Local Masons deliver Halloween candy
Worshipful Master Ryan Collins, District Deputy Grand Master Mike Owens of Eureka Lodge, and Monarch Brian Rodgers of Beradar Grotto and Eureka Lodge presented Halloween candy for the residents of …
New UAM endowment honors Alumna Barbara D. Weaver’s legacy of service
The Barbara D. Weaver Family Scholarship was recently endowed in the UAM Foundation Fund to support students at the University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM). The scholarship will benefit …
A&P Commission reviews tourism efforts, upcoming projects
Members of the Monticello Advertising and Promotion Commission discussed the city’s tourism marketing efforts, upcoming community events and a number of ongoing improvements during a meeting Monday …
Hargis named UAM Vice Chancellor for Advancement
The University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM) has announced the appointment of Brian Hargis as vice chancellor for Advancement. Hargis assumed the role on September 1, 2026, bringing more than two …
Monticello’s Thomas Holland finds purpose in giving back
Thomas Holland is no stranger to service. At just 17 years old, he has built a life centered on faith, community, and giving back daily to the community that has helped shape him. A senior at …
Extension expanding rural mental health training in Arkansas
It can be tough for anyone to ask for help. Farmers in particular have a reputation for avoiding it, especially when it comes to dealing with mental and emotional stress brought on by a tough year in …
LOCAL NEWS

UAM School of Education announces new partnership with Drew Central Elementary

The School of Education at the University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM) has established a new partnership with Drew Central Elementary School to build a Literary and Math Learning Lab Classroom. …

UAM releases 2026 Homecoming Week schedule

The University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM) has released the 2026 Homecoming Week schedule. Homecoming events will take place from October 5-10. On October 8, the UAM Department of Athletics …

City Council accepts ARWA rate study, prepares for sewer increase

The Monticello City Council accepted a state-required water and sewer rate study, conducted by the Arkansas Rural Water Association (ARWA), Tuesday night, that recommends a significant increase in …

UAM to host 2026 Parent/Family Appreciation Day

The University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM) will host its annual Parent/Family Appreciation Day on Saturday, September 26, on UAM’s Monticello campus.  This year’s Parent/Family …

Healthcare Hero: Kami Griffin finds her calling in caring for Drew County’s children

For Kami Griffin, nursing has always been about more than medicine. It is about showing up when someone needs help, building relationships and, perhaps most importantly, helping others learn how …

Bridge club announces recent winners

Fourteen players enjoyed playing cards with Monticello Duplicate Bridge Club on Monday, September 14. The game was played in the Community Room at Union Bank, and light refreshments were provided. …

8th Annual Hatties Hotrods

The 8th Annual Hattie's Hotrods was held at the Monticello Sports complex on Saturday, September 12. The event continues to grow and be a fun time for all involved. There were food trucks, lots of …

Quorum Court tackles full agenda

Drew County Judge Jessie Griffin opened the September meeting of the Drew County Quorum Court at 6 p.m. Monday, Sept. 14, with justices of the peace tackling a lengthy agenda that included county …

25 years later, Monticello gathers to remember September 11

Twenty-five years after terrorist attacks changed the course of American history, members of the Monticello community gathered Friday to make sure the sacrifices of that day, and the people who made …

UAM to hold ribbon-cutting ceremony for Arkansas Forest Health Research Center

On Friday, October 2, at 2 p.m., the University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM) will hold a public ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the grand opening of the Arkansas Forest Health Research Center …

Welcome to Weezy’s: New student lounge opens at UAM

When severe weather threatened the University of Arkansas at Monticello’s (UAM) fall semester welcome-back concert, a new student lounge became the unexpected hero.  On the evening of …

UAM-CTC Practical Nursing graduates achieve second consecutive 100 percent first-attempt pass rate on national licensure exam

The 2026 graduates of the Practical Nursing program at the University of Arkansas at Monticello College of Technology-Crossett (UAM-CTC) recently achieved a 100 percent first-attempt pass rate on the …

MEDC pushes development projects, I-530 effort forward

Monticello economic development officials continue to pursue several industrial prospects while also joining a broader effort to push for improved highway access in Southeast Arkansas. Those …

First Baptist clinic brings care, compassion to community

For some, it meant relief from a toothache that had become almost unbearable. For others, it meant receiving medical screening or dental care they might otherwise have gone without. And for the …
SPORTS
KEITH WELLS JR. had his first career reception for the Weevils, a three-yard touchdown pass to put the Weevils on the board against Arkansas Tech.

Weevils second half comeback secures first win for Gary Goff

The University of Arkansas at Monticello Boll Weevils returned to Convoy Leslie Cotton Bowl Stadium on Saturday, September 26, hosting the Arkansas Tech Wonder Boys on Parent/Family Weekend. The …
RYDER BIRCH runs against the McGehee defense. Birch would complete the longest offensive play of the contest, a 31-yard pass to Zion Miller.

McGehee Junior Owls shut out Drew Central Junior Pirates 36-0 Thursday night

The Drew Central Junior Pirates could not get anything going offensively on Thursday night hosting the Junior McGehee Owls. Drew Central received the ball to begin the contest with a return of …
JA’BRALYN CULBREATH would have four carries for 62 yards including scoring the first Billie touchdown of the night on a 29-yard run.

Billies maul Hamburg Lions to begin 8-4A Conference season

After starting the 2026 season with a record of 1-2, opening the season with a win on the road over the Fordyce Redbugs followed by a home loss to Bauxite and a road loss two weeks ago to Little Rock …
ELLA CLINE would record an Ace to add to her team leading 22 Aces. Cline would also record 10 assists against the Golden Suns.

UAM Volleyball drops match 3-0 at home versus Arkansas Tech

The University of Arkansas at Monticello Volleyball team dropped a conference match on Friday, September 18, hosting the Arkansas Tech Golden Suns. Arkansas Tech would take the first set 25-13 …
KABRIEN COLLINS would have 23 carries for 110 yards and a touchdown on Friday night against Smackover

Smackover Buckaroos hand Pirates third loss of the season

The Drew Central Pirates returned to Mike Pennington Stadium on Friday night for their final non conference game of the season, hosting the Smackover Buckaroos who came into the contest ranked as the …
CAYDEN DANIELS had one reception from quarterback Jonathan Grissom for a 13-yard touchdown. Daniels also rushed for 34 yards.

Junior Billies erase 14-point deficit in to defeat Crossett 24-16

The Monticello Junior Billies returned to Hyatt Field on Thursday, September 17, hosting the Crossett Junior Eagles for their second conference contest of the season. The Billies entered the …
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Obituaries
Michael Hugh Pennington, 74
Michael Hugh Pennington, 74, of Monticello, passed away Saturday, September 26, 2026, at his home in Monticello. He was born May 3, 1952, in Monticello to Hugh Warden Pennington and Robbie …
Mitchell
Robert Lee Mitchell, 74
Robert Lee Mitchell passed away on September 21, 2026 at the age of 74. He was born March 14, 1953 in Monticello to Joe Lee Mitchell and Mary Elizabeth Bishop Mitchell.   Robert was …
Jacky Lee Lemley, 49
Jacky Lee Lemley passed away on September 2, 2026, at the age of 49. Jacky was born on March 7, 1977, to Linda Faulkner and the late Delbert Lemley. Throughout his life, Jacky was surrounded by …
Paul Douglas Shipman, 89
Paul Douglas Shipman, 89, of Como, Miss., passed away peacefully at his residence on September 7, 2026. Paul found great joy in being involved in his community. He proudly served as chairman of …
Doris Lillian Tucker Akin, 91
Doris Lillian Tucker Akin, 91, of Monticello, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, September 10, 2026, at her home. She was born February 20, 1935, in Coleman to the late A.O. ''Bo'' …
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