City Council addresses alcohol license, park improvements, and infrastructure concerns

The Monticello City Council met at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, July 23. After the roll call, it was found that all council members were present except for Clarissa Pace and Craig McRae. Alderman Michael James …

Spartan Award presented to 10th Judicial Drug Task Forc

On July 17, 2024, Colonel Mike Hagar, Cabinet Secretary for the Arkansas Department of Public Safety, and Thomas Fisher, Arkansas Drug Director, presented the Spartan Award in recognition of service, …

Mark Gray State Farm holds backpack giveaway for ninth year in a row

“When we opened our doors in October 2015, we knew we wanted to be more than just an Insurance and Financial Services provider. It was and remains our mission to serve our community and …

Happy Birthday

Norma Ray born July 14, 1919, celebrated birthday number 105 this past Sunday. This is an amazing feat, Happy Birthday Ms. Norma Ray!

VFW honoring past veterans

Commander Melvin Veasey, VFW Auxiliary Vice President Kirby Veasey, and volunteer Derrick Clifton put in some community service in Oakland Cemetery. They placed flags on the graves of veterans buried …

A trip to the museum

Tommy Gray of the Drew County Historical Society showing teachers from around America a World War I helmet worn by Virgil White, a World War I veteran and former Drew County resident.

Citizens Bank hires Jenny Guthrie as new City President for Monticello

Citizens Bank, headquartered in Batesville, has announced the hiring of Jenny Guthrie as city president for the bank's Monticello market. “Jenny is an especially valuable addition to our …

More than five million Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library books gifted to AR children since 2005

In July, Arkansas Imagination Library and local program partners in all 75 counties will celebrate a statewide milestone: More than five million Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library books have …

Winner, winner

Congratulations to Frank Ferguson. He won our subscription contest drawing and walked away with an Igloo Marine Backpack Cooler and other prizes.

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Citizens enjoyed Independence Day fi reworks at the Monticello Sports Complex on July 3.

City Council member arrested by MPD

From the desk of Monticello Police Chief Carlos Garcia: On July 9, 2024, around 7:18 p.m., officers were dispatched to the residence of Mark and Deborah Tiner because of a disturbance. The …

Security measures and museum funding discussed at Quorum Court

The Drew County Quorum Court met at 6 p.m. on Monday, July 8. The meeting opened with Justice Joe Williams giving an invocation and everyone reciting the Pledge of Allegiance. County Clerk Stephanie …

BHMC-Drew County LPN awarded the prestigious DAISY Award®

Baptist Health Medical Center - Drew County is proud to announce the recipient of the DAISY Award® for this quarter is Ruthie Griffin, LPN. Her nomination story read, “During my …

Larry and Molly Flemister celebrate 65th year wedding Anniversary

On Saturday, June 22, 2024, Enon Baptist Church hosted a 65 year wedding anniversary celebration for Larry and Molly Flemister. The Flemisters were married on June 25, 1959. The celebration saw …

Monticello business celebrates three decades

Paint and Lighting Plus celebrated 30 years in business last Saturday. Opened in 1994, the store was opened by Dale Newman and Kenny Adams. Adams owned the store for 25 years and one day when the new …

Parks Commission addresses community concerns

The Monticello Parks and Recreation Commission met at 6 p.m. on Monday, July 1, at the Sadie Johnson Building. After the roll call, it was determined that all of the commissioners were present. The …

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Lady Billies announce postseason awards at annual banquet

THE LADY BILLIES held their annual end of the season awards banquet on Thursday night where the players were honored with post season awards including All-State, All-Conference, team awards, and Scholar Athlete awards. All 22 Lady Billie players were awarded Scholar Athlete Award Certificates meaning that every Lady Billie player had a grade point average or 3.0 or better. It marks the first time that the entire team earned this achievement.

The Monticello Lady Billies concluded the 2024 Season with the annual end of the season sports banquet and awards presentation. The banquet would begin with an opening meal and after …

Weevils season ends at Super Regional at Central Missouri

SENDING THE WEEVILS OFF: The UAM Weevils had a good turnout on Wednesday afternoon as the team loaded the bus and made their way to Warrensburg, Missouri to face the Central Missouri Mules in their first ever appearance in a Super Regional in school history. Fans, faculty, and business came out to cheer on the Weevils and show their support before the team made their departure.

The University of Arkansas at Monticello Boll Weevils saw friends, family, faculty, and fans gather at Weevil Field to cheer on the Boll Weevils as the team was greeted for a send off to their first …

Weevils heading to Super Regional after winning Central Region #2

CAMDEN TANNER continued his breakout freshman year by setting the single season hit record with 84 hits. Tanner would get the record breaking hit in his first at bat against Arkansas Tech on Thursday.

The University of Arkansas at Monticello Boll Weevils entered the NCAA Division II Central Regional #2 Tournament for the first time since the 2019 season after winning the Great American Conference …

Monticello Soccer and Baseball announce postseason awards

The Monticello Billies baseball and soccer programs, along with the Lady Billie soccer program recognized their postseason award recipients for the 2024 season. All three teams qualified …

CHAZ POPPY connected for two home runs in the final contest against Arkansas Tech to help the Weevils win the GAC Championship Tournament.

Weevils defeat Arkansas Tech 8-5 to win GAC Championship

The University of Arkansas at Monticello Boll Weevils finished the regular season in a three-way tie for the Great American Conference Championship of Harding and Arkansas Tech and after comparing …

Billies, Lady Billies enter 4A State Tournament

The Monticello Billies and Lady Billies will both enter the Class 4A State Championship Tournament in Gravette as the second seeds from the 4A South Region. For the Billies, they entered …

KIRK WOOLF looks back after scoring the Weevils first run of the game in the bottom of the second inning in game one. Woolf would finish the game 1 for 2 with a walk and two runs scored.

Weevils advance in GAC Championship Tournament

The University of Arkansas at Monticello Boll Weevils have advanced in the Great American Conference Championship Tournament after eliminating Oklahoma Baptist in a best of three series, two games to …

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Wendell K. Johnson, 71

Wendell K. Johnson, 71, of Monticello, passed away Monday, July 22, 2024, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born July 6, 1953, in Monticello to the late J.R. Johnson and Dovie Chance …

Thomas E. ''Tom'' Henry, 84

Thomas E. ''Tom'' Henry, 84, of Monticello, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 19, 2024, at Rogers Health and Rehab surrounded by his loving family. He was born January 14, 1940, in the Montongo …

Shelia Diane Harris, 61

Shelia Diane Harris, 61, of Monticello, passed away Tuesday, July 16, 2024, at Baptist Health in Little Rock. She was born May 20, 1963, in Monticello to Sammy Paul Harmon and the late Loretta Boyd …

Kenneth Eddie ''Kenny'' Williams, 64

Kenneth Eddie ''Kenny'' Williams, 64, of Monticello, passed away Monday, July 15, 2024, at his home. He was born January 25, 1960, in Monticello to the late Billy Williams and Evelyn Jeanette White …

Rozine LaFran Owens, 68

Rozine LaFran Owens, affectionately known as ''Rose'' and ''First Born,'' passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 6, 2024, at Gardner Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Star City. Rozine entered …

JoAnn Dodson Keel, 86

JoAnn Dodson Keel, 86, of Drew County, passed away Saturday, July 13, 2024, at her home. She was born February 7, 1938, in Drew County to the late Earl Dodson and Dellar Crews Dodson. She was the …

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