Supporting the arts

Union Bank hosted students from Monticello Elementary School to display art work that the students made. The students were also given a tour of the bank.

Local students nominated to attend Arkansas Boys State 2025

More than 610 of the state's brightest young men, representing 207 high schools throughout the state, will attend Arkansas Boys State, an immersive leadership and civic engagement experience …

Drew County Quorum Court hears jail presentation; approves appropriations

The Drew County Quorum Court met at 6 p.m. on Monday, May 12. After an invocation and the Pledge Of Allegiance, the roll was called. All Justices of the Peace were present except Sheila Maxwell and …

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

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2025-2026 Monticello Junior Billie Cheerleaders
L-R 1st row- Layla Walker, Brooklyn McDaniel-Co-Captain, Lexi Bowman-Captain, Joanie Jeffers, Rivers Grisham
L-R 2nd row- Nia Bealer, Ella Pennington, Olivia Stell, Caroline Barton, Lila Frazer, Lily Copico
L-R 3rd row- Hattie Patrick, Savanna Westhelle, Leigh Ross, Mollie Turner, Tia Grubbs

2025-2026 Monticello Junior & High School Billie Cheerleaders

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.

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Monticello Minute Unscripted Episode 10

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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

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Lady Billies set to face Magnolia Thursday in Maumelle

MARY BATES looks to pass the ball in the Lady Billies contest against Warren. The Lady Billies will travel to Maumelle on Thursday for a 9 am contest in the 4A State Soccer Championship Tournament. The Lady Billie will enter as the number one seed in the 4A East and will face fourth seed, Magnolia from the 4A South.

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 …

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

CHAZ POPPY will get a least two more contests added to his final year as a UAM Weevil. Poppy leads the Weevils in batting average with a .396 average and hits with 80 and is tied in RBIs with 60 on the season with JUSTIN SANTOYO who is leading the Weevils this season in homeruns with 11 on the season.

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 …

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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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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