The nonpartisan organization Common Ground Arkansas has developed an online Early Voting Locator tool to help voters quickly find their nearest polling locations and hours of … more

At the regular monthly meeting, the Monticello Economic Development Commission presented George Harris with a special service award thanking him for his 18 years of service to the board. Harris, … more

Dr. Clinton D. Young, professor of history at the University of Arkansas at Monticello, has been named dean of the UAM School of Social and Behavioral Sciences, effective May 1, 2022. He has been … more

The Monticello Planning Commission met Tuesday night for their regularly monthly meeting. Chairman Dan Boice opened the meeting and reminded everyone that the commission is always happy to hear … more

Last Wednesday, local pastor Ryan Copico was presented with an Innovation Award from members of the Arkansas Delta ByWays Commission. The award was presented for Copico’s efforts to keep … more

Drew County Master Gardners are in full swing. Last Saturday, the group held their annual plant sale at the mini park. On Tuesday morning, they partnered with Union Bank to put seasonal flowers in … more

 "Soils are the basis of most agricultural production, but we tend to rely too much on the soil chemistry and how we can alter it to increase our yields. We need to pay more attention to … more

Each spring, young male black bears emerge from their dens and strike out to find new territories. While sightings of these misguided youths certainly grab the attention of people living in … more

Dr. Hamdi Zurqani, assistant professor of geospatial science, joined the UAM College of Forestry, Agriculture and Natural Resources (CFANR) in the fall of 2021. “Drones have recently become … more

In 2022, the scheduled I-69 improvement project between Highways 278 and Highway 65 (S) will be among five Arkansas Department Transportation Projects now funded through Amendment 91 thanks to a … more