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 names 12 to 2024 Homecoming Court

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.

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.

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 …

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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 …

Rotary club gains new member

Keith Medders, Owner of Medders Funeral Home recently joined the local Rotary Club. Pictured are the current Rotary Officers and Keith Medders.

Winners have been Drawn

Congratulations to the winners of the 2024 Readers’ Choice ballot drawings, Stacy Pomeroy and Kellan Dickerson. These voters each received a $100 check. Be sure to check out Page 1C-28C for our …

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Harding University defeats UAM Blossoms Volleyball 3 sets to

BLOSSOMS get ready to begin their match with Harding University on Saturday.

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 …

Junior Lumberjacks comeback to defeat Junior Billies 20-14

ZAYLEN GASTON halted the Junior Lumberjacks first drive of the contest with an interception and a 10-yard return.

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 …

ISAIAH CROSS led the Weevils on Saturday in receiving with three receptions for 97 yards and a touchdown.

Weevils defeated by #16 Ouachita Baptist on the road 49-14

The University of Arkansas at Monticello travelled to Arkadelphia this past week to face their second nationally ranked opponent in consecutive weeks, facing the #16 Ouachita Baptist University …

CAM SANDERS catches a pass from Jase Cruce for a 28 yard first down catch.

Junior Pirates fall at home to McGehee Junior Owls 36-26

The Drew Central Junior Pirates would play host to the Junior Owls of McGehee on Thursday night. After cheering the 7th Grade Pirates to victory over the 7th Grade Owls, the Junior …

JAX RAWLS takes it in from 28 yards after the pass from Tye Guthrie. Rawls had one touchdown on 3 receptions for 56 yards.

Billies hold off Lions 35-32 to open 8-4A Conference play

The Monticello Billies opened the 2024 8-4A Conference season on Friday night at Hyatt Field, hosting the undefeated Hamburg Lions. Hamburg came into the contest with an overall 3-0 record …

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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 …

Essie Lee Jones, 79

Essie Lee Jones, 79, of Monticello, went to be with the Lord and Savior on September 23, 2024, at the Woods Nursing and Rehab, in Monticello. She was born December 14, 1945, in Stuttgart, to Frank …

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