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Baptist Health Medical Center - Drew County is proud to announce the recipient of the prestigious DAISY Award® for this quarter is Beth Perkins, BSN, RN.
“This nurse is always …
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3/17/24
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The Drew County Quorum Court held their monthly meeting at 6 p.m. on Monday, March 11. The roll was called and all court members were present except for Zach Hill who had a previous engagement. After …
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Jeff McDonald - editor@monticellonews.net
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3/16/24
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The Monticello Economic Development Commission met at noon on Wednesday, March 6, for their regularly scheduled monthly meeting. With a quorum present, the commissioners approved the minutes from the …
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Jeff McDonald - editor@monticellonews.net
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3/15/24
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The Monticello Senior High Gym Goats traveled to Camden, Friday, March 8, to compete for the Arkansas State Gymnastics Championship. For the 2nd year in a row, the MHS Gym Goats won 1st place! …
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3/14/24
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The Arkansas Chiropractic Physicians Association held its annual Spring Convention at the Delta by Marriott in Little Rock on March 2, 2024. The association recognized members of the profession for …
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3/13/24
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Ashtyn Smith and Landon Reid represented the Monticello High School Aquagoats at the 4A-1A State Swim Meet in Russellville.
Smith placed second in the 200 Individual Medley and fourth in the 500 …
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3/10/24
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Top mathematics students from the region competed at the annual Arkansas Council for Teachers of Mathematics’ Southeast Arkansas Mathematics Contest hosted at the University of Arkansas at …
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3/9/24
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On February 20, Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin visited the University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM). During the trip, he met with UAM students, including those enrolled in the Arkansas …
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3/8/24
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The University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM) has announced the appointment of Dr. Landon Grimes as vice chancellor for University Advancement and Alumni Engagement.
Dr. Grimes, a Monticello …
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3/7/24
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The Monticello/Drew County Chamber of Commerce held its annual awards banquet at 6 p.m. on Monday, March 4, at the Gibson Center on the University of Arkansas at Monticello campus.
Jeff Newton …
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By Jeff McDonald - editor@monticellonews.net
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3/6/24
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The University of Arkansas at Monticello Weevils completed the 2023-24 regular season with two consecutive wins against Harding University and Ouachita Baptist.
The Weevils would get the victory …
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Jeff Young - Advance Correspondent
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3/6/24
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According to Mayor Jason Akers, Monticello will be one of the first cities in Arkansas to participate in a new 2 year training program designed for training Water Quality Operators.
The two year …
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3/3/24
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Administrative Office of the Courts officials presented a $16,448 award to the Tenth Circuit Adult Drug Court on Thursday, February 22, 2024. The presentation took place at 12:30 p.m. in …
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3/2/24
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Monticello’s Advertising and Promotions (A&P) Commission held its monthly meeting at noon on Monday, February 26, in the Community Room at Citizen’s Bank. Shannon Herman, Andy Patel, …
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Jeff McDonald - editor@monticellonews.net
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3/1/24
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The Monticello City Council held their February meeting at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, February 27, in the City Council Chambers. City Clerk Taryn Wigley called the roll and all members of the council were …
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Jeff McDonald - editor@monticellonews.net
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2/29/24
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Senator Ben Gilmore (center) received the 2023 1st Branch Award on Thursday, February 22. This award is presented for outstanding service by a member of the General Assembly in providing improvement …
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2/28/24
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I am pleased to report that, from a financial standpoint, Drew County is currently in good standing. Our fiscal responsibility and prudent management of resources have allowed us to …
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County Judge Jessie Griffin
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2/25/24
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Dan Boice, director of Library at the University of Arkansas at Monticello, is the author of a new book on Arkansas place names, “Naming Arkansas: Curious Place Names from Greasy …
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2/24/24
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Options domestic violence shelter serves 7 counties. Ashley, Bradley, Chicot, Desha, Drew, Lincoln, and Union. They serve victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, teen dating …
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2/23/24
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The Monticello Planning Commission held their monthly meeting at 6 p.m. on Thursday, February 15. The roll was called and all commissioners were present except Jay Jones. Following the roll call, …
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Jeff McDonald - editor@monticellonews.net
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2/22/24
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The University of Arkansas at Monticello’s Rocky Lindsey has been awarded the Arkansas Veterinarian of the Year for 2023. The presentation was made in Hot Springs at the winter meeting of the …
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By Lon Tegels - College of Forestry, Agriculture and Natural Resources - University of Arkansas at Monticello
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2/21/24
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Monticello Dance Academy has competed in two Regional Dance Competitions these past two weekends. GROOVE in Maumelle, February 3rd and 4th; BRAVO in Little Rock, February 10th and 11th. They will be …
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2/18/24
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Mainline Health Systems Inc. (MHSI) recently announced that Elyse Knobloch has been named the Chief Financial Officer of Mainline Health Systems Inc. Knobloch, who joined the Mainline team in 2023, …
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2/17/24
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