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Girl Scout Cookies are here, and Girl Scouts – Diamonds of Arkansas, Oklahoma and Texas girls are gearing up for in-person booth sales beginning Friday, February 20. With the much-anticipated …
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2/21/26
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On January 21, the Simmons First Foundation gifted $50,000 to support the Snowden Waterfowl Center of Excellence, a nationally unique research center dedicated to …
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2/20/26
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Thanks to the members of the Effie E. Brooks Civic Club for collecting 218 pairs of socks! Each pair was gathered with so much care and thought, all with the goal of bringing a little extra warmth …
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2/19/26
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For Karen Connelley, the fight against cancer is deeply personal — and now, it has become her platform.
Connelley has been selected as a 2026 Visionary for Blood Cancer United, formerly known …
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2/18/26
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For Dana Phillips, APRN, nursing has never been just a job. It is a calling built on compassion, community and a deep commitment to ensuring children have access to care when they need it most.
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2/16/26
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The third Drew County Scripps Spelling Bee was held at Monticello Middle School on February 3, 2026. Dr. Kay Walter (UAM) served as pronouncer.
Eighteen participants in grades 3-8 from …
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2/15/26
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Congratulations to Shakira Walton for making the 2026 Arkansas All-State Choir. Walton earned Alto 2, 36th chair.
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2/14/26
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Episode 2 of Season 3 of Monticello Minute Unscripted is on YouTube!
Click here to watch Episode 2!
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2/13/26
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The staff at SEARK Smiles welcomed the community to their official ribbon cutting and open house at 11 a.m. on Saturday, February 7.
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2/13/26
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On Wednesday, February 4, members of the local Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 4515 made a charitable donation to Options, Inc.
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2/12/26
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Drew County Judge Jessie Griffin opened the Drew County Quorum Court for its regular February meeting at 6 p.m., on Monday, February 9. The meeting began with a prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, …
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By Jeff McDonald - editor@monticellonews.net
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2/11/26
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A natural compound found in rice may help protect cells from age-related damage, according to Dr. Sankar Devarajan, associate professor of nutrition for the Department of Human Sciences at the …
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2/7/26
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Episode 1 of Season 3 of Monticello Minute Unscripted is on Youtube!
Click here to watch Episode 1!
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2/6/26
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In June 2024, Dr. Kevin Bryson was sitting in the Miami International Airport, applying to academic teaching positions on his laptop. Having just earned his Doctor of Musical Arts degree in jazz …
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2/6/26
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Monticello Mayor Jason Akers opened the city’s first council meeting of 2026 at 6 p.m. Thursday, January 29. The meeting began with a pair of special recognitions, then approved a series of annual …
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2/5/26
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On Thursday, January 29, Discovery Skills Center held an open house from 9-11 a.m. and had an official ribbon cutting to celebrate the grand opening of their new Adult Center.
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2/4/26
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Rotary welcomed UAM Baseball Head Coach John Harvey and other representatives from the baseball program.
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By Ashley Hogg/Advance Monticellonian
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1/31/26
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For Abby Barnett, success has never been about standing still.
A senior at Drew Central High School, Barnett approaches life with a mindset that blends curiosity, confidence and a willingness to …
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By Jeff McDonald - editor@monticellonews.net
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1/30/26
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Just one of many icy scenes from across Drew County.
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By Ashley Hogg/Advance Monticellonian
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1/30/26
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Dr. Kelly Shrum’s path to medicine began in a small Texas town and led him to a lifelong calling of caring for women and families in rural Arkansas. Shrum grew up in Perryton, Texas, and graduated …
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1/29/26
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Advantages of Southeast Arkansas held a ribbon cutting for their new adult wing. Employees gave tours of the facility and refreshments were served.
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1/29/26
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Select Concrete Co. made a generous donation to support Drew Central Pre-K’s first ever graduation.
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1/29/26
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Drew Central Kindergarten celebrates 100 days smarter on the 100th day of school.
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1/28/26
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The University of Central Arkansas congratulates more than 1,600 students who were named to the fall 2025 Dean's List. The following Drew County students were included on the list: Lacey Pierce of …
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1/24/26
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The University of Central Arkansas congratulates more than 1,200 students who were named as Presidential Scholars. The following Drew County students were featured on the list: Hannah McFarland of …
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1/24/26
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