Mental Health Fair at the park
MHSI hosted a Mental Health Fair at McCloy Park in Monticello on Monday, May 5, from 5:30-7:30 p.m.  The goal was to increase awareness of services that are available in the area and "shine a …
Monticello Minute Unscripted Episode 9
Episode 9 of Monticello Minute Unscripted is on Youtube Click here  to watch Episode 9!
Prom time
On Friday, May 2, Pauline Baptist Church hosted the Discovery Skills Center’s prom. The prom kicked off at 10:30 a.m. with everyone making their entrance. Lunch was served at 11 a.m., which was …
74th annual National Day of Prayer observed
On Thursday, May 1, people all across the United States observed the 74th annual National Day of Prayer. Drew County was no exception. At noon, a crowd gathered on the front lawn of the Drew County …
Grand opening
On Monday, April 28, Superior Crab held their official ribbon cutting at noon on the square in downtown Monticello.
LOCAL NEWS

Monticello Minute Unscripted Episode 10

Episode 10 of Monticello Minute Unscripted is on YouTube! Click here to watch Episode 10!

Monticello Minute Unscripted Episode 8

Episode 8 of Monticello Minute Unscripted is on Youtube! Click here to watch Episode 8!

Mayor presents proclamation at UAM Lunch-N-Learn for local Social Workers

On Wednesday, March 19, 2025, the Department of Social Work at the University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM) hosted Social Work: Compassion + Action Lunch-and-Learn in honor of Social Work Month. …

Local students earn Biliteracy Seal

The Monticello School District is pleased to announce that two students have earned the Arkansas Seal of Biliteracy. Senior Sydney Delgadillo and Junior Sally Perez have proven their proficiency in …

Monticello School Board reviews STAR Program; honors student achievement

The Monticello School Board held their regularly called meeting at 6 p.m. on Thursday, April 24, at the Monticello School District’s Central Office. After the roll was called, Sandra Lanehart, …

Neaux Limit Lakers win tournament

The Neaux Limit Lakers were crowned champions of the M40 AAU Basketball Tournament held in Roland on March 22.  Comprising a talented roster from neighboring towns of Monticello, Dermott, …

Monticello Minute Unscripted Episode 7

Episode 7 of Monticello Minute Unscripted is on Youtube! Click here to watch episode 7!
SPORTS

Lady Pirates season ends after 14-1 loss to Genoa Central at 3A South Regional Tournament

The Drew Central Lady Pirates softball season ended on the bats of the Lady Dragons of Genoa Central on Thursday, May 8, in Ashdown at the 3A South regional Tournament. Drew Central entered the …
LIBBY KINGSTON would connect for two doubles and two homeruns in the 4A-4 Regional Tournament and would record 7 RBI and 6 runs.

Lady Billies defeat Nashville to take 4A-4 Regional Championship   

The Monticello Lady Billies travelled to DeQueen this past week after capturing the 8-4A Conference Championship as the #1 seed in the 4A-4 Regional Championship Tournament. With the number one …
LUKE HAIRSTON was 2 for 3 with a run scored and an RBI in Monticello’s 8-7 loss to Nashville in the Regional Tournament.

Monticello Billies season ends in first round of Regional Tournament

The Monticello Billies season ended this past Thursday in the first round of the 4A South Regional Tournament held in DeQueen. The Billies, who entered as the number three seed from the 8-4A …

UAM Weevils eliminated in first round of the GAC Tournament

The UAM Baseball season came to an end this past week in the first round of the Great American Conference Championship Tournament. Entering the tournament as the third overall seed, the Weevils …
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Obituaries
Ed Kelly, 59
Ed Kelly, 59, of Pontotoc, Miss., passed away March 26, 2025. Survived by son Evan (Olivia) Kelly, grandson Emmett, daughter Tess Kelly of Nashville, Tenn., sisters Gina (Terry Don) Richard of Warren …
Phil Wayne Johnson Sr., 72
Phil Wayne Johnson Sr., 72, of Monticello passed away Wednesday at his home. He was born February 18, 1953 in Pine Bluff to the late, R.C. Johnson Sr. and Kathleen Bell Johnson. He was also …
Bartley Alvin Herring, 75
Bartley Alvin Herring, of Bartlett, Tennessee, passed away on April 27, 2025, at the age of 75. Born on March 5, 1950, in Monticello, Bartley lived a life marked by dedication—to his country, …
Billy Joe Griffin, 65
Billy Joe Griffin, 65, of Dumas, passed away Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at his home. He was born June 25, 1959, in Dermott to the late Richard Anderson Griffin and Zola Bee Scroggins Griffin. He was a …
Tommy C. Free, 71
Tommy C. Free, 71, of the Rock Springs community departed his earthly home on May 9, 2025 and entered the gates of Heaven with open arms. Tommy was born June 10, 1953 to the late Quinton …
William Lawayne Young, 84
William Lawayne Young, 84, of Monticello, went to be with his Lord and Savior Thursday, May 1, 2025, at Evergreen Living Center in Bryant. He was born September 21, 1940, in Monticello to the late …
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