UAM professor receives national recognition for newsletter
Dr. Kay Walter, professor of English for the School of Arts and Humanities at the University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM), was recently recognized nationally for her work as the editor of The …
Monticello City Council approves Ad Valorem increases
Monticello’s City Council met at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, October 29. After the roll was called it was determined that all of the Aldermen were present. An invocation was offered and the Pledge of …
Vera Lloyd hosts new event
Vera Lloyd Presbyterian Family Services held a fish fry fundraiser from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday, October 20, on the Vera Lloyd campus.The event was open to the public, with plates selling for …
UAM hosts Forest Health Research Center Groundbreaking Ceremony
On October 17, the University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM) hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for the Arkansas Forest Health Research Center, bringing political and higher education leaders from …
LOCAL NEWS

Drew Central announces 2024 Homecoming Court

DCHS is pleased to announce the 2024 Homecoming Court. Drew Central’s Homecoming will be Friday, October 25.  The day ceremony will be held in the Earl Willis Auditorium  …

Monticello Billies boys tennis team wins State

Congratulations to the Monticello Billies boys tennis team who are the new  4A STATE CHAMPIONS !  The state tennis tournament was held in Clarksville on October 14 and 15 where the …

County Treasurer reports revenue growth; County Judge addresses community concerns

The Drew County Quorum Court met at 6 p.m. on Thursday, October 17, for their October meeting. After an invocation and the Pledge Of Allegiance, the roll was called and all Justices of the Peace were …

Kerri Daniels addresses Monticello Rotary Club on foster care and community donations

Kerri Daniels from Vera Lloyd Presbyterian Family Services was the guest speaker at the Monticello Rotary Club meeting on Thursday, October 9. Daniels thanked Rotary for holding their feminine …

AR Forestry Association Names John McAlpine 2024 AFA Communicator of the Year

The Arkansas Forestry Association (AFA) recognized John McAlpine as the 2024 AFA Communicator of the Year at the association’s Annual Meeting held in Hot Springs on October 10. John …

Old Piney Historic Cemetery Vandalized

The Castleberry family plot has historical fencing installed in the 1890’s.   The gate has been stolen and we ask citizens to be aware and report any findings to the Drew County …

Advance/Eagle staff dons pink

The staff of the Advance Monticellonian and the Eagle Democrat put on pink in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
SPORTS
JOSEPH ROJAS was perfect on extra point against Crossett on Friday night, connecting on all six attempts.

Billies dominate Eagles 48-7 to set up showdown with DeWitt

The Monticello Billies took care of business on Friday night against the Crossett Eagles in a dominant, 48-7, win over the Eagles to set up a significant showdown on Friday night in the Billies final …

7th Grade Pirates finish season with 24-14 win over Patriots

THE DREW CENTRAL 7TH GRADE PIRATES completed an undefeated season for the second consecutive season. The 7th Grade Pirates and Junior Pirates season came to an end on Tuesday night against …
ISAIAH CROSS led the Weevils in receiving with for catches for 49 yards. Cross has 349 reception yards on 27 catches this season.

Weevils fall on the road in Arkadelphia to Henderson State

The University of Arkansas at Monticello took to the road on Saturday to face Great American Conference opponent, the Henderson State Reddies, in Arkadelphia. Coming into the contest, the …
MICHAEL REMLEY forces Qulan Green to fumble the football inside the five yard line. Remley would also have an interception in the contest that was taken away due to a pass interference penalty away from the ball.

Pirates comeback to defeat Barton Bears 27-21 for Homecoming

The Drew Central Pirates returned home to Mike Pennington Stadium on the campus of Drew Central High School on Friday night to celebrate their 2024 Homecoming. Before kickoff against the Barton …
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Obituaries
Mary Bell Porter Stone, 89
Mary Bell Porter Stone, 89, of Monticello, passed away Saturday, November 2, 2024, at Wentworth Cottages of Magnolia. She was born December 12, 1934, to the late Major Porter and Lena Dean Porter in …
Michanna Sharda Stanley, 29
Michanna Sharda Stanley was born April 18, 1995, to Willie D. Stanley and the late Nicey Singleton. Shanna was the youngest of ten siblings. She professed her faith in Christ at an early age and was …
Bruce Wayne Nicholson, 69
Bruce Wayne Nicholson, age 69, of Monticello, passed away at home on October 31, 2024. Born January 1, 1955 in Centralia, I’ll. to the late Thomas and Carlyn Nicholson. He was a veteran of the …
Linda Kucia, 79
Linda Kucia, 79, of Warren, passed away Friday, November 1, 2024, at Courtyard Health and Rehab in El Dorado. She was born December 2, 1944, in Willimantic, Conn. to the late Henry and Isabelle …
Beverly Ann Davidson Hood, 78
Beverly Ann Davidson Hood, 78, of Monticello, passed away peacefully at her home on November 3, 2024.  She was born on February 9, 1946, in Little Rock to her late parents, Lloyd Junior Davidson …
Betsy Miriam Holderfield, 66
Betsy Miriam Holderfield, 66, of Fayetteville,   greeted her Mama and Daddy with open arms on Sunday, November 3, 2024 after a short but strong battle against cancer. Betsy was born on October …
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