DMHS Board holds last meeting before merger with Baptist Health
The Drew Memorial Health Systems Board of Directors held their November meeting at 12 p.m. on Monday, November 27, at the Monticello Country Club. This would be the final board meeting leading into …
The Woods hosts annual Thanksgiving Event
The Woods - A Nightingale Community hosted their annual Thanksgiving Come and Go Event on Thursday, November 16th from 2-4 PM and family and friends were invited to join.
Clearwater Paper employees, Amanda Killingsworth, President of Miracle League, board members A.J Huffman, Terry Hopper and Tracy Daniel.
Miracle League thanks ClearWater Paper's Community Outreach Division
Miracle League would like to thank Clearwater Paper's Community Outreach Division for the grant opportunity that awarded our mission $7,000. We are thankful for Clearwater Paper’s passion for …
Vera Lloyd annual Turkey Trot
Vera Lloyd held the annual Turkey Trot on Saturday, November 18.
Monticello Senior Citizens Center Christmas Tree
The Monticello Senior Citizens Center has a tree at City Hall in the Water Office to help with providing a gift for their seniors. Come on in and pick a senior or two off the tree and help in …
Baptist Health attempts to set the record straight; not all doom and gloom
On Wednesday, November 8, Drew Memorial Health Systems experienced what has been referred to as, “a healthy staff reduction.” As expected, rumors and varying stories filled many text …
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LOCAL NEWS

Taylor announces candidacy for state representative

Annette Taylor of Monticello, has announced that she will run for State Representative for District 94, on the Democratic ticket. “I wasn’t blessed to be born in Arkansas, but I got here …

QC hears brief hospital update; small business owners concerned with landfill costs

The Drew County Quorum Court held its monthly meeting on Monday, November 13, at 6 p.m. in the District Court building. Drew County Judge Jessie Griffin called the meeting to order and a quick …

Planning Commission makes revisions; discusses propose truck route

On Tuesday, November 14, the Monticello Planning Commission held its monthly meeting at 6 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. Chairman Dan Voice called the meeting to order and found that there was a …

QC hears brief hospital update; small business owners concerned with landfill costs

The Drew County Quorum Court held its monthly meeting on Monday, November 13, at 6 p.m. in the District Court building. Drew County Judge Jessie Griffin called the meeting to order and a quick …

Fired Up Pizza Co. is “lit”

On Tuesday, November 7, a couple of members of the Advance staff had the opportunity to sit down with Fired Up Pizza Company’s Co-Owners, Brian Smith and D.J. Remick just hours before their …

Parks Commission discusses operating budget; gets lake trail update

The Monticello Parks Commission held its monthly meeting at 6 p.m. on Monday, November 6, in the Sadie Johnson Building at Jordan Park. The meeting was called to order and the roll was called, and …

SPORTS
BROOKS BOWMAN completed his senior season with one of the best season of his career as a Billie.

Billies eliminated in second round of playoffs in 56-6 loss at Elkins

The Monticello Billies football season ended this past Friday night with a 56-6 loss on the road in the second round of the 4A State Football Championship Tournament to the number one seed from …
ZANE NELSON was second in scoring on Thursday in the “Billie Ball” game. Nelson scored 22 points in the win over Hendrix College.

Weevils defeat Hendrix College 72-45 in second “Billie Ball”game

The University of Arkansas at Monticello picked up their first win of the season in the second annual “Billie Ball’ game held at 12 pm on Thursday, November 16, with the visitor section …
CHLOE ANDERSON scored five points at Crossett with two recorded blocks followed by a nine point performance with three blocks at home against Junction City.

Lady Pirates start 2023 Basketball Season with consecutive wins

The Drew Central Lady Pirates tipped off the 2023-24 Basketball Season on Tuesday, November 14, traveling to Crossett to face the Lady Eagles. Drew Central would edge out Crossett in the first …

All girls night tonight at Drew Central Gymnasium

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Obituaries
William Thomas "Tommy" Woods, 53
William Thomas "Tommy" Woods, 53, passed away November 21, 2023, at his home in Monticello. He was born January 14, 1970, in Helena to Richard O'Neal Woods and Linda Ann Moore Kemp. Tommy was a …
Ola M. Trotter Simmons, 74
Ola M. Trotter Simmons was born April 8, 1949, in Selma, to the late K.D. Trotter and Gertrude Shepherd Trotter. On November 19, 2023, God called his toughest angel to be by his side in heaven. To …
Mrs. Inez Butler Lindsey, 102
Mrs. Inez Butler Lindsey of 303 Kennedy Blvd, Monticello, passed away on November 20, 2023. Inez was born December 10, 1920, to Jack Butler and Effie Lou Howard Butler on the old Spy-vie place in …
Opal Jeanette Martin Lansdale, 87
Opal Jeanette Martin Lansdale, 87, of Lacey, went to be with her Lord and Savior Thursday, November 23, 2023, at her home. She was born January 4, 1936, in Drew County to the late Jessie Noel Martin …
Buddy Barnes, Jr., 78
Buddy Barnes, Jr., 78, of Monticello, formerly of Hamburg, passed away Monday, November 27, 2023, in Monticello. He was born September 29, 1945, in Redding, Calif. to the late Claude Barnes and …
Kenneth Ross Crain, 96
Kenneth Ross Crain,   96, passed away at his home on Saturday, November 18, 2023, in Monticello.  He was born in Shawnee, Okla. on February 7, 1927 to Clyde Crain and Mattie Mae Mullins …
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