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 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 …
Attached image: UAM’s 2026 Homecoming Court. Front row (left to right): Brooklyn Thompson, Victoria Wynne O’Neill Rivera, Ebonee Octavia Farmer, Baylee Jo Allison and Fallon Elise Johnson. Middle row (left to right): Riley Kate Derryberry, Paige King, Alexandria Lewis and Bryleigh Myers. Back row (left to right): Nicole Weaver, Lauren Elisabeth Spoon and Ronnie Hope Johnson.
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 …
Pictured left to right. Front Row: Honor Maid Reagan Robinson and Queen Lilah Becker. Second Row: Caroline Wilson, Chynna Daniels, and Bliss Becker. Third Row: Madelyn Boardman, Allie Regalado, Halle Ross, and Emma Parker. Fourth Row: Bailey Crane, Macey Stell, and Niyyah Collins.
Monticello High School announces 2026 Homecoming Court
MHS is proud to present the 2026 Homecoming Court.  
Junior Billies remain undefeated after 48-24 win over Warren
After the 7th Grade Junior Billies were defeated by the Warren 7th Grade Lumberjacks, the Monticello Junior Billies would take the field to host the Warren Junior Lumberjacks. Monticello would …
Pictured sitting from left to right: Football Sweetheart Alexis Woods; Queen Toni Fuller Maids (2nd row) standing from left: Peyton Withers, Taylor McDonald, Caroline McRae, Kylee Goudy, Perri Withers Captain and King (3rd row) standing from left: Captain Cyrus Remley; King Jaden (JT) Turnage Football escorts (4th row) standing from left: Cy Spatafora, Jordan Smith, Spencer Lowery, Cash McKee NOT PICTURED: Aiden Everett, Kris Jones, Lorelei Dubriel
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 …
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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 …

Extension expanding rural mental health training in Arkansas

It can be tough for anyone to ask for help. Farmers in particular have a reputation for avoiding it, especially when it comes to dealing with mental and emotional stress brought on by a tough year in …

UAM School of Education announces new partnership with Drew Central Elementary

The School of Education at the University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM) has established a new partnership with Drew Central Elementary School to build a Literary and Math Learning Lab Classroom. …

UAM releases 2026 Homecoming Week schedule

The University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM) has released the 2026 Homecoming Week schedule. Homecoming events will take place from October 5-10. On October 8, the UAM Department of Athletics …

City Council accepts ARWA rate study, prepares for sewer increase

The Monticello City Council accepted a state-required water and sewer rate study, conducted by the Arkansas Rural Water Association (ARWA), Tuesday night, that recommends a significant increase in …

UAM to host 2026 Parent/Family Appreciation Day

The University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM) will host its annual Parent/Family Appreciation Day on Saturday, September 26, on UAM’s Monticello campus.  This year’s Parent/Family …

Healthcare Hero: Kami Griffin finds her calling in caring for Drew County’s children

For Kami Griffin, nursing has always been about more than medicine. It is about showing up when someone needs help, building relationships and, perhaps most importantly, helping others learn how …

Bridge club announces recent winners

Fourteen players enjoyed playing cards with Monticello Duplicate Bridge Club on Monday, September 14. The game was played in the Community Room at Union Bank, and light refreshments were provided. …

8th Annual Hatties Hotrods

The 8th Annual Hattie's Hotrods was held at the Monticello Sports complex on Saturday, September 12. The event continues to grow and be a fun time for all involved. There were food trucks, lots of …

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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 …
KEITH WELLS JR. had his first career reception for the Weevils, a three-yard touchdown pass to put the Weevils on the board against Arkansas Tech.

Weevils second half comeback secures first win for Gary Goff

The University of Arkansas at Monticello Boll Weevils returned to Convoy Leslie Cotton Bowl Stadium on Saturday, September 26, hosting the Arkansas Tech Wonder Boys on Parent/Family Weekend. The …
RYDER BIRCH runs against the McGehee defense. Birch would complete the longest offensive play of the contest, a 31-yard pass to Zion Miller.

McGehee Junior Owls shut out Drew Central Junior Pirates 36-0 Thursday night

The Drew Central Junior Pirates could not get anything going offensively on Thursday night hosting the Junior McGehee Owls. Drew Central received the ball to begin the contest with a return of …
JA’BRALYN CULBREATH would have four carries for 62 yards including scoring the first Billie touchdown of the night on a 29-yard run.

Billies maul Hamburg Lions to begin 8-4A Conference season

After starting the 2026 season with a record of 1-2, opening the season with a win on the road over the Fordyce Redbugs followed by a home loss to Bauxite and a road loss two weeks ago to Little Rock …

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Obituaries
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. …
Michael Hugh Pennington, 74
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, 74
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 …
Jacky Lee Lemley, 49
Jacky Lee Lemley passed away on September 2, 2026, at the age of 49. Jacky was born on March 7, 1977, to Linda Faulkner and the late Delbert Lemley. Throughout his life, Jacky was surrounded by …
Paul Douglas Shipman, 89
Paul Douglas Shipman, 89, of Como, Miss., passed away peacefully at his residence on September 7, 2026. Paul found great joy in being involved in his community. He proudly served as chairman of …
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