MHF commits to The Way Home

Maxwell Hardwood made a five-year, monthly financial commitment to The Way Home. Board members accepting the pledge: Marty Baker, Marilyn Patrick, Justice Mitchell, Jay Hilton, and …

Staley recognized with Stars of Life Award

In the image attached, Senator Boozman poses with award recipients. The participants are posed as followed, from left to right: Mark Staley, Caleb McDougal, Shelby Hawkins, (Sen. John Boozman), Jonathan Bell, Zoe Allison and Melissa White.

According to the American Ambulance Association, the Stars of Life Award recognizes emergency medical services (EMS) professionals who, “embody the spirit of service and …

Veterans Day Closings and Trash Schedule

Community works together to meet a need

In Drew County, 156 residents received a box of non-perishable food items from the Commodities Supplemental Food Program until this month. With funding from the CSFP, the Arkansas Foodbank provided …

Bivens receives Edward Jones Award for Exceptional Achievement in Building Client Relationships

Yukiko Bivens, an Edward Jones financial advisor in Monticello, recently received four of the firm's awards that celebrate exceptional achievement in building client relationships and …

Owens announces candidacy for Drew County Judge

Citizens of Drew County, I, Michael Owens, am announcing my candidacy for the Republican nomination for Drew County Judge. I believe the citizens of Drew County are wanting a different approach …

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Billies excel at 4A State Tennis Tournament: Boys Doubles Team wins second straight state title

The Monticello Billies had an impressive showing at the 4A State Tennis Tournament in Clarksville on October 13–14, highlighted by a state championship win in boys doubles for the second …

Rotary delivers on Feminine Hygiene Drive

Members of the Rotary Club of Monticello collected approximately 200 packages of feminine hygiene products over the last month. Pictured are members of the Rotary Club delivering supplies to both …

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Monticello Minute Unscripted Season 2 - Episode 10

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Burks announces bid for Circuit Clerk re-election

Beverly Burks has announced her candidacy for re-election to the office of Drew County Circuit Clerk. Burks, 58, is currently serving her fourth term in office. “I have loved serving as …

Monticello Minute Unscripted Season 2 - Episode 8

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UAM Trap Shooting Team visits with Rotary Club

On Thursday, October 16, Chief John Kidwell and members of UAM’s Trap Shooting team were the featured guests at the Monticello Rotary Club’s weekly meeting.

Native son, Robert Lane, to speak at Drew County Museum on World War II Drew County Veterans Project

Robert Lane, a native of Monticello, has always been fascinated with the many WWII veterans of his Drew County childhood. These men and women were people he saw every day–church members, …

New Waterfowl Research Center at UAM poised for national impact

A new waterfowl research center that aims to advance waterfowl and wetlands research and transform the industry was announced on Monday during a ceremony at the University of Arkansas at Monticello. …

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Blossoms still searching for first GAC win after home loss to Harding

MIA SMALLS sets up the scoring opportunity against Harding during the first set of the night. Smalls has moved into third all-time in assists in the record books with 1988 assists passing Amy Bazemore.

The University of Arkansas at Monticello Cotton Blossoms Volleyball continues to look for their first win in the Great American Conference after falling at home to Harding on Thursday 3-0. The …

Pirates defeat Palestine-Wheatley to remain in 3A State Tournament hunt

TRE’BENNETT FULLER would carry the ball 25 times against Palestine-Wheatley for 218 yards and three touchdowns.

The Drew Central Pirates have seemed to righted the ship after a road loss the previous week at Barton put the Pirates 3A State Playoff Tournament chances in jeopardy. The loss at Barton was the …

Billies secure 4A State Tournament spot with win over Crossett

JOSEPH ACCELUS would have eight carries for 104 yards and two touchdowns against Crossett on Friday.

The Monticello Billies entered Friday’s contest against the Crossett Eagles needing one win to guarantee the Billies at least one more game in the 2025 season. A win over Crossett would …

GHEE EVANS and MALAKI PEGUES make the stop of Red Martel in Saturday’s contest against Southwestern.

Weevils drop fourth consecutive contest with 49-7 loss to SWOSU Bulldogs

The University of Arkansas Boll Weevils would honor their senior class as well as celebrating Military Appreciation Day at Convoy Leslie Cotton Bowl Stadium on Saturday before the Weevils took the …

TJ FIELDS would be the Weevils leading receiver with four catches for 49 yards

#2 Harding Bison shuts out UAM Weevils 55-0 on the road at Searcy

The University of Arkansas at Monticello Boll Weevils were not able to mount much offense on Saturday, travelling to Searcy, Arkansas to face the #2 ranked Harding Bison. The Weevils only …

JAYDEN JONES would have two kickoff returns for 41 yards and five receptions for 70 total yards on Friday at Barton.

Pirates playoff hopes stumble with 39-26 loss to Barton Bears

After winning the opening coin toss and electing to receive the football to begin Friday’s 8-3A Conference contest between the Barton Bears and the visiting Drew Central Pirates, the Pirates …

CREWS PRESTON runs in for the go ahead touchdown for the 16-8 win.

Monticello Junior Billies remain undefeated in conference to finish season

In what could be the theme of the 2025 Monticello Junior Billie season, even when the game starts to get hard, the Junior Billies refused to quit. Playing in their final game of the 2025 season, …

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Maeve Aurora Villarreal

Maeve Aurora Villarreal, infant daughter of Richard Magarito Villarreal and Lena Elaine Randle passed away Wednesday, October 29, 2025, at the UAMS Hospital in Little Rock. She was preceded in death …

Denton, "Deedie," Lambert

Denton, affectionately known as "Deedie", Lambert was born in Monticello on December 12, 194, to the parentage of Travis and O. V. Fisher-Lambert. He was the fifth-born of seven children of this …

Christopher Roger Wood, 57

Christopher Roger Wood, 57, of Monticello, passed away Thursday, October 23, 2025, at his home. He was born December 31, 1967, in Long Beach, Calif. He was a farmer and a Christian. Survivors include …

Shameka Shanta Pickett, 47

Shameka Shanta Pickett, born on September 18, 1978, gained her heavenly wings on October 19, 2025, after a prolonged illness during which she fought with incredible strength, courage, and grace. She …

Tommy Lee Miller, 65

Tommy Lee Miller was born on May 21, 1960, in Longview, to the late Joe B. ''Buck'' Miller and Margrie Phillips Franklin. He was the eighth of ten children. He departed this life on October 23, 2025, …

Edward Charles Grays "Ed," 69

Edward Charles Grays, affectionately known as ''Ed,'' peacefully departed this life on October 27, 2025, in Drew County, at the age of 69. Charles was born on July 5, 1956, and throughout his life he …

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