Gray State Farm celebrated nine years in business in Monticello last week. Woods Catfish catered the event and the State Farm staff served fish plates to their customers.

UAM’s 2024 Homecoming Court. First row (left to right): Precious R. Thomas, Shehna Akbary. Second row (left to right): Lexie Ruth Freeman, Magan McClain, Olivia Wilson. Third row (left to right): Kaylyn Faith Dixon, Jayden Grider, Emma Green. Fourth row (left to right): Chandler Weast, Maguire Estill, Landen Elizabeth West, Maddie Pfleging.

UAM names 12 to 2024 Homecoming Court

Twelve women have been named to the 2024 Homecoming Court at the University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM). The 2024 UAM Homecoming Queen will be selected by a vote of the student body and …

Monticello announces 2024 Homecoming Court

Back Row Left to Right: Ashlynn Snow, Aunesti Jackson, Mallory Steen Hobbs, Genesis Freeman, and Lillian Orrell Middle Row Left to Right: Preslie Cantrell, Kamryn Jones, Alaina Lyle, Lillian …

Uam Rodeo Team Photos

Terry Fortenberry (left) from the Arkansas Rural Water Association presents Jody Hibbard, Yorktown Water Manager, with the Best Tasting Water in Arkansas Award.

Best tasting water in Arkansas

Officials at the Arkansas Rural Water Association (ARWA) have found the best-tasting water in Arkansas. On September 16, 2024, the winner of the state-wide competition was announced in an effort to …

Mainline receives gold status awards in multiple categories from AHA

Mainline Health Systems, Inc. recently were awarded The American Heart Association’s Check. Change. Control. Cholesterol™ Gold and The American Heart Association’s …

It’s raining candy

On Tuesday, October 1, downtown Monticello held the Drew County Fair Parade at 5 p.m. A wide variety of groups along with several floats participated in this year’s parade.

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The future is now

On Monday, September 30, Union Bank unveiled a new level of banking technology at their University Branch. Two Interactive Teller Machines (ITM) are the first of what is expected to become the norm …

The CALL in Southeast Arkansas marks 10 years of transforming lives

On Saturday, September 28, The CALL in Southeast Arkansas held their 10th anniversary event at New Life Assembly of God. The evening began at 5 p.m. with a silent auction that ran throughout the …

Grotto makes charitable donation

On Thursday. September 19, Amanda Killingsworth was the guest speaker at the Beradar Grotto Meeting, located at Eureka Lodge F&AM in Monticello. Amanda spoke about the Miracle League and what the …

A special ride for a special guy…

Anyone who visits The Woods has most likely noticed the gentleman who usually sits in close proximity to the front door. He’s outside most days enjoying the sunshine, even in 110 degree weather …

Monticello Firefighters Association aids Arkansas Hospice with home repairs

On Saturday, Sept 21, the Monticello Firefighters Association (MFA) joined Arkansas Hospice in a project to help a local family with several home repairs. Through this project they provided free …

Delta Youth Conference 2024

On Saturday, September 21, New Life Assembly of God hosted the inaugural Delta Youth Conference from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. This conference was held to impact the lives of teens who live in the Arkansas …

Monticello City Council meeting: New ordinances and nuisance properties take center stage

Monticello Mayor Jason Akers called the September meeting of the Monticello City Council to order at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, September 24. All of the Aldermen were present for the roll call. There was a …

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Southeastern Oklahoma State shuts out Weevils on Homecoming

PRECIOUS R THOMAS is escorted by her father Damian Thomas at UAM’s 100th Homecoming Celebration where Thomas was crowned as Homecoming Queen before the Weevils took the field to face Southeastern Oklahoma State University on Saturday.

The University of Arkansas at Monticello came into Saturday’s contest looking to bounce back from three consecutive losses as the Weevils would host Southeastern Oklahoma State University for …

Blossoms drop two in conference contests in Oklahoma

ABRIELLE JORDAN recorded 11 kills, eight blocks, and two aces against Northwestern Oklahoma on Thursday.

The University of Arkansas at Monticello Blossom Volleyball team took to the road this past week for a pair of Great American Conference contests in Oklahoma. Coming off two home conference …

Billies defeat Star City 22-7 to celebrate 2024 Homecoming

CURT PRESTON, Monitcello School Board President, crowns KATIE STANDLEY as her dad Clayton Standley escorts her as the 2024 Monticello Billies Homecoming Queen in the hOmecoming ceremony held before the Billies kicked off against Star City for their Homecoming contest at Hyatt Field on Friday night.

Coming off their first conference loss of the season a week ago to the 8-4A Conference leading Warren Lumberjacks in a close contest, the Monticello Billies turned their attention to the Star City …

ARLICIA ORTIZ talks to Libero LICIA ECHEVARRIA before the third set.

Harding University defeats UAM Blossoms Volleyball 3 sets to

The UAM Blossom Volleyball team dropped their fifth Great American Conference contests on Saturday with a 3-1 loss to Harding University. Harding would take the opening set 25-16 and would go to …

TK HOOVER rushed for 58 yards on 12 carries and a touchdown. Hoover would also have a fumble recovery and an interception in the game.

Junior Lumberjacks comeback to defeat Junior Billies 20-14

The Monticello Junior Billies kicked off the Warren rivalry week by hosting the Warren Junior Lumberjacks on Thursday night at Hyatt Field. Monticello would win the opening coin toss but would …

Weevils fall in third consecutive game with 42-17 loss at East Central

The University of Arkansas at MOnticello travelled to Ada, Oklahoma on Saturday to face the East Central Tigers for their fifth Great American Conference contest of the season. The Weevils …

CURTIS BARROW had five catches for 79 yards and a touchdown including a catch for 52 yards for the touchdown.

Lumberjacks get 4th Quarter comeback to take win over Billies

For the second consecutive year, the Monticello Billies would have to travel to Warren for the Union Bank Saline River Shootout. Both Warren and Monticello would enter the contest with a 1-0 …

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Sandra Kay Hudson Miller, 77

Sandra Kay Hudson Miller, 77, of Monticello passed away at her home, Wednesday, October 9. 2024. She was born February 25, 1947, to the late Woodrow Hudson and Jewell Halligan Hudson in Warren. …

Dennis Wylie ''Grampy Dennis'' ''Denny'' Osgood, III, 55

Dennis Wylie ''Grampy Dennis'' ''Denny'' Osgood, III, 55, of Monticello, passed away Sunday, October 6, 2024, at his home. He was born October 1, 1969, in Claremont, N.H. to Dennis Wylie Osgood, Jr. …

Thomas Lester Landers, 43

Thomas Lester Landers, 43, of Pineville, La., formerly of Arkansas City, passed away Friday, October 3, 2024, at Colwell Health in Pineville, La. He was born September 10, 1981, in Pine Bluff to the …

Pauline Gillespie Cockrell, 93

Pauline Gillespie Cockrell, 93, went to be with her Lord and Savior on October 7, 2024. Pauline was born in Star City on September 5, 1931, to the late Albert and Rebecca Gillespie. Pauline was a …

Betty Jo (Harris) Tucker, 87

Betty Jo (Harris) Tucker, 87, of Monticello passed away Sunday, September 29, 2024, at her home. She was born September 3, 1937, in Cornerville to the late Johnnie Lee and Bobbie (Davis) Harris. In …

Sarah Clariece Helton Mc Tigrit Norris, 88

Sarah Clariece Helton Mc Tigrit Norris, 88, of Monticello, passed away Thursday, September 26, 2024, at South Arkansas Regional Medical Center in El Dorado. She was born April 19, 1936, in Bismarck …

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