Medders Funeral Home now open
Medders Funeral Home in Monticello is now open and ready to serve the community. “We are so excited and very grateful for the opportunity to serve the families of the Monticello area. The …
Sole Purpose provides needed resources for local students
Sole Purpose is an annual shoe giveaway mission started in 2018 by First United Methodist to serve children in Monticello and Drew County with new shoes and socks when school starts in the fall. The …
Recipients of the award (from left to right) Shay Dugal, owner of Ouachita Hardwood Flooring, Josh Smith, Production Manager, and presenting the award was Mr. Ricky Geigger, Safety Consultant.
Ouachita Hardwood Flooring awarded 4th year recognition
Congratulations to Ouachita Hardwood Flooring for another year without a lost time accident. Last March they were awarded a 3-year recognition from the Arkansas Department of Labor and Licensing. …
Daughters of the American Revolution honor two local seniors
The Colonel David Love Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), recognized two outstanding local seniors as its 2024 DAR Good Citizens at its March meeting. Drew …
Baptist Health-Drew County RN honored with DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses
Baptist Health Medical Center - Drew County is proud to announce the recipient of the prestigious DAISY Award® for this quarter is Beth Perkins, BSN, RN. “This nurse is always …
Quorum Court increases funding for Senior Citizen’s Center
The Drew County Quorum Court held their monthly meeting at 6 p.m. on Monday, March 11. The roll was called and all court members were present except for Zach Hill who had a previous engagement. After …
LOCAL NEWS

Seark Concert's Peter Pan Jr. Cast

Here is a collection of photos of Seark's Peter Pan Jr., which was performed from March 6th to March 9th.

MEDC hears updates on prospective businesses

The Monticello Economic Development Commission met at noon on Wednesday, March 6, for their regularly scheduled monthly meeting. With a quorum present, the commissioners approved the minutes from the …

Monticello Gymnastics Team Competes in Arkansas State Gymnastics Championship

The Monticello Senior High Gym Goats traveled to Camden, Friday, March 8, to compete for the Arkansas State Gymnastics Championship.  For the 2nd year in a row, the MHS Gym Goats won 1st place! …

Collins awarded Chiropractor of the Year at Convention

The Arkansas Chiropractic Physicians Association held its annual Spring Convention at the Delta by Marriott in Little Rock on March 2, 2024. The association recognized members of the profession for …

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Monticello High School Swim Team members compete in 4A-1A State Swim Meet

Ashtyn Smith and Landon Reid represented the Monticello High School Aquagoats at the 4A-1A State Swim Meet in Russellville. Smith placed second in the 200 Individual Medley and fourth in the 500 …

Top mathematics students compete in Arkansas Council for Teachers of Mathematics' Southeast Arkansas Mathematics Contest

Top mathematics students from the region competed at the annual Arkansas Council for Teachers of Mathematics’ Southeast Arkansas Mathematics Contest hosted at the University of Arkansas at …

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COURTNEE SENSIBAUGH connects for a sacrifice fly that would score BAILEY CAMP for the first Blossom run of Game Two on Saturday.

Southern Nazarene takes two of three from Blossoms at home

The University of Arkansas at Monticello Blossoms Softball team hosted the Southern Nazarene University Crimson Storm this past weekend in a Great American Conference three-game series at Alvy Early …

Billies improve to 6-4 on season with two victories at Alma

The Monticello Billies improved their overall record over the Spring Break period after two wins at Alma in three games beginning on Thursday, March 21, facing the Panama Razorbacks. After five …
AUBREY HOWARD and MADELINE STANLEY was awarded the DMAC Scholarships after three games in Hope, Arkansas in the DMAC Tournament. Howard went 3 for 6 with 2 runs and 2 RBI with Stanley going 2 for 5 with 2 runs and an RBI and a double over three games.

Lady Billies remain undefeated heading into Spring Break

The Monticello Lady Billies remained perfect so far on the season before entering the Spring Break period. The Lady Billies improved to 10-0 after traveling to Hope, Arkansas to participate in …
MAXIM MRAKOVCIC delivers a pitch against OBU. Mrakovcic would be the losing pitcher in Game Two but would record six strikeouts in six innings pitched.

Weevils take home series against Oklahoma Baptist University

The University of Arkansas at Monticello maintained their second place standing in the Great American Conference after a home series win over Oklahoma Baptist University. Playing in a …
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Herman B. Wilson, 80
Herman B. Wilson, 80, of Thornton, died Sunday, March 17, 2024. He was born March 7, 1944 to the late B. Wilson and Dorothy Altstatt Wilson. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Pamela …
Palmer “Alvin” James, 77
Palmer “Alvin” James,77, of Monticello, sadly left us on Friday, March 22, 2024, at The Woods Nursing Home in Monticello. He was born on December 11, 1946 in Monticello to the late …
Bobby Joe Hibbard, 77
Bobby Joe Hibbard, 77, of Monticello, passed away Sunday, March 24, 2024, at his home. He was born February 1, 1947, in Dewitt, to the late Joe Tom Hibbard and Mabel Miller Hibbard. He was a retired …
Larry Obed Hartness, 81
Larry Obed Hartness, 81, of Monticello, passed away Monday, March 18, 2024, at The Woods Nursing and Rehab in Monticello. He was born May 12, 1942, in Monticello to the late Horace Obed Hartness and …
Debbie Lynn Watcher Barnard, 68
Debbie Lynn Watcher Barnard, 68, of Monticello, passed away Saturday, March 23, 2024, at her home. She was born January 25, 1956, in Greenville, Miss. to Ruby Howard Watcher and the late Billy …
Judith Ann ''Judy'' Trout, 77
Judith Ann ''Judy'' Trout, age 77 of Monticello, AR, passed away Friday, March 15, 2024, at her home. She was born September 26, 1946, in Coleman, AR to the late George William Hayden and Tommie …
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