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College of Forestry, Agriculture and Natural Resources
University of Arkansas at Monticello
Arkansas Forest Resources Center
U of A System Division of Agriculture
Jaret Rushing, a …
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By Lon Tegels
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1/20/24
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A member of the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture family and her husband and children who died suddenly in December will be memorialized by the Arkansas 4-H Foundation.
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Special to the Advance
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1/19/24
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Options held their first banquet to bring awareness and raise funds for victims and survivors of domestic abuse.
The event is a regional event as Options directly serves seven counties, but …
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Jeff McDonald
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1/18/24
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Monticello and the surrounding areas were hit with cold, wintery weather on Sunday, January 14. Snowpocalypse cometh, don’t believe me, go check the grocery stores.
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Jeff McDonald
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1/17/24
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A winter storm moved into Monticello last night, covering the roads with snow and patches of ice. Monticello police department advises everyone to please stay home if possible so ARDOT can plow the …
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1/15/24
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Gregory Berryman was nominated and accepted into the 2024 Dream All-American Bowl. After rigorous review from the committee, the top athletes were invited to play in the exclusive all-star game and …
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1/14/24
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The Monticello Economic Development Commission (MEDC) opened the 2024 business year with their January Board meeting which was held at noon on Wednesday, January 3, at the Monticello Country Club.
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Jeff McDonald - editor@monticellonews.net
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1/13/24
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The Drew County Quorum Court held its first meeting of 2024 on Monday, January 8, in the Quorum Court chambers. Justice of the Peace Frank Appleberry opened with an invocation, after which all in …
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Jeff McDonald - editor@monticellonews.net
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1/12/24
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Special to the Advance
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1/11/24
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Princeton La’Mir Robison was born in the Olivia Faith Beebe Nursery at Baptist Health Medical Center-Drew County on Tuesday, January 2, at 7:31 a.m., making him the firstborn baby at the …
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1/10/24
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Friends of John H. Johnson Museum, curators of the life and legacy of John H. Johnson announced the release of their debut children’s book, Johnny Was His Name: The Boy Who Grew Up To Become …
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1/7/24
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The Drew County Clerk's office will begin accepting passport applications on behalf of the U.S. Department of State. U.S. citizens planning international travel may apply for their passports …
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1/6/24
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President of the local NAACP, Clarissa Pace, and the executive committee announce plans for the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday Celebration and Observance. The celebration will be held Monday, …
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1/5/24
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According to the Chief of Police, Carlos Garcia, Monticello officers were dispatched at 11:30 a.m. on January 1,2024 to the 300 block of East Willis St. in reference to a male subject being shot. The …
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1/4/24
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On Saturday, December 30, 2023, the city of Monticello, and the citizens of Drew County suffered a tragic loss. While visiting family in Northfield Township, Mich., Don, Hope, Kenneth, and Elizabeth …
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Jeff McDonald - editor@monticellonews.net
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1/3/24
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Construction on Arby’s continues to progress nicely. The finishing touches are underway with signs placed on the building, and the pictured sign going up. The grand opening will take place at …
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12/31/23
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The Monticello High School Cheerleaders finished 3rd in the 4A State Cheer Competition on Friday, December 15. The squad will conclude their competition season heading to compete at NCA Nationals in …
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12/30/23
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The team at the Advance Monticellonian is happy to announce the addition of Joanna Poole to the editorial staff. Poole will be handling the bulk of the work for the Eagle Democrat in Warren, and will …
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Jeff McDonald - editor@monticellonews.net
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12/29/23
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Special to the Advance
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12/28/23
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Another amazing mural completed by Erin Ashcraft. It is the perfect addition to the Monticello Branch Library. Stop by and see if you can spot the local Arkansas authors.
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12/27/23
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Edward Jones agent, Jay Jones held a Christmas open house from 2-4 p.m. on Tuesday, December 19. Jones said that the open house was a three-fold event. First he wanted to have a Christmas themed open …
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12/24/23
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7th graders from Drew Central Middle School recently competed in the Patriot’s Pen essay contest. There were 17 contestants in all. The contest was presented and judged by the local VFW …
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12/23/23
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This year’s Wreaths Across America Day took place on Saturday, December 16. Thanks to a hard working and dedicated group of volunteers, 612 wreaths were distributed in Oakland Cemetery.
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Jeff McDonald - editor@monticellonews.net
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12/22/23
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Special to the Advance
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12/21/23
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The Monticello City Council closed out 2023 with their December meeting on Thursday, December 14. Monticello Mayor Jason Akers called the meeting to order at 6 p.m. There was a roll call that found …
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Jeff McDonald - editor@monticellonews.net
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12/20/23
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