Art & Seoul

Sydney Fallon, a Monticello native, is holding an international art exhibition in partnership with the Schedler O. Norbert Honors College Grant Program at the University of Central Arkansas in …

Giving the gift of reading

Options Thrift Store and First United Methodist Church are working to provide free books to local children. Visit the reading area in the Options store and check out our “laundromat …

Monticello Minute Unscripted Episode 6

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Celebrating 36 years

On Friday, April 11, Union Bank and Trust honored Jimmy Harmon (right) on his retirement after 36 years of service with the bank.

Solid Waste ordinance overhauled, landfill fees raised by Quorum Court

Drew County Judge Jessie Griffin called the April meeting of the Drew County Quorum Court to order at 6 p.m. on Monday, April 14. After the roll was called it was found that all of the Justices of …

Collins named AR Chiropractor of the Year

Dr. Tyler Collins, (right) was awarded Arkansas Chiropractor of the Year recently. Pictured with his father, Dr. Ryan Collins, at the Monticello Country Club for an awards reception.

UAM students serve as judges in regional FBLA competition

On February 5, seven University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM) students served as judges for the Arkansas Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) academic competition for Mid-Level District III, …

UAM-CTM student wins statewide EMS award

Lauren Twomey, a paramedic student at the University of Arkansas at Monticello College of Technology-McGehee (UAM-CTM), recently received the Star of Life award, recognizing her commitment to patient …

Karsyn Archer of Nashville, Arkansas and Hannah Hopson of El Dorado, Arkansas competing in women's crosscut

UAM Forestry Club wins three events at the 2025 Southern Forestry Conclave

The University of Arkansas at Monticello is on a serious winning streak: First a new forest business center , then breaking ground on a new forest health center, and now, its students are winning …

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Hughes to retire, Grimes named UAM Vice Chancellor for Student Engagement

After 42 years of service in both public and higher education, Jay Hughes, vice chancellor for Student Engagement at the University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM), will retire on June 30, 2025. The …

Monticello Minute Unscripted Episode 5

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Undefeated UAM Esports team to compete for Divisional Championship Title

The University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM) Esports League of Legends team will take on Ferris State University in the National Association of Collegiate Esports (NACE) Varsity Plus Divisional …

New addition

Over the weekend, the City of Monticello installed this Reconciliation Bench in front of City Hall. The bench was funded by a private benefactor who is a native of Drew County. The donor wanted to …

Monticello Minute Unscripted Episode 4

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Honoring the fallen

“Saturday, March 29 was the day that we honored those men who paid the ultimate sacrifice while serving the citizens of Drew County,” Sheriff Tim Nichols said. “It was an honor as …

New location

On Tuesday, April 1, OMG Hibachi opened in their new location, the building which formerly housed Bubbie’s. With expanded facilities and a new menu, the business saw a exceptional turnout.

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Lady Billies pick up 8-4A Conference win against Hamburg

ASHLEY HALES returned to the Monticello Lady Billies lineup for the first time this season beginning with the contest against Warren. Since her return, Hales has played in four contest going 6 for 12 with 6 runs scored, 7 RBI. a walk, a double, and two homeruns.

The Monticello Lady Billies have won four straight contests since their only conference loss of the season to Star City back on April 4. After bouncing back with a 20-9 win over Warren, the Lady …

Pirates and Lady Pirates drop home conference contests to Rison

JON LAWRENZ would finish the contest against Rison going 1 for 2, recording the only hit for the Pirates against Rison.

The Drew Central Pirates and the Lady Pirates hosted the Rison Wildcats and Ladycats on Tuesday, April 15, in a pair of 3A-8 Conference games for both teams. For the Pirates, Drew Central would …

Weevils take series win against Southeastern Oklahoma State

CONNOR IRVINE would get the start in game one against Southeastern on Friday. Despite recording the loss in the contest, Irvine has moved into fourth place in career wins at UAM with Josh McClain with 21 career wins.

The University of Arkansas at Monticello Weevils picked up the series win at home over Senior Weekend against Southeastern Oklahoma State University in a three game series that began on Friday, April …

Alaina Lyle connects against Star City on Monday. Lyle would go 3 for 4 against the Lady Bulldogs and would return against Warren going 3 for 6 with two runs and 3 RBI.

Lady Billies defeat Warren after first conference loss to Star City

The Monticello Lady Billies and the Star City Lady Bulldogs would reschedule their conference contest on Friday night to a home contest for the Lady Billies instead of on the road at Star City. …

Laytn Nichols heads towards first base against Star City. Nichols was 1 for 3 with two runs scored and an RBI against the Bulldogs.

Billies defeat Bulldogs to set up showdown with Lumberjacks

The Monticello Billies took the field on Friday at home against Star City in an 8-4A Conference contest with the Billies tied with Warren in conference play with both teams having undefeated …

JUSTIN SANTOYO leads the Weevils in batting average with a .386 average in 88 at bats, recording 34 hits and nine doubles with four home runs.

Weevils Baseball take road series win over #15 Harding Bison

The University of Arkansas at Monticello Boll Weevils, who are currently ranked eighth in the Central Region and tied for second in the Great American Conference, travelled to Searcy for a three game …

KILEY LANE Would connect for the first double of their contest against DeWitt. Lane would score the first run of the contest on an RBI groundout by Bliss Becker.

Lady Billies return from Spring Break with win over DeWitt

The Monticello Lady Billies would begin their Spring Break period, travelling to Hope, Arkansas on Friday, March 21, to begin play in the annual DMAC Tournament. The Lady Billies would face …

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Carolyn Jane Hand Wilson, 89

Carolyn Jane Hand Wilson, 89, of Monticello, passed away Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at Belle View Nursing and Rehab. She was born March 9, 1936, in Hot Springs to the late William Louie Hand, Sr. and …

Jesus Christ, 33

Jesus Christ, 33, of Nazareth, died Friday on Mount Calvary, also known as Golgotha, the place of the skull. Betrayed by the apostle Judas, Jesus was crucified by the Romans by order of the Ruler …

Jerry Von Eubanks, 67

Jerry Von Eubanks, 67, of Johnsville, went to be with his Lord and Savior Monday, April 7, 2025, at his home. He was born April 7, 1958, in Monticello to the late Jerry Eubanks and Charlotte Taylor …

David Eugene Derryberry, 71

David Eugene Derryberry, 71, a lifetime resident of Tillar, passed away April 12, 2025, at McGehee Hospital in McGehee. He was born October 10, 1953, in Monticello to the late Betty Cherry Derryberry …

Jason LeKeith Christian, 43

Jason LeKeith Christian was born on July 24, 1980, to Bessie Christian and James LeKeith Christian in Monticello. Jason attended school at Drew Central and Monticello High School. After school Jason …

Laverne Myrick Burnette, 97

Laverne Myrick Burnette, 97, formerly of Monticello, went to be with her Lord and Savior Thursday, April 9, 2025, at Green House Cottages of Belle Mead in Paragould. Born on August 29, 1927, in Star …

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