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The community is invited to attend the second annual Monticello Juneteenth Festival on Sunday, June 14, from 2-5 p.m. on the Monticello Square, for an afternoon of celebration, culture, music, …
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6/4/26
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Beginning 2 p.m. Thursday, June 4, the City of Monticello will be accepting bids for $324,000 in improvements to the Monticello Sports Complex.
The project is funded by a grant that was …
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6/4/26
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When Gary Goff accepted the head football coaching position at the University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM), he wasn't simply taking over another football program.
He was embracing what he …
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6/3/26
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Cadets with the local Civil Air Patrol spoke to the Monticello Rotary Club during its May 21 meeting. Rotary meets at noon on the first and third Thursdays of the month at the Monticello Country …
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6/2/26
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Maggie Fakouri, recent Monticello High School graduate, hosted a ‘Mahjong for a Mission’ community event on May 21 at the Monticello Country Club. The event was held in honor of Foster Care …
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6/1/26
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The Drew County Extension Homemakers Council recently awarded two $1,000 scholarships to area students. The recipients of the 2026 scholarships are McKinzie Adcock and Ryli Birch.
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5/31/26
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Drew Central Elementary School recently hosted an awards assembly to recognize students who have excelled in the classroom during the second nine weeks of the spring semester. Winners for each grade …
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5/30/26
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On Saturday, May 23, Eureka Lodge No. 40 celebrated their terquasquicentennial (175th) anniversary with a cornerstone ceremony on the Monticello Square. The ceremony took place at 10 a.m., with Mayor …
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5/29/26
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Detectives with the Monticello Police Department Criminal Investigation Division (CID) are investigating a shooting that occurred Monday, May 25, 2026.
At approximately 4 a.m., Monticello Police …
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5/28/26
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It is a timeless sports adage that beating a good team four times in a single season is one of the toughest feats to accomplish. On Friday afternoon, the Monticello Lady Billies didn’t care about …
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5/27/26
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For Kinsley Hobbs, faith and family have never been separate parts of life. Instead, they are woven together into nearly everything she does — from the way she treats people to the goals she has …
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5/27/26
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For Jennifer Cotton, helping others has never been just a career choice — it’s been a calling she couldn’t ignore.
Cotton, a licensed clinical social worker based at the Mainline clinic on …
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5/27/26
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The Drew County Health Foundation hosted its annual golf tournament on Friday, May 8, on the Monticello Country Club golf course. The tournament, sponsored by Weyerhaeuser, Johnson Controls, and …
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5/25/26
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Members of American Legion Post #2 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4515 will hold a commemorative Memorial Day ceremony at 10 a.m. on Monday, May 25, on the Drew County Courthouse lawn, honoring …
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5/24/26
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Spring on the Square 2026 took place on Friday, May 15, on the Monticello Square. The event included local vendors, food trucks, and live music by American Idol winner Trent Harmon.
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5/23/26
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Episode 15 of Season 3 of Monticello Minute Unscripted is on Youtube!
Click here to watch Episode 15!
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5/22/26
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LETTERS FROM THE BOYS
(The following letter written in jest was sent to J.G. Brewster by his nephew, who was stationed in Indio, Cal.)
Dear Uncle Garvin:
Received your letter today and …
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5/22/26
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The SEARK Miracle League played its final game of the spring season on Saturday, May 16, at the Monticello Sports Complex. As usual, the game was full of smiles, cheers, victories, and all-around …
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5/22/26
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On May 13, Drew County jury convicted Jimmie L. Foster of Dermott on a charge of Felon in Possession of a Firearm following a traffic stop and subsequent investigation conducted by the Arkansas State …
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5/21/26
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The University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM) held its spring commencement exercises on Friday, May 8, in the Steelman Field House. Dr. Peggy Doss, chancellor of UAM, recognized graduates completing …
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5/20/26
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Congratulations to Monticello and Drew Central High School graduates!
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5/20/26
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Monticello Duplicate Bridge Club played a club championship game on Monday, May 11, in the Union Bank community room. Twenty-two people participated. The winners (in order) were Elizabeth …
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5/19/26
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The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution is a non-profit, non-political volunteer women's service organization. DAR members are dedicated to promoting historic preservation, …
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5/19/26
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This year, we were proud to have 32 students participate in internship opportunities across various career fields and community partnerships. While not every student is pictured, the following are …
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5/18/26
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On the morning of May 5, 2026, community leaders, child welfare experts, church leaders and concerned citizens gathered on the Monticello Town Square in support of children in foster care in Drew …
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5/17/26
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