City Council approves several resolutions; discuss speed hump ordinance

The September meeting of the Monticello City Council opened at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, September 26. The roll was called and all council members were present except for Cedric Leonard. Alderman Craig …

Twelve students have been selected for the 2023 homecoming court at the University of Arkansas at Monticello

Twelve students have been selected for the 2023 homecoming court at the University of Arkansas at Monticello: Kinlee Baker, Rylee Brewer, Rayvin Callaway, Allison Chambers, Taylor East, Katelyn …

Drew Co. Grievance Committee delivers decision in Perez grievance hearing

* Editors Note: There is some explicit language in this story. It has been edited as much as possible, while still allowing it to impact the story the same way it impacted the hearing. As a staff, we …

Monticello OEC teaches work skills to Monticello and Drew Central students

Drew County has a unique educational facility that is at the disposal of students from both the Drew Central School District and students from the Monticello School District. The Monticello …

September 17-23 recognized as Constitution Week

Monticello Mayor Jason Akers joined members of the COL David Love Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, to read and present a Proclamation recognizing September 17-23 as Constitution Week in …

One Ditch at a Time

Monticello Public Works crews continue to work to improve storm drainage runoff. One of this weeks projects is in the area of East Jackson and Watts Streets. City Crews located a clogged culvert …

2023-2024 Monticello Homecoming Court

Pictured from L to R: Front Row: Madison Bitely, Neely Taylor, and Madeline Stanley; Second Row: Queen Riley Derryberry and Honor Maid Amauri Huskey; Third Row: Annika Nichols, Audrey Howard, and …

5th Annual Hattie’s Hotrods held at Monticello Sports Complex

The Davis family is pictured with the truck, motorcycle, and car that won Davis Family Picks on Saturday, September 16, at this year’s Hattie’s Hotrods event. There were a lot of …

White set to retire; Hogg to assume Publisher duties

Tom White, publisher of the Advance-Monticellonian and the Eagle Democrat has announced he is stepping down as publisher of the newspapers and as president of the parent organization, Drew County …

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County Officials present 2024 budget proposals; discussion on changing how overtime is paid

The Drew County Quorum Court held a Finance Committee meeting at 5 p.m. on Monday, September 11. This month's meeting was held primarily for the county's elected officials to present their proposed …

County Judge gives updates; QC passes several appropriations

After a long night that consisted of a Finance Committee meeting, and an emergency meeting of the county's Grievance Committee, the Drew County Quorum Court held their regularly stated meeting on …

Official date set for Perez grievance hearing

Drew County Attorney, Cliff Gibson, contacted Grievance Committee Chairman, Frank Appleberry, to request a special meeting of the Grievance Committee be held on Monday, September 11. The special …

Honoring the fallen

The American Flag at First Assembly of God Church being flown at half staff to memorialize the 22nd anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, and to honor those who lost their lives in the senseless terror …

Drew Central Drill Scheduled for September 15th

Calling all smiling grandparents

A special section titled “Mature Monticellonian” will be published later this month. This publication will highlight the senior population in Drew County and inform readers of upcoming …

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UAM Blossoms still in search of first win of 2023 Volleyball season

The University of Arkansas at Monticello Blossom Volleyball team are still in search of their first win in the 2023 season. The Blossoms began the season with the first ever volleyball …

#4 Ouachita Baptist hands Weevils second loss of the season

The University of Arkansas at Monticello Boll Weevils returned to Convoy Leslie Cotton Bowl Stadium on Saturday, September 23, facing their second consecutive American Football Coaches Association …

Billies dominate Central Cougars to celebrate Homecoming

The Monticello Billies looked to keep their momentum going after last week's 21-12 win over the McGehee Owls, hosting the Central Cougars on Friday night in the 2023 Homecoming game in front of a …

Weevils fall on the road 59-19 against #10 Harding University

The University of Arkansas at Monticello took to the road on Saturday, September 16, putting their 2-0 record on the line against #10 Harding University in Searcy. Hardy won the coin toss and …

Mistakes prove costly for Pirates against the Earle Bulldogs

The Drew Central Pirates continued their non conference schedule on Friday night, hosting the Earle Bulldogs at Mike Pennington Stadium. Earle who plays in the class 2-2A came into the …

Monticello Junior Billies roll past McGehee Junior Owls 26-6

The Monticello Junior Billies got the Monticello Billie football squads off to a great start on Thursday night with a 26-6 victory over the McGehee Junior Owls. The win would carry over for …

Weevils improve to 2-0 in GAC with 58-21 win over Bulldogs

The University of Arkansas at Monticello returned to Convoy Leslie-Cotton Bowl Stadium for the first time this season after going on the road in the opening game of the season having picked up a …

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Carl E. Perry, 76

Carl E. Perry born June 27 1947, died September 22 2023 in Mt View Ar. Memorial services will be held at the Old Troy church south of Collins on Thursday September 28 th 2023

Erma Sue Lacy Judkins, 89

Erma Sue Lacy Judkins, 89, of Monticello, passed away Sunday, September 24, 2023, at her home. She was born March 8, 1934, in Wilmar to the late Rev. W.J. Lacy and Lula Mae Piper Lacy. She was …

Pearlene Bealer, 75

Pearlene Bealer was born on January 17, 1948, in Thebes, to the late James Bealer, Sr. and Mary Abner Wimberly Bealer. She grew up along with her siblings in Thebes. The Bealer family later moved to …

Magnolia Junior Wells, 80

Magnolia Junior Wells was born August 25, 1943, at the home place in Monticello, on Hwy 425 North. She was one of two children born to the late Annie Mae Matthews and Terrell Junior. Magnolia Wells …

Mr. Robert Lee Tucker Sr., 58

Mr. Robert Lee Tucker Sr. (known by some as ''Country'') , 58, was born on June 24, 1965, in Rohwer, to the late Sam Tucker and Luevina Jackson. He was the last child of 15 by Ms. Jackson. The sun …

Ruth Ann Dodson Wilson Gentry, 80

Ruth Ann Dodson Wilson Gentry of Fayetteville, was born November 3, 1942, in Magnolia and died September 5, 2023, in Springdale. She was predeceased by her parents, John William Dodson and Annie Ruth …

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