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Dr. Shanna Knowles, assistant professor of management for the School of Business at the University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM), has been named the 2023-2024 Collegiate Business Teacher of the …
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9/7/24
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Mainline Health is proud to announce that it has been awarded a $55,000 grant from the Arkansas Cancer Coalition for “Operation Prevent & Detect.” This generous grant will be …
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9/6/24
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On Thursday, August 26, Hope Place held their first ever fundraising event titled BBQ and Baggo. The event included a worship set by New Life Assembly of God members, a BBQ meal, a silent auction, …
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9/5/24
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On Wednesday, August 28, Arkansas Supreme Court Justice John Dan Kemp visited the Drew County Courthouse to address court employees, law enforcement officers, and legislators from the 10th Judicial …
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9/4/24
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Throughout August, the Rotary Club of Monticello sponsored a feminine hygiene product drive for the students at Vera Lloyd Presbyterian Family Services.
Drop-off locations were placed around the …
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9/4/24
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Immanuel Baptist Church of Monticello’s food pantry began as a small food closet, but in 2004, it expanded to a food pantry. Once the church building was completed, the small outbuilding that …
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9/1/24
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Zeb and Suzy Beard made the move across the river from Bradley County to continue to grow their business, Stroker’s Diesel and Automotive.
Now up and running on U.S. Highway 35 E in …
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8/31/24
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The Drew County NAACP Youth Council 67AJ-B collected feminine hygiene products to donate to Monticello Rotary Club’s feminine hygiene product drive.
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8/30/24
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8/29/24
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On Tuesday, August 27, the Monticello City Council met at 6 p.m. for their monthly meeting. The roll was called and all of the Aldermen were present. Alderman Craig McRae led an invocation, and a …
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8/28/24
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I am announcing my candidacy for re-election as Alderman of Monticello, Ward 2, Position 2.
It is a privilege and honor to serve as your Alderman. I love Monticello. It is my home. It is part of …
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8/25/24
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The prestigious Arkansas Jazz Hall of Fame has had fewer than one hundred inductees since it was established in 1992. On June 17, while surrounded by fellow musicians and supporters at the Old State …
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8/24/24
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The Association of Arkansas Counties (AAC) awarded its annual safety awards during its 56th annual conference, held Aug. 7-9, 2024, in Hot Springs/Garland County.
The Safety Award Program was …
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8/23/24
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Going the “extra distance” was something Austin Powell strived for to be a college athlete, and putting that motto to use as an Arkansas Game and Fish Commission game warden has helped …
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8/22/24
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Breaker held a Grand Re-Opening ribbon cutting at noon on Friday, August 16. Mayor Jason Akers wrote a proclamation honoring the Reese family for their resilience in the face of adversity. Clarissa …
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8/21/24
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According to Mayor Jason Akers, City personnel began removing remaining collapsed culverts in Oakland Cemetery last week so dirt work and new drainage piping could be installed and covered this week.
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8/17/24
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7-10 graders in Monticello Schools, say thank you to the Carl B. and Florence E. King Foundation for their $30,000 grant to Seark Concert’s Schools Majoring in the Arts (SMARTS) program. …
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8/16/24
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On August 8, Prosecuting Attorney Frank Spain’s office filed paperwork charging Amy Abney and Andrea Chambers with felony theft. Per the paperwork submitted by Spain’s office, for …
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8/15/24
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The Drew County Quorum Court met at 6 p.m. on Monday, August 12, in the District Court building. After an invocation and the Pledge Of Allegiance, the roll was called and all of the Justices of the …
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8/14/24
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Members of Monticello Rotary Club with a small sampling of the donations to the club’s feminine hygiene product drive. Donations can be dropped of at the Advance Monticellonian, Chris’ …
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8/9/24
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On Thursday, August 1, Dr. Jay Connelley and Dr. Jeffrey Reinhart sponsored a back pack giveaway at Allegiant Medplex. The event ran from 5:30-7 p.m.
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8/8/24
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TechKnowKids had a successful backpack giveaway on Saturday, August 3. The event took place at the Wilmar School Campus from 6-8:30 p.m. On top of the giveaway, there was a live DJ, food, and a …
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8/7/24
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The Dollar General in Wilmer is now open and ready to serve the citizens of Wilmar and surrounding areas.
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8/4/24
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Abby Mingo, a senior at Monticello High School, is volunteering this summer to help water all of the beautiful plants downtown. Thank You Abby for helping Monticello Downtown Network keep our …
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8/3/24
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At a recent commercial building fire, the Monticello Fire Department utilized the Monticello Police Department’s drone to assess hot spots so that Fire Department personnel could more …
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8/2/24
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