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Episode 15 of Season 2 of Monticello Minute Unscripted is on Youtube!
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12/12/25
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Mainline Health Systems is welcoming a new women’s health provider to its Monticello clinic, and for Dr. Jasmine McKissick, the move represents both a professional milestone and a personal …
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By Jeff McDonald - editor@monticellonewes.net
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12/11/25
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Seasons Greetings from the Monticello Weyerhaeuser team. We are excited to be part of the community and look forward to meeting you. Please feel free to stop by our current office space located at …
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Special to the Advance
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12/10/25
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John McClendon, Chairman of the Board of Union Bank was joined by board members Mike Akin, Joel Stevens, and Robin McClendon, Union Bank President Dave Dickson, along with Dr. Doug Osbourne and …
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12/6/25
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Episode 14 of Season 2 of Monticello Minute Unscripted is on Youtube!
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12/5/25
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The City of Monticello welcomed in the Christmas season this Sunday with the theme of “Home for the Holidays”.
The event was organized by the Mayor’s Beautification Committee, …
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12/5/25
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The annual Carols of Christmas parade was held at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, December 2. There was a great turnout by the community and everyone had fun.
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By Jeff McDonald - editor@monticellonews.net
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12/4/25
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On Tuesday, December 2, Ms. Laura Weatherford, originally from Tuckerman, and currently residing in Grand Manor’s Memory Care unit, played a Christmas piano concert for Grand Manor residents …
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By Ashley Hogg - Publisher
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12/3/25
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Conway County 4-H members Caroline, 11, and Adeline Dixon, 8, took their prize-winning turkeys to the Arkansas Governor’s Mansion on Thursday, where Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders pardoned them …
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11/29/25
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Episode 13 of Season 2 of Monticello Minute Unscripted is on Youtube!
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11/28/25
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The Rotary Club of Monticello heard from Coach Wayne Sherrer, Head Coach of the Monticello Billies Basketball team. Coach Sherrer discussed the upcoming season and invited everyone out to support the …
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11/28/25
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The City of Monticello hosted its first ever Praise in the Park event from 4-7 p.m. on Saturday, November 22. The event was held at McCloy Park and featured food trucks, vendors, guest speakers, and …
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11/27/25
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’Tis the season to be jolly—and The Advance-Monticellonian is helping spread Christmas cheer throughout Drew County.
Local businesses have teamed up with the Advance to create unique …
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By Advance Staff
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11/26/25
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Episode 12 of Season 2 of Monticello Minute Unscripted is on Youtube!
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11/25/25
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A school-wide assembly at LISA Academy North Middle-High School in North Little Rock took a surprising turn today when the Milken Family Foundation entered the gymnasium for a special announcement: …
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11/23/25
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A photo of the Aurora Borealis, or Northern Lights, that was captured above Weevil Pond on the University of Arkansas at Monticello’s campus. This two night occurrence is extremely rare in …
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11/22/25
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Several Drew County youth earned top honors this year at the Arkansas State Fair, showcasing months of dedication and hard work with their livestock projects. A select group of those exhibitors also …
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By Heather Perry - Advance Reporter
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11/21/25
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The Drew Central Middle School Junior Beta Club is hosting a shoe drive now through Christmas break to raise funds and provide opportunities for families in developing countries.
The drive …
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11/21/25
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11/20/25
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On Tuesday, November 18, volunteers distributed and delivered food boxes to 156 Drew Co. residents who were set to miss out on their usual food allotment from the Food Bank. Amanda Killingsworth saw …
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11/19/25
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The University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM) has announced that William “Hud” Jackson, head coach of UAM Football, will step down from his coaching duties at the end of the 2025 season …
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11/15/25
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Episode 11 of Season 2 of Monticello Minute Unscripted is on Youtube!
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11/14/25
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The South Arkansas Flow Mountain Bike Team has wrapped up its second successful season, continuing to inspire young riders across Drew County through teamwork, endurance and community spirit.
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By Heather Perry - Advance Reporter
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11/14/25
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Drew County Judge Jessie Griffin called Monday’s quorum court meeting to order at 6 p.m. with the invocation and Pledge of Allegiance. All justices of the peace were present except Orlando …
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By Jeff McDonald - editor@monticellonews.net
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11/13/25
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For Amanda Carpenter, teaching isn’t just a career — it’s a calling rooted in compassion, creativity and community.
Carpenter, a 1994 graduate of Drew Central High School, grew …
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By Heather Perry - Advance Reporter
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11/12/25
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