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The Neaux Limit Lakers were crowned champions of the M40 AAU Basketball Tournament held in Roland on March 22.
Comprising a talented roster from neighboring towns of Monticello, Dermott, …
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4/26/25
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Episode 7 of Monticello Minute Unscripted is on Youtube!
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4/25/25
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On Tuesday, April 22, 2025 Sheriff Nichols, UAM Captain Pickens and Miss Arkansas Camille Cathey spoke to the entire Monticello High School Senior female class about safety and life after high …
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4/25/25
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On Thursday, April 17, Drew County Judge Jessie Griffi n and Monticello Mayor Jason Akers, along with member of the Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) had a proclamation signing at the Drew …
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By Jeff McDonald - editor@monticellonews.net
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4/24/25
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4/23/25
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Sydney Fallon, a Monticello native, is holding an international art exhibition in partnership with the Schedler O. Norbert Honors College Grant Program at the University of Central Arkansas in …
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4/20/25
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Options Thrift Store and First United Methodist Church are working to provide free books to local children. Visit the reading area in the Options store and check out our “laundromat …
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4/19/25
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Episode 6 of Monticello Minute Unscripted is on Youtube!
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4/18/25
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On Friday, April 11, Union Bank and Trust honored Jimmy Harmon (right) on his retirement after 36 years of service with the bank.
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4/18/25
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Drew County Judge Jessie Griffin called the April meeting of the Drew County Quorum Court to order at 6 p.m. on Monday, April 14. After the roll was called it was found that all of the Justices of …
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By Jeff McDonald - editor@monticellonews.net
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4/17/25
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Dr. Tyler Collins, (right) was awarded Arkansas Chiropractor of the Year recently. Pictured with his father, Dr. Ryan Collins, at the Monticello Country Club for an awards reception.
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4/16/25
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After 42 years of service in both public and higher education, Jay Hughes, vice chancellor for Student Engagement at the University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM), will retire on June 30, 2025. The …
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4/13/25
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On February 5, seven University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM) students served as judges for the Arkansas Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) academic competition for Mid-Level District III, …
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4/12/25
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Episode 5 of Monticello Minute Unscripted is on Youtube!
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4/11/25
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Lauren Twomey, a paramedic student at the University of Arkansas at Monticello College of Technology-McGehee (UAM-CTM), recently received the Star of Life award, recognizing her commitment to patient …
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4/11/25
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The University of Arkansas at Monticello is on a serious winning streak: First a new forest business center , then breaking ground on a new forest health center, and now, its students are winning …
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4/10/25
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The University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM) Esports League of Legends team will take on Ferris State University in the National Association of Collegiate Esports (NACE) Varsity Plus Divisional …
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4/9/25
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Over the weekend, the City of Monticello installed this Reconciliation Bench in front of City Hall. The bench was funded by a private benefactor who is a native of Drew County. The donor wanted to …
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4/5/25
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Episode 4 of Monticello Minute Unscripted is on Youtube!
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4/4/25
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“Saturday, March 29 was the day that we honored those men who paid the ultimate sacrifice while serving the citizens of Drew County,” Sheriff Tim Nichols said. “It was an honor as …
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4/4/25
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On Tuesday, April 1, OMG Hibachi opened in their new location, the building which formerly housed Bubbie’s. With expanded facilities and a new menu, the business saw a exceptional turnout.
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4/3/25
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Since 1981, members of the community have gotten together each spring and chosen one family to represent Drew County as Farm Family of the Year. This long list of salt-of-the-earth families is a true …
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By Ashley Hogg
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4/2/25
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The SEARK Concert Association brought a heartwarming production of Annie Jr. to Southeast Arkansas March 3-8, featuring an all-local cast of talented actors and actresses ranging from young children …
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3/29/25
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Episode 3 of the Advance Monticellonian's Monticello Minute Unscripted is now on Youtube.
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3/28/25
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Monticello’s newest mural, completed by local artist Erin Ashcraft, is a welcome addition to the downtown area of Monticello. Ashcraft also painted the mural across from City Hall, as well as …
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3/28/25
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