UAM hosts inaugural Jazz Week, honors Les Pack

The Division of Music at the University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM) hosted its inaugural UAM Jazz Week from April 8 to April 10. The event featured workshops and lessons guided by jazz experts, …

Rushing joins UAM CFANR as communications director

Traci Rushing was born to work in agriculture . Rushing started May 20 as director of communications for the College of Forestry, Agriculture and Natural Resources, at the University of Arkansas …

City completes largest drainage project covering entire neighborhood

“Expanding a City is fine, but you can’t abandon the older areas and have them in disarray,” Mayor Jason Akers said. “A city should be judged on its entirety, not just the …

City Council honors Distinguished Citizen; passes multiple resolutions

The Monticello City Council held its monthly meeting at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, May 28. The meeting opened with an invocation and the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance. Deputy City Clerk, Kirsten …

Alligators a steady presence in Arkansas

Arkansas is known as the “Natural State” for a reason, and the abundant wildlife is a major contributor to the reputation. Lions and tigers, not so much. Bears — sure, here and …

Congratulations to the Class of 2024

Monticello High School and Drew Central High School graduating classes at their respective ceremonies.

A&P discusses welcome signs and open commission spot

The Monticello Advertising and Promotions Commission met at noon on Friday, May 17, in the Hampton Inn Conference Room. Commissioners present were Shannon Herman, Mike Wigley, Kim …

Barnes says Bon Voyage; Chapman ready to captain the ship

As the 2023-2024 school year draws to a close, there is a typical mix of feelings from both the students and the faculty. On one hand, everyone is ready for the break, while on …

Healing Hearts Mother’s Day Project brings community together

In a world where we often hear about heartbreak and division, it's refreshing to witness a community coming together to heal and support one another. That's exactly what happened at the …

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McKiever and Watts announce their engagement

Cole McKiever and Kelsey Watts are delighted to announce their engagement. Kelsey is the daughter of Melissa Watts of Fayetteville and the granddaughter of the Wanda Cavaness and the late Mike …

Ray’s announced as 2024 Arkansas Food Hall of Fame finalist

Finalists have been announced for the 2024 Arkansas Food Hall of Fame, and Monticello’s own, Ray’s, has been named as a finalist. “It certainly is an honor for Ray’s to …

Mayor declares Thursday UAM Weevil Baseball Day

To show the City of Monticello’s support for the Great American Conference’s Conference Champion University of Arkansas at Monticello Boll Weevils as they prepare to travel for Regionals …

Spring on the Square

Spring on the Square took place from 5-9 p.m. on Friday, May 10, at the square in Historic Downtown Monticello. Many were in attendance to see the local vendor, food trucks, and live entertainment.

Hometown Hero: Mendy Gardner

Ask anyone what their idea of a hero is and they’ll give the normal answers like a firefighter, police officer, or someone in the military. But in my book, nurses are at the top of the list. …

QC discusses truck routes; approves ordinance for Sheriff’s Department

The Drew County Quorum Court met at 6 p.m. on Monday, May 13. Sheriff Tim Nichols opened the meeting with an invocation, and Judge Griffin lead everyone in the Pledge of Allegiance. County Clerk …

Time to celebrate

The staff and consumers from Discovery Skill Center celebrated Prom 2024 with a Mardi Gras theme. The event took place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday, May 3, at Pauline Baptist Church.

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Lady Billies announce postseason awards at annual banquet

THE LADY BILLIES held their annual end of the season awards banquet on Thursday night where the players were honored with post season awards including All-State, All-Conference, team awards, and Scholar Athlete awards. All 22 Lady Billie players were awarded Scholar Athlete Award Certificates meaning that every Lady Billie player had a grade point average or 3.0 or better. It marks the first time that the entire team earned this achievement.

The Monticello Lady Billies concluded the 2024 Season with the annual end of the season sports banquet and awards presentation. The banquet would begin with an opening meal and after …

Weevils season ends at Super Regional at Central Missouri

SENDING THE WEEVILS OFF: The UAM Weevils had a good turnout on Wednesday afternoon as the team loaded the bus and made their way to Warrensburg, Missouri to face the Central Missouri Mules in their first ever appearance in a Super Regional in school history. Fans, faculty, and business came out to cheer on the Weevils and show their support before the team made their departure.

The University of Arkansas at Monticello Boll Weevils saw friends, family, faculty, and fans gather at Weevil Field to cheer on the Boll Weevils as the team was greeted for a send off to their first …

Weevils heading to Super Regional after winning Central Region #2

CAMDEN TANNER continued his breakout freshman year by setting the single season hit record with 84 hits. Tanner would get the record breaking hit in his first at bat against Arkansas Tech on Thursday.

The University of Arkansas at Monticello Boll Weevils entered the NCAA Division II Central Regional #2 Tournament for the first time since the 2019 season after winning the Great American Conference …

Monticello Soccer and Baseball announce postseason awards

The Monticello Billies baseball and soccer programs, along with the Lady Billie soccer program recognized their postseason award recipients for the 2024 season. All three teams qualified …

CHAZ POPPY connected for two home runs in the final contest against Arkansas Tech to help the Weevils win the GAC Championship Tournament.

Weevils defeat Arkansas Tech 8-5 to win GAC Championship

The University of Arkansas at Monticello Boll Weevils finished the regular season in a three-way tie for the Great American Conference Championship of Harding and Arkansas Tech and after comparing …

Billies, Lady Billies enter 4A State Tournament

The Monticello Billies and Lady Billies will both enter the Class 4A State Championship Tournament in Gravette as the second seeds from the 4A South Region. For the Billies, they entered …

KIRK WOOLF looks back after scoring the Weevils first run of the game in the bottom of the second inning in game one. Woolf would finish the game 1 for 2 with a walk and two runs scored.

Weevils advance in GAC Championship Tournament

The University of Arkansas at Monticello Boll Weevils have advanced in the Great American Conference Championship Tournament after eliminating Oklahoma Baptist in a best of three series, two games to …

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Rachel Renee Pace, 60

Our beloved Angel gained her heavenly wings on Wednesday, May 22, 2024. Rachel Renee Pace was born on March 26, 1964, in Monticello, to Edward (Bo) Pace and Leola Owen Pace. She lived most of her …

Peggy Sue Rosson Gilliam Lundberg, 83

Peggy Sue Rosson Gilliam Lundberg, 83, of Rison, formerly of Monticello, passed away Tuesday, May 21, 2024, at The Greenhouse Cottages of Southern Hills in Rison. She was born May 1, 1941, in Lake …

Ella Mae Helm, 101

Ella Mae Helm, 101, from Monticello, passed away Tuesday, May 21, 2024, at The Woods Nursing and Rehab in Monticello. She was born August 23, 1922, in Ladelle to the late Claude Wolfe and Luna …

Sylvia Vida Dishongh (Sissy), 92

Sylvia Vida Dishongh (Sissy) of Little Rock, went to be with her Lord on Friday, May 24, 2024. She was born in Monticello on November 25, 1931, to the late Bert Spivey Dishongh and Gladys Henley …

Etha Mae Darrough, 76

Etha Mae Darrough, 76, of Star City, went to be with her Lord and Savior, on Friday, May 24, 2024, at Gardner Nursing and Rehab in Star City. She was born September 25, 1948, in Cornersville to the …

Ann Oakes, 83

Ann Oakes, 83, of Monticello, passed away Friday, May 17, 2024, at Gardner Nursing and Rehab in Star City. She was born July 29, 1940, in Chickasha, Okla. to the late Steven Grissom and Claudine …

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