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On January 15, nine schools from the southeast Arkansas area came together to compete in the southeast Co-op junior quiz tournament. Dewitt placed third, Rison took second, And Drew Central were …
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1/23/26
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This photo was taken on Monday, January 19, as part of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration Summit held at the Sadie Johnson Building. The summit was an all day celebration of the life and …
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1/22/26
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With the help of Dr. Michael Blazier's Fire Management and Herbicides class and Forest Manager Stacy Wilson, Drew County Master Gardeners recently began spring prep work for the pollinator area at …
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1/21/26
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On January 6, 2026, A Drew County jury found Monticello resident, Derrick Jackson, guilty of Sexual Assault in the Second Degree. In 2025, the Arkansas State Police Crimes Against Children Hotline …
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1/18/26
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Young Arkansans will soon have the chance to step into the boots of a wildlife biologist as the 2026 Wonders of Waterfowl Workshop offers an exciting day of hands-on activities and field-based …
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1/17/26
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Commercial Bank & Trust is proud to announce the promotion of Nick Temple to Senior Vice President of IT Operations & Security. Since joining the bank in September 2013, Nick has held various …
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1/16/26
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The Drew County Quorum Court met Monday, Jan. 12, for its regular January meeting, addressing routine business, major equipment purchases and a pointed dispute over communication between county …
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By Jeff McDonald - editor@monticellonews.net
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1/15/26
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Baptist Health Medical Center-Drew County is excited to share that one of their very own Labor and Delivery nurses, Hannah, welcomed a sweet baby on New Year’s Day at Baptist Health Medical …
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1/14/26
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The Drew County Log-a-Load for Kids would like to thank our 2025 supporters for
helping us raise $103,500.00 for Arkansas Children’s Hospital
PLATINUM
C&L WOOD, …
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1/7/26
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Color Our Community - January
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1/2/26
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Eureka Lodge No. 40 F&AM spreading Christmas cheer to the residents of Belle View Estates
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1/1/26
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On Monday, December 29, the Arkansas Sports Network announced that Ray’s had been awarded their Golden Knife Award. This award is based on fan votes, and ASN released the following statement:
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12/31/25
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The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) DII Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) announced Tuesday that Ronnie Johnson, a member of the University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM) …
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12/26/25
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On Monday, December 22, Eureka Lodge No. 40 F. &AM celebrated its 175 th Installation of officers.
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12/25/25
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A candidate for Arkansas House District 94 is running despite a past misdemeanor conviction that appears to prohibit her from holding office under the Arkansas Constitution.
The decision to …
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12/24/25
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At approximately 12:13 a.m. on December 21, 2025, deputies with the Drew County Sheriff’s Office, along with medical personnel, were dispatched to a residence on Sullivan Road in the Rock Springs …
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12/22/25
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Commercial Bank is proud to announce Tammy Allison as the recipient of the 2025 RISE Award for Leadership. The RISE Award, first introduced in 2024, recognizes a team member who demonstrates …
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12/21/25
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Local non-profits received charitable donations as part of the Advance’s Professor Pigskin Challenge.
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12/20/25
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The finale of Season 2 of Monticello Minute Unscripted is on YouTube!
Click here to watch the finale!
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12/19/25
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Wanda Cruce pauses with a smile during a retirement reception hosted by Commercial Bank, where she has devoted nearly 31 years of service. Cruce, remembered for her warmth and dedication, will retire …
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By Heather Perry - Advance Monticellonian
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12/19/25
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The weatherman predicted cold,
But, snug in coats, we ventured bold
To Oakland Cemetery to lay wreaths
Where soldiers from our city sleep.
The wreaths were flown in …
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By Judith Lane Bynum
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12/18/25
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12/17/25
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The Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund (ASPSF) is honored to recognize Susan Akin of Monticello as our December 2025 Volunteer of the Month. A retired speech therapist and active community …
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12/14/25
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The University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM) Debate Team earned three awards at the Mississippi State University Bulldog Classic Debate Tournament, held October 11–12 in Starkville, …
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12/13/25
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The annual Wreaths Across America event will be this Saturday, December 13 at 10 a.m. at Oakland Cemetery. Col. David Love Chapter of Daughters of American Revolution is the local sponsor at …
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12/12/25
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