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The Arkansas Rural Health Partnership (ARHP) proudly announces Scott Kuttenkuler as the inaugural President of the Arkansas Rural Health Academy (ARHA)—a transformative initiative set to …
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7/5/25
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Moonraker Studios (Formerly known as Main Street Art) held their annual Kids’ Summer Art Camp. The kids learned about and created their own interpretations of various artist’s work such …
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7/4/25
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The sky was the limit for approximately 30 aspiring scientists and engineers who participated in the 2nd Arkansas High-Powered Rocket Workshop, held from June 9 to 12 at Southern Arkansas University, …
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7/3/25
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On Saturday, June 28, the City of Monticello held a dedication ceremony for the Reconciliation Bench which is located in front of City Hall.
The bench was paid for by funds donated by J. Chester …
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7/2/25
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Episode 15 of Monticello Minute Unscripted is on YouTube!
Episode 15 is the Season One Finale. Our first guest is Sheriff Tim Nichols who comes on to discuss summer safety and ways to contact …
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6/27/25
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On Wednesday, June 18, Weyerhaeuser held an official ground breaking ceremony for the upcoming TimberStrand facility which will be built at the Intermodal sight.
The event had a large turnout …
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By Jeff McDonald - editor@monticellonews.net
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6/25/25
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Weyerhaeuser ground breaking photo gallery
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6/25/25
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Juneteenth celebration photo gallery
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6/25/25
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On Thursday, June 19, the Drew County Chapter of the NAACP hosted the 1st annual Juneteenth Freedom Day celebration on the square in downtown Monticello. The event started at 12:15 p.m. and marked …
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By Jeff McDonald - editor@monticellonews.net
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6/25/25
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Clean up and beautification of Monticello continues with the clean up of this lot on E Gaines St. Prior to these clean up efforts, the lot was covered in railroad cargo trailers. The lot looks …
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6/20/25
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In a continued effort to repair the City’s aging infrastructure many streets have been resurfaced and paved recently. This stretch of Jefferson St. near the library is one of many city streets …
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6/19/25
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Monticello City Council members attended the groundbreaking ceremony at the Weyerhaeuser site.
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By Jeff McDonald
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6/18/25
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The Music Building at the University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM), formerly known as the Fine Arts Building, has been officially listed on the National Register of Historic Places, according to …
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6/18/25
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All A’s 6 th Grade
Liberty Blackburn, Addilyn Bryant, Ella Burris, Yaretzi Carrillo, Breindel Chua, Benjamin Copico, Tyler Dickinson, Addison Diemer, AuBriyunna Dobbs, Madison Downs, …
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6/14/25
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Episode 14 of Monticello Minute Unscripted is on Youtube!
Click here to watch Episode 14!
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6/13/25
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The 78 th annual Arkansas Farm Family of the Year program has announced its eight district farm families, encompassing the breadth of Arkansas agriculture, the state’s largest industry.
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6/13/25
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On Friday, June 6, Paradigm Fitness celebrated five years and also hosted an open house for their new location on Old Warren Road. The event featured Food Truck Friday, and local band High Lonesome …
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6/12/25
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The Drew County Quorum Court met Monday, June 9, with County Judge Jessie Griffin calling the meeting to order at 6 p.m. Justices of the Peace Zachary Hill and Craig Kaminicki were absent.
Judge …
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6/11/25
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As one of the Drew County Master Gardeners’ projects, work was recently completed at the Drew County Museum. Azaleas were replaced, new flowering beds were created and a clean-up of all …
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6/7/25
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Episode 13 of Monticello Minute Unscripted is on Youtube!
Click here to watch Episode 13!
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6/6/25
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Khloe LeighAnn Roque Wood, 7, of Monticello, was crowned Petite Little Miss Arkansas and Photogenic at the 46th annual Little Miss Arkansas Pageant held on Saturday, May 24,2025, in Hot …
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6/6/25
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May was National Historic Preservation month in Arkansas and Drew County received a major improvement to a significant historic site.
Rough & Ready Cemetery is on the National Historic …
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6/5/25
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Scenes from this past weekend’s Market in the Park Farmer’s Market. Check them out each Saturday in June from 8 a.m. until noon.
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6/4/25
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Episode 12 of Monticello Minute Unscripted is on Youtube!
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5/30/25
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Mayor Jason Akers called the May meeting of the Monticello City Council to order at 6 p.m., on Tuesday, May 27. After the roll was called it was found that all of the Aldermen and Alderwomen were …
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By Jeff McDonald - editor@monticellonews.net
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5/29/25
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