Drew Central school improvement plans; readying kids for the workforce
At the Drew Central School Board meeting held in their cafeteria on Thursday, May 25, they began to get ready for the next school year. They began the meeting by holding the school board election …
United Nations Forests Director Visits UAM
On May 19, Dr. Juliette Biao Koudenoukpo, director of the United Nations Forum on Forests Secretariat, visited the University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM) to meet with faculty, staff and students …
Monticello Schools help teach kids to bike, get jobs, and more
At the Monticello School Board meeting held Tuesday, May 23, multiple purchases were approved for the school. The first of these was approval of the All Kids Bike curriculum for kindergarten. …
Off the square bakery has grand opening
On Tuesday, May 23, the City Drug Store Cafe opened up a bakery in the cafe. They celebrated the opening with a ceremonial ribbon cutting that day at 11 A.M.
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LOCAL NEWS

City Council members introduce numerous ordinances

Monticello’s City Council held their monthly meeting on Tuesday, May 23.   All council members were present with the exception of Al Peer. The council members voted to approve last …

DMHS hears status update on Baptist Health merger

The Drew Memorial Health Systems Board of Directors held their monthly meeting on Monday, May 22, with all members except Lagarrian Cross and Robin McClendon in attendance. Chairman Mike Akin heard …

Congratulations to Kamauri Trotter

Congratulations to Kamauri Trotter on being chosen as the 2023 recipient of the Sherry Vincent Lambert Memorial Scholarship.  Kamauri is a graduate of Monticello High School and plans to attend …

Judge Griffin issues a proclamation to support national historic preservation

Father's Day Photo Contest!

Father's Day Photo Contest

Nathaniel Grubbs receives Distinguished Alumni from UCA Physical Therapy

The Joe Finnell Distinguished Alumni Award recognizes and honors University of Central Arkansas Physical Therapy program alumni for outstanding contributions and impact to the profession or …

Local students awarded first Art Education Opportunities scholarships

Recently, two Monticello area students were awarded scholarships from the local non-profit organization, Art Education Opportunities.   Rylee Meeks, a senior at Monticello High School, was …

SPORTS

Philley named to NCBWA All-Central Team

MASON PHILLEY continues to earn postseason honors after his record breaking senior season. Philley’s recent accomplishment is being named to the 2023 National Collegiate Baseball Writers …

Kennedy Cox named to D2CCA All-Region Team

KENNEDY COX has been named to the Division II Conference Commissioners Association All-Region First Team. The selection is the second All-Region First Team pick for the junior in her career at UAM.

Cruce, Cooper named Student Athletes of the Year at Drew Central Sports Banquet

ALI JO CRUCE and NATE COOPER were named Mrs. and Mr. Pirate as the 2022-23 Student Athletes of the Year at this year's Drew Central Senior High Sports Banquet. Cruce and Copper were standouts in …

Lady Billies fall to Farmington in 4A State Tournament

The Monticello Lady Billies softball season came to an end at the 4A State Softball Championship Tournament after a first round loss to the Farmington Lady Cardinals. Scheduled to play on …

Blossoms receive several postseason conference honors

The University of Arkansas at Monticello Blossoms have had seven players to postseason honors for the 2023 season.  Two Blossoms were selected as All-GAC selections with six being named as …
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Obituaries
Raymond Shirey, 73
Raymond Shirey, 73, of Star City, passed away June 1, 2023 in Little Rock. He was born December 4, 1949 in Monticello to the late Hollis and Maxine Myhand Shirey. Raymond was a retired …
Julia Ann “Judy” Francke Judkins, 79
Julia Ann “Judy” Francke Judkins of Elgin, Texas, passed away at 79 in Round Rock, Texas on May 23, 2023, after a brief illness. Judy was born to Lawrence Francke and Alma Ozment …
Jerry Ross Logan, 88
Jerry Ross Logan, 88, of Monticello, went to be with his Lord and Savior Monday, May 22, 2023, at Drew Memorial Hospital in Monticello. He was born March 28, 1935, in Tallahina, Okla., to the late …
Daniel W. Garrison, Sr., 68
Daniel W. Garrison, Sr., 68, of Monticello, passed away Sunday, May 21, 2023, at Drew Memorial Hospital in Monticello. He was born July 15, 1954, in Camden to the late Everett William (E.W.) and Mary …
Sammy Carol ''Sam'' Bayird, 76
Sammy Carol ''Sam'' Bayird, 76, of Dermott passed away Sunday, May 28, 2023, at the VA Hospital in Little Rock. He was born January 4, 1947, in Dumas to the late Johnny Harrison Bayird and Mamie Lois …
Billy E. Scroggins, 89
Billy E. Scroggins, 89, of Monticello, died Monday, May 22, 2023, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Scroggins was a native of Dewitt, a resident of Hughes and Parkdale for most of his …
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