The power of nature

This tree on the edge of the square in downtown Monticello was struck by lightning Monday, July 7. The strike sent debris all the way to the fountain in the center of the square.

Scogin Drive extension now open

This aerial photo, provided by Bennie Ryburn, III, shows the newly opened Scogin Drive extension. This photo shows the amount of work that went into the project, from the new overpass, to the new …

Arkansas Rural Health Academy names Scott Kuttenkuler as inaugural President

The Arkansas Rural Health Partnership (ARHP) proudly announces Scott Kuttenkuler as the inaugural President of the Arkansas Rural Health Academy (ARHA)—a transformative initiative set to …

Paint, clay, and Summer smiles

Moonraker Studios (Formerly known as Main Street Art) held their annual Kids’ Summer Art Camp. The kids learned about and created their own interpretations of various artist’s work such …

Monticello native takes part of SAU’s rocket workshop

The sky was the limit for approximately 30 aspiring scientists and engineers who participated in the 2nd Arkansas High-Powered Rocket Workshop, held from June 9 to 12 at Southern Arkansas University, …

Dedication Ceremony

On Saturday, June 28, the City of Monticello held a dedication ceremony for the Reconciliation Bench which is located in front of City Hall. The bench was paid for by funds donated by J. Chester …

A historic celebration

On Thursday, June 19, the Drew County Chapter of the NAACP hosted the 1st annual Juneteenth Freedom Day celebration on the square in downtown Monticello. The event started at 12:15 p.m. and marked …

Ground has been broken

On Wednesday, June 18, Weyerhaeuser held an official ground breaking ceremony for the upcoming TimberStrand facility which will be built at the Intermodal sight. The event had a large turnout …

A different view

Clean up and beautification of Monticello continues with the clean up of this lot on E Gaines St. Prior to these clean up efforts, the lot was covered in railroad cargo trailers. The lot looks …

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Monticello Minute Unscripted Episode 15

Episode 15 of Monticello Minute Unscripted is on YouTube! Episode 15 is the Season One Finale. Our first guest is Sheriff Tim Nichols who comes on to discuss summer safety and ways to contact …

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Neighborhood improvements

In a continued effort to repair the City’s aging infrastructure many streets have been resurfaced and paved recently. This stretch of Jefferson St. near the library is one of many city streets …

Weyerhaeuser Ceremony

Monticello City Council members attended the groundbreaking ceremony at the Weyerhaeuser site.

Music Building at UAM listed on National Register of Historic Places

The Music Building at the University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM), formerly known as the Fine Arts Building, has been officially listed on the National Register of Historic Places, according to …

Monticello Middle School - Honor Roll MP4 2024-2025

All A’s 6 th Grade Liberty Blackburn, Addilyn Bryant, Ella Burris, Yaretzi Carrillo, Breindel Chua, Benjamin Copico, Tyler Dickinson, Addison Diemer, AuBriyunna Dobbs, Madison Downs, …

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Lady Billies Soccer announce 2-25 post season award honors

ALL-STATE selections for the 2025 Lady Billies were Janiyiah Goodman, Natalie Knight, Sally Perez, and Maria Gorostiaga. The Lady Billies also had two ALL-CONFERENCE selections on the season with …

Lady Billies receive post season awards at annual Softball Banquet

BJ JACKSON earned his fourth consecutive Conference Championship, it marked the first time in his career for “Four in a Row.”

For the Monticello Lady Billies, the 2025 Softball Season ended on Saturday, May 17, with a one run loss to Pea Ridge in the semi-finals of the 4A State Championship Tournament. That was the end …

Lady Billies Soccer falls to Magnolia in opening round of 4A State Tournament

THE LADY BILLIES gather before the start of their 4A State Tournament contest with Magnolia. The 2025 Lady Billies finished the season with a 10-3-1 record and a Conference Championship.

The Monticello Lady Billies soccer season ended on Thursday, May 15, in the first round of the 4A State Soccer Championship Tournament with their contest being held in Maumelle against the Magnolia …

ALAINA LYLE would connect for a solo homerun in the bottom of the fourth inning to tie the contest 1-1 against Prairie Grove. Lyle would also pitch the complete game allowing one run on two hits, allowing four walks and striking out 13.

Lady Billies fall 1-0 in 4A State Softball Tournament semi-finals

The Monticello Lady Billies 4A State Softball Championship Tournament run ended on Saturday, May 17, in extra innings against Pea Ridge in the semi-final round. The Lady Billies would enter the …

Lady Billies set to face Magnolia Thursday in Maumelle

Genoa Central defeats Drew Central Pirates at Regional Tournament 11-0

The Drew Central Pirates baseball season ended in the first round of the 3A South Regional Tournament on Thursday, May 8, in Ashdown. Entering the tournament as the fourth seed out of the …

JUSTIN SANTOYO is leading the Weevils this season in homeruns with 11 on the season.

Weevils Baseball gets new life with at large bid to NCAA Division II Central Region #2 Tournament

The UAM Weevils have gotten an at-large bid to the Division II Central Region #2 Tournament, beginning this Thursday, May 15, in the Minnesota State Central Regional Bracket at Minnesota State …

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Veronica Tamaine Tucker, 62

Mrs. Veronica Tamaine Tucker ''Ronnie'' was the daughter of the late Curtis and Lillie B. Cavaness. She was born August 24, 1962, in Detroit, Mich. She departed this life June 29, 2025, in the …

Eric Tremaine Simmons, 47

Eric Tremaine Simmons was born May 21, 1978, in Monticello to Jacqueline Simmons and the late James Preston Orr. He departed this life on Sunday, June 29, 2025, at St. Vincent Hospital in Little Rock …

Rosalinda Gomez Muñoz, 58

Rosalinda Gomez Muñoz, 58, of Monticello, passed away Thursday, July 3, 2025, at Baptist Medical Center in Little Rock. She was born July 4, 1966, in Toluca, Mexico to Benjamin Gomez Rodriguez …

Amanda Gail Kelley, 75

Amanda Gail Kelley, 75, of Monticello, passed away Wednesday, July 2, 2025, at her home. She was born October 31, 1949, to the late Howard Henry and Romie Edna Henry. She was the widow of Nelson …

Lena F. Daugherty Cooper, 83

Lena F. Daugherty Cooper, 83, of White Hall, passed away Thursday, July 3, 2025, at her home surrounded by her family. She was born October 13, 1941, in Sheridan to the late Floyd Ralph Feeser and …

Clarice LaFrann Caldwell, 76

Clarice LaFrann Caldwell, 76, of Monticello, went to be with her Lord and Savior Sunday, July 6, 2025, at St. Vincent Hospital in Little Rock. She was born August 5, 1948, in Monticello to the late …

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