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On April 29, Dr. Kay Walter, professor of English at the University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM), received the Carolyn Pittman Lifetime Service Award from the Arkansas Council of Teachers of …
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5/16/26
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Episode 14 of Season 3 of Monticello Minute Unscripted is on Youtube!
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5/15/26
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Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund (ASPSF) raised $61,000 during its second annual Day of Giving on March 20, showing strong statewide support for single parents working toward a college degree.
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5/15/26
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Members of Second Baptist Church Monticello say they expected to help a few dozen families when they opened a food pantry this Spring. Instead, within just over a month, the ministry has grown into a …
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5/14/26
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A National Day of Prayer Service was held Thursday, May 7, at noon on the Drew County Courthouse front lawn. Pastors and other local leaders, joined by the community, voiced prayers for American …
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5/13/26
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For Darshauna Shepard, coming home was never just about geography — it was about purpose.
A 2008 graduate of Drew Central, Shepard now walks the same halls she once did as a student, this time …
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By Ashley Hogg
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5/13/26
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The Effie Brooks Civic Club met on May 13, 2026, at 7 p.m. at Holmes Chapel Life Center with twenty-three members present.
The meeting was called to order by President Smith at 7:06 p.m.
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5/9/26
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Episode 13 of Season 3 of Monticello Minute Unscripted is on Youtube!
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5/8/26
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For Elizabeth Bulloch Burnett, success has never been measured solely by professional accolades, but by the impact she leaves on the place she calls home.
A 1990 graduate of Monticello High …
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By Heather Perry - Advance Reporter
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5/8/26
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Ten students from the College of Forestry, Agriculture and Natural Resources (CFANR) at the University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM) were recently recognized for their academic accomplishments …
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5/8/26
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Two long-time members of the Arkansas outdoor education community, along with two of their children, have been memorialized on the grounds of the Arkansas 4-H Center near Little Rock.
Staff at …
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5/7/26
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The Monticello-Drew County Chamber of Commerce hosted the annual Arkansas Scholars Luncheon for Monticello and Drew Central seniors on Thursday, April 23. The luncheon celebrated the academic …
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By Hannah Diffee - Advance Monticellonian
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5/5/26
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On Thursday, April 24, the local Rotary Club met at Moonraker Studios on Main Street. Owner Erica Barnett informed the club of upcoming events and the local artists’ work.
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5/4/26
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The CALL in Southeast Arkansas is collaborating with community partners across the area to raise awareness and support for children and families impacted by foster care in Southeast Arkansas during …
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5/4/26
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The 2026 Drew County Master Gardeners Annual Plant Sale was held at Monticello Coffee Company on April 25.
Members and guests enjoyed wonderful weather. There were a variety of plants, crafts, …
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5/3/26
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Hallie Shoffner, Democratic Candidate for U.S. Senate, Arkansas’s 4th congressional district, visited Monticello Monday and made stops at the University of Arkansas at Monticello, Monticello Coffee …
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5/2/26
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Episode 12 of Season 3 of Monticello Minute Unscripted is on YouTube!
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5/1/26
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Each year, the Arkansas Press Association holds statewide contests for newspaper advertising and editorial content. Last week, staff from the Advance-Monticellonian traveled to Hot Springs to an …
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5/1/26
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According to Monticello Mayor Jason Akers, the City of Monticello has received authorization to proceed with accepting bids for $324,000 in improvements to the Monticello Sports Complex.
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5/1/26
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Last week, Advance-Monticellonian Publisher Ashley Hogg met with Drew Central School District to give a donation to the Pirate Nation Foundation. This donation was made possible by the community …
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4/30/26
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The staff of Baptist Health Medical Center-Drew County recently held a food drive for local seniors.
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4/30/26
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The Monticello City Council moved forward on several key items during its recent meeting, including advancing a wellhead protection ordinance, discussing city facility renovations, addressing …
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By Ashley Hogg and Kinzley Jordan
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4/29/26
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North Arkansas College of the University of Arkansas (UA Northark) and the University of Arkansas at Monticello are set to announce a new partnership that will expand access to affordable higher …
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4/28/26
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All A’s 6 th Grade
Garner Abbott, Elijah Anthony, Evelina Babst, Ben Barton, Kaydence Burks, Grace Burnett, Pippa Caldwell, Laikyn Cantrell, Kingston Cason, John Coburn, Lauren Cruce, Mark …
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4/27/26
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The Drew County Democrats will hold their April monthly meeting on Monday, April 27, at 6 p.m. at the Monticello Library conference room, located at 114 W. Jefferson Ave.
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4/26/26
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