Monticello sweeps the 4-A State Tennis Tournament

The Monticello Billies are bringing home both 4-A State Tennis titles! Jacob Romero — 4-A Boys Singles State Champion! Parker Hill and Pierce Terry — 4-A Boys Doubles State Champions! …

UAM Division of Music to host 2026 Fall Faculty Showcase

The University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM) Division of Music will host its Fall Faculty Showcase on Monday, October 26, at 7:30 p.m. in the Fine Arts Center on UAM’s Monticello campus. The …

Educator Spotlight: Jackson’s leadership leaves lasting mark

For Anthony Jackson, being an elementary school principal is not just a career but a way of life, one that he leads with purpose, intentionality, and an infectious joy that impacts every student he …

2nd Annual Praise in the Park

The City of Monticello hosted the 2nd Annual Praise in the Park event from 5-8 p.m. at City Park on Saturday, October 17. The event had vendors, food trucks, and worship music provided by The Revival …

Second Baptist Church Food Pantry awarded $45,000 to strengthen fight against hunger in Drew County

Second Baptist Church Food Pantry (2BC Food Pantry) has received a combined $45,000 in grant funding and food credits through Arkansas Foodbank, a member of the national Feeding America network, …

Zaratta Ingram, recipient of the $3,000 P.E.O Foundation/UAM Scholarship, and Sara Wall, P.E.O. Scholarship Chairman

Local student awarded prestigious P.E.O. Foundation Scholarship

The P.E.O. Chapter AB of Monticello has announced that local nursing student, Zaratta Ingram, is the 2026-2027 recipient of the P.E.O Foundation Scholarship. Ingram, who previously earned her …

Newton finds purpose in serving Monticello’s youth and community

For Jeff Newton, being a hometown hero is not about one accomplishment or a single title. It is about showing up, getting involved and helping create opportunities for the community he has always …

The Advance staff dons pink in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month

The Advance staff wore pink to honor Breast Cancer Awareness Month and all of those who have fought and continue to fight this battle.

Extension releases 2026 Arkansas Ballot Issues Voter Guide

Arkansas voters can read up on the statewide ballot issues they will decide Nov. 3 by downloading the 2026 Arkansas Ballot Issues Voter Guide or picking up a printed copy at their county Cooperative …

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Food Pantry receives grant from Clearwater Paper

Revival Center Church Food Pantry received a $5,000 donation from Clearwater Paper Company October 8, 2026. The pantry is located at 311 South Pine Street in Monticello. Its hours of …

Preserving the past, building the future: Historic Monticello Post Office gets new life

For nearly 90 years, the historic former Monticello Post Office has stood as a reminder of the city's past. Its limestone exterior, original terrazzo floors and mahogany woodwork tell the story of …

MEDC reports progress on Weyerhaeuser infrastructure, new industrial prospects

The Monticello Economic Development Commission received encouraging updates on industrial recruitment, infrastructure improvements and ongoing efforts to attract new businesses during its regular …

Dr. Peggy Doss named to Top 100 Women of Arkansas

UAM Chancellor Dr. Peggy Doss has been named among the 2026 Top 100 Women of Arkansas! Dr. Doss earned this recognition through her leadership at UAM, addressing Arkansas’ evolving higher …

NAACP Drew County Branch partners with Arkansas Civic Action Network to host “Confident Voter Workshop” in Monticello

The NAACP Drew County Branch, in partnership with the Arkansas Civic Action Network (ArkCAN), will host a free Confident Voter Workshop on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Sadie …

UAM names 12 women to 2026 Homecoming Court

Twelve women have been named to the 2026 Homecoming Court at the University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM). The 2026 UAM Homecoming Queen will be selected by a vote of the student body and announced …

Monticello High School announces 2026 Homecoming Court

MHS is proud to present the 2026 Homecoming Court.

Drew Central High School is proud to announce the 2026 Homecoming Court

Drew Central’s Homecoming will be Friday, October 9. The day ceremony will be in the Auditorium at 1:45 p.m., and the evening ceremony on the field will begin at 6:30 p.m. followed by the game …

2026 Drew Co. Fair Parade

The Drew County Fair Parade was held at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, October 6. These are just a few of the images captured at the event.

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 …

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Junior Billies repeat as 8-4A Junior Conference Champions

The Monticello Junior Billies had one final obstacle in the way to repeat as the 8-4A Junior Conference Champions, that was they had to defeat the Stuttgart Junior Ricebirds. For the second …

Ouachita Baptist Tigers maul UAM Weevils 62-10 in Arkadelphia

The University of Arkansas at Monticello Weevils would travel to Arkadelphia on Saturday to face Great American Conference opponent, the Ouachita Baptist University Tigers in a mid afternoon kickoff. …

Rison Wildcats outlast Drew Central Pirates 55-40 in Rison

The Drew Central Pirates travelled to Rison on Friday night for their scheduled 8-3A Conference contest on Rison’s Homecoming night still in search of their first win of the season. Since …

Turnovers help Oklahoma Baptist defeat Weevils on Homecoming

The University of Arkansas at Monticello celebrated their 2026 Homecoming game on Saturday, October 11, at Convoy Leslie Cotton Boll Stadium, hosting the Oklahoma Baptist University Bison. …

Junior Billies seeking 8-4A Junior Conference title after 42-0 win at Star City

The Monticello Junior Billies travelled to Star City on Thursday, October 9, looking to keep their undefeated record intact, taking on the Star City Junior Bulldogs. Monticello would win the …

Billies defeat Star City 35-14 to celebrate Homecoming

The Monticello Billies looked to get back in the win column after a loss on the road the previous week to Warren in the Union Bank Saline River Shootout, returning home for the 2026 Homecoming game, …

Fordyce Redbugs defeat Pirates 62-50

CAM SANDERS had a career game on Friday night at Mike Pennington Stadium against the #1 ranked team in Class 3A, the Fordyce Redbugs. Sanders would rush for 281 yards against Fordyce, scoring five …

Southern Nazarene defeat Weevils 40-34 in overtime contest

Coming off their first win of the 2026 season, the UAM Weevils would travel to Bethany, Oklahoma on Saturday to face the Southern Nazarene University Crimson Storm. UAM would get on the board …

Lumberjacks retain Union Bank Saline River Shootout trophy

It had been five seasons since the Monticello Billies defeated the Warren Lumberjacks for the Union Bank Saline River Shootout trophy coming into Friday night’s rivalry game at Warren against the …

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Dr. Jim Edson, 84

Dr. Jim Edson, 84, passed away peacefully on October 15, 2026, with his wife, Jennifer, by his side. He leaves behind a life defined by family, education, curiosity, and a genuine love of science and …

Peggy Joyce Rawls Crossley, 90

Peggy Joyce Rawls Crossley, Ph.D. Peggy Joyce Rawls Crossley, 90, passed away September 10, 2026, leaving a remarkable legacy as a wife, mother, grandmother, educator, and mentor. …

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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 …

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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 …

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