DMHS acquires new technology for total knee replacements

Drew Memorial Health System now offers the VELYS™ Robotic-Assisted Solution, the latest advancement that helps surgeons perform knee replacement surgery tailored to each patient to get patients …

From the Desk of the Drew County Sheriff

FROM THE DESK OF THE DREW COUNTY SHERIFF: I hope everyone had a great and safe February. As our month began we were moving along as planned chipping away one day at a time. However, as with …

From the Desk of the Mayor

FROM THE DESK OF THE MAYOR: The City of Monticello will be conducting a city wide clean up effort this week. City workers will begin cleaning up on Friday in the downtown area and Saturday, with …

Philley named Pitcher of the Week

After a two win, 20 strikeout week on the mound, the University of Arkansas-Monticello baseball team's Mason Philley came out of the weekend with a National Collegiate Baseball Writers …

Drew Central raises money for Heifer International

Each year, Drew Central Elementary and Middle School students help SEARK Reading Council collect money for the Heifer Project. Heifer International is an Arkansas foundation that provides animals for …

4-H members represent Drew County at 4-H Day at the Capitol

Six 4-H members of Drew County 4-H attended the daylong festivities on Feb. 28 to learn about state government, meet legislators and share their 4-H experience. For some, it was their first visit to …

Local students win top places at recent math competition

Top mathematics high school students from throughout the region competed at the annual Arkansas Council for Teachers of Mathematics’ Southeast …

Keep it clean in Drew County

Keep Arkansas Beautiful visited Monticello and Drew Central Elementary Schools last week and brought Otto the Otter to visit with kids, hand out coloring books and talk to them about keeping …

Monticello Rotary Club to celebrate 100 years with banquet

Monticello Rotary Club was founded in 1923 and in its 100 Years has been a beacon for service and community involvement. The club serves Monticello through reading projects at the local schools, …

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Quorum Court votes to raise trash rates; impose late fees

Trash woes continue in the county as Drew County Judge Jessie Griffin addressed issues in his opening statement to the Drew County Quorum Court Monday, March 13. The court members passed an ordinance …

Planning Commission approves MSD arena permit; Arby’s construction beginning soon

At the Monticello Planning Commission meeting held Tuesday, March 14, the permit for a basketball arena for Monticello School District was approved. The permit was proposed by fire marshal Dale Jones …

DMHS board hears sustainability plan from leadership team

In a special called meeting Friday afternoon, the Drew Memorial Health Systems board of directors and the Senior Leadership team at the hospital presented a detailed sustainability plan to the …

Student research symposium returns to UAM

On November 17, 2022, the Department of Social Work at the University of Arkansas at Monticello hosted the 2022 Student Research Symposium in the Gibson University Center on the Monticello campus. …

Counties designated health professional shortage area

Monroe, Drew, and Phillips Counties have been added as Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSA) for primary care by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). HPSAs are areas with a …

DCMS March 2023 Students of the Month

Fifth Grade Jordan Branch Gage Etheridge Sixth Grade Trinity Butler Landon Parks Seventh Grade Audrey Hewitt Damien Harrison Eighth Grade Kenna Lloyd Jordan Jones

Gym Goats take first place

The Monticello High School Gymnastics Team recently competed in the State Gymnastics meet and won first place. Team members include: Manager: Kaylee Thiele, Mallory Steen, Ady Jacks, Addi Wilhite, …

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Mason Philley breaks 50 year old career strikeout record at UAM

UAM senior pitcher and Monticello native, Mason Philley has broken an almost 50-year old record after striking out 15 Oklahoma Baptist batters to overtake David Stover to become the career strikeout …

Lady Billies remain undefeated with wins over Hamburg, Watson Chapel

The Monticello Lady Billies continue to remain undefeated on the season and in 4A-8 Conference play after a 9-1 win over Hamburg and a 12-0 victory over Watson Chapel before the Spring Break …

Blossoms drop sixth consecutive contest with losses to SAU, Oklahoma Baptist

The University of Arkansas at Monticello Blossoms have lost six consecutive contests beginning with a 3-1 loss to the 13th ranked Harding University in the final game of a three game series that the …

Lady Billies improve to 6-0, comeback to defeat Star City 18-8

The Monticello Lady Billies fell behind early against the Star City Lady Bulldogs on Friday, March 10, in a 8-4A Conference contest that was moved from Star City to Monticello. After throwing a …

UAM Blossoms get series win over #13 Harding University

The University of Arkansas at Monticello Blossoms got their second consecutive series win in Great American Conference play taking two of three games over #13 ranked Harding University over the …

Star City Bulldogs hand Monticello first loss of the season, 6-3

The Star City Bulldogs travelled to Monticello on Friday, March 10, in a contest that was rescheduled for a home game for the Billies instead of an away contest. In the second conference contest …

Issac Jackson named to Second Team All-Conference honors in first season

The Great American Conference announced their All-Conference teams and the top Scholar Athletes on Wednesday, March 1,. University of Arkansas at Monticello’s Issac Jackson earned Second …

Diamond Weevils drop weekend series with Ouachita Baptist

Weather would once again play a factor in the University of Arkansas at Monticello Weevils baseball schedule. Weather had forced the Weevils to move their scheduled conference series against …

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Thomas Irwin Ferrell, 79

Thomas Irwin Ferrell, 79, of Wilmar, passed away Friday, March 17, 2023, at Drew Memorial Hospital in Monticello. He was born November 23, 1943, in Drew County to the late Van William Ferrell …

Harold Caldwell, Jr., 69

Harold Caldwell, Jr., 69, of Monticello, passed away Tuesday, March 14, 2023, at his home. He was born February 28, 1954, in Crawfordsville, Ind. to the late Harold Caldwell, Sr. and Elizabeth Lowery …

Donald Mack Burchfield, 84

Donald Mack Burchfield, 84, of Halley, passed away Saturday, March 18, 2023, at The Woods Nursing and Rehab in Monticello. He was born March 21, 1938, in Halley, to the late Vester Roger Burchfield …

Christopher Wiggam, 58

Christopher Wiggam, 58, of Monticello, passed away Monday, March 13, 2023, at his home. He was born January 15, 1965, in Marrero, La. to Janice Gladden Wiggam and the late Gary Wiggam. He …

Patricia Ann Selman, 87

Patricia Ann Selman passed away on March 11, 2023. She was born on July 27, 1935 to her parents Edgar and Flora Burke. She was raised in the Florence community and was a graduate of Selma …

Dennis Alfred Sawyer, 72

Dennis Alfred Sawyer was born June 22, 1950, in Drew County, to the late Garland and Audrey Sawyer. He departed his earthly body to be with the Lord, March 9, 2023, after months of battling …

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