Greenhill Cemetery to partner with Wreaths Across America

Last year Pam Berryman Beard was proud to purchase a wreath for her father-in-law, Albert Beard, for the Oakland Cemetery, but she wanted her Dad, Grover Berryman, who is buried in the Green Hill …

Message from the Drew County Judge

To all the citizens of Drew County, As I near the end of my seco nd year as your County Judge, I want to express what an incredible blessing it has been to serve this community. Your unwavering …

Phoenix gives back to the community

Employees from Phoenix Youth and Family Services, along with the Newton Family, joined together and distributed Turkey Dinner boxes to the community as part of their Week of Gratitude 2024. The staff …

Wilmar holds 2nd Annual Christmas Tree Extravaganza

The 2nd Annual Christmas Tree Extravaganza was held at the Wilmar Community Center on December 1, 2024. The event was sponsored by Mrs. Sandra Charles on behalf of the Juneteenth Association. Miss …

You don’t see that every day

The Drew County Christmas Parade was held at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, December 3. Each float was designed based on a Christmas song. There were a wide variety of entrants this year, even some that included …

Jazzing things up

On Thursday, November 21, Mr. Les Pack and Dr. Kevin Bryson from the University of Arkansas at Monticello’s Jazz Program were the featured guests at Monticello Rotary Club’s meeting. The …

MHSI recognized for exemplary hypertension control

For work battling hypertension, Mainline Health Systems, Inc. was recognized as Million Hearts® 2024 Hypertension Control Champions . Awarded jointly by the Centers for Disease Control and …

Archeological Society Grant honors Bragg Family

To honor and celebrate the legacy of the Bragg Family, the Arkansas Archeological Society has established a "Bragg Family Training Program in Archeology Grant" that is intended to minimize financial …

A haven for those in need

Grand Manor held a grand opening for their new Memory Care facility from 2-4 p.m. on Sunday, November 24. The memory care will specialize in offering care and services to those experiencing acute …

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Operation Christmas Child drop-off locations now open

Children in need are being blessed this Christmas season through the Samaritan’s Purse project, Operation Christmas Child . Individuals, families and groups have the opportunity to pack a …

Getting Arkansans outdoors

On Tuesday, November 19, the Sadie Johnson Community Center played host to the Monticello Outdoor Recreation Regional Listening Session. The purpose of the session was to focus on outdoor recreation …

A Thanksgiving treat

Pam Setser and Kay Thomas brought a Mt. View Thanksgiving in music and stories to Monticello Coffee Company from 8-9 a.m. on Monday, November 18.

Monticello School Department Report

City Council moves forward with lake trail expansion and detective overtime policy change

The Monticello City Council met at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, November 19 for their monthly called meeting. All aldermen were present with the exception of Michael James. After an invocation by Craig McRae …

Weyerhaeuser Company announces plan to build new facility in south Arkansas

Weyerhaeuser Company, one of the world’s largest private owners of timberlands, has announced an estimated $500 million investment to build a new, state-of-the-art TimberStrand® facility …

Rotary club makes charitable donation

On Thursday, November 7, the Rotary Club of Monticello presented Sandy Funderburg with a donation to the local Wreaths Across America Campaign. The donation allowed the group to purchase over 500 …

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Sixteen Weevils earn All-GAC Postseason conference honors

ISAIAH CROSS was selected as an All-GAC Second Team selection. Cross finished his final season with the Weevils playing in all 11 contests having 41 receptions for 459 yards and a touchdown. Cross was the only Weevil player to be named as a second team selection.

With the 2024 UAM football season ending with a loss to Southern Arkansas in the annual “Battle of the Timberlands” in the final contest of the season, the 4-7 Weevils would officially …

Weevils, Blossoms fall to begin GAC play at Southern Nazarene

HALIEGH CREWS led the Blossoms in scoring against Southern Nazarene with 12 points.

The UAM Blossoms and Weevils wrapped up their non conference portion of the schedule before beginning Great American Conference play, travelling to Oklahoma to face Southern Nazarene and Oklahoma …

Billies fall on the road in Quarter-finals to Southside 24-7

MONTICELLO BILLIE CHEERLEADERS lead the Billies onto the field for the final time in the 2024 Football Season. Monticello would advance to the 4A State Championship Quarter-Finals for the first time since the 2009 State Championship season.

The Monticello Billies 2024 4A State Championship Tournament run ended on Friday night as the Billies traveled to Southside to face the Southside Southerners in the Quarter-Final round of the …

CHA’MYREAN ELLIS goes up under the basket.

Blossoms, Weevils dominate non conference opponents Saturday

The University of Arkansas at Monticello Blossoms and Weevils finished the week before Thanksgiving with a pair of non conference wins, with each team ending the week with 60 point victories over …

CURTIS BARROW takes the hand off from Tye Guthrie. The run would be Barrow’s second carry of the contest but would go for 56 yards and a touchdown. Barrow also recorded several tackles against Hamburg on defense.

Billies advance to Quarter-Finals with 35-14 win over Hamburg

For the first time since the 2009 season, the Monticello Billies will have a football game during the Thanksgiving Holiday break after advancing to the 4A State Football Championship Quarter-Finals …

ROBERT IVERSON JR and LAWAUN POWELL make the stop on the SAU runner. Iverson led the team in tackles with nine with Powell recording six.

Weevils fall to SAU in “Battle of the Timberlands” to end season

The 2024 Football Season came to an end on Saturday for the UAM Boll Weevils in the annual “Battle of the Timberlands” game against Southern Arkansas University. Celebrating the 2024 …

SETH GRANDBERRY led the Weevils in scoring against Champion Christian College on Thursday with 20 points and leading with eight rebounds.

Basketball Weevils get first win of season “Billie Ballgame”

The University of Arkansas at Monticello Boll Weevils notched their first win of the season on the hardwood with a 66-60 win over the visiting Champion Christian College on Thursday in a special day …

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John David ''JD'' Wood, 89

John David ''JD'' Wood of Monticello, was born August 8, 1935, in Brickeys, to the late Eugene D. Wood and Midred McElduff Wood. He owned and operated Tyro Pallet Company and Sawmill in Dumas, …

Jerry Wayne Walls, 61

Jerry Wayne Walls, 61, of Monticello, passed away Sunday, December 1, 2024, at Baptist Health Spring Hill in North Little Rock. He was born August 14, 1963, in Monticello to the late Grace Lee Morrow …

Ervin Rodgers, 86

Ervin Rodgers, 86, of Crossett, passed away Monday, November 25, 2024, at his home in Crossett. He was born March 13, 1938, in Wilmar to the late Lloyd Ervin Rodgers and Lela Mae Goyne Rodgers. He …

Ray Stanford Courtney, 88

Ray Stanford Courtney, 88, of Monticello, passed away on Friday, November 29, 2024. Ray was born March 23, 1936, in Little Rock to Jessie Clyde and Bessie Blanch Courtney. He grew up as the oldest of …

Hazel M. Reaves, 90

Hazel M. Reaves, 90, of Little Rock, passed away November 16, 2024, at her home in Little Rock. She was born October 14, 1934, in Baxter to the late Johnny L. Webb and Hazel Marie Webb. She retired …

Ella Elizabeth Worrell, 86

Ella Elizabeth Worrell, 86, of Plantersville, Texas, made her final transition on October 30, 2024, returning to the side of her beloved husband and to the arms of our Father after succumbing to …

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