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On Monday, October 9, Grand Manor held a flag pole dedication service. Doris Akin (seated center) looks on as her brother, Chaplain Walter Carter Tucker, is honored in this Grand Manor flag pole …
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10/14/23
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The Drew County Quorum Court held its October meeting at 6 p.m. on Monday, October 9, in the Quorum Court Chambers. The meeting opened with a word of prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance. The roll was …
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By Jeff McDonald - editor@monticellonews.net
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10/13/23
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Pictured front row from left:
Kailiah Miller
Allison Durham
Kyla Johnson
Football sweetheart Paige King
Homecoming Queen Sayveiona Durden
Kierstyn Camden
Carlee …
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10/12/23
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October 6, 2023 – (Arkansas City, Ark.) The State of Arkansas will observe the annual John H. Johnson Day Wednesday, November 1, 2023, at John H. Johnson Museum, 604 President Street, Arkansas …
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10/11/23
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Baptist Health has reached a definitive agreement to add Drew Memorial Health System in Monticello to the Baptist Health system. The acquisition will be subject to customary regulatory approvals, and …
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10/11/23
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Street and drainage crews have worked to open up clogged and overgrown sections of Godfrey Creek, like this section in the area of Conley and Pauline Street, that were causing water to get over …
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10/8/23
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Before Friday's game, Pirate Foundation donors were recognized on the newly turfed field.
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10/7/23
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Monticello’s VFW recently made donations to both the Monticello and Drew Central School Districts. Drew Central received a $400 donation that went to the cheer program. Monticello’s Art …
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10/6/23
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In rural Arkansas, a cooperative experiment is underway by scientists from the University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM) College of Forestry, Agriculture, and Natural Resources in collaboration with …
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10/5/23
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10/5/23
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The Arkansas Health Care Association held district beauty pageants for residents of nursing facilities and assisted living facilities. The District 6 event took place Friday, September 29, at New …
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10/5/23
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According to the Monticello Police Chief, Carlos Garcia, Miracle Deshazer, 23, of Monticello, was arrested and charged with Theft of Property and Financial Identity Fraud by the Monticello Police …
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10/4/23
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Photos taken by Bennie Ryburn III.
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10/2/23
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10/2/23
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10/2/23
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The University of Arkansas at Monticello College of Technology-McGehee’s Star Student for the month of September is Mary Raney-Lucas, a sophomore early childhood education student from …
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10/1/23
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According to the Monticello Police Chief, Carlos Garcia, on January 23,2023, the police department received a call from Animal Control Officer, Ray Garrison, regarding a dog tied to a tree at the …
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9/30/23
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The September meeting of the Monticello City Council opened at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, September 26. The roll was called and all council members were present except for Cedric Leonard. Alderman Craig …
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Jeff McDonald - editor@monticellonews.net
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9/29/23
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Twelve students have been selected for the 2023 homecoming court at the University of Arkansas at Monticello: Kinlee Baker, Rylee Brewer, Rayvin Callaway, Allison Chambers, Taylor East, Katelyn …
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9/28/23
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* Editors Note: There is some explicit language in this story. It has been edited as much as possible, while still allowing it to impact the story the same way it impacted the hearing. As a staff, we …
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9/27/23
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Drew County has a unique educational facility that is at the disposal of students from both the Drew Central School District and students from the Monticello School District. The Monticello …
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9/25/23
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Monticello Mayor Jason Akers joined members of the COL David Love Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, to read and present a Proclamation recognizing September 17-23 as Constitution Week in …
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9/24/23
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Monticello Public Works crews continue to work to improve storm drainage runoff. One of this weeks projects is in the area of East Jackson and Watts Streets.
City Crews located a clogged culvert …
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9/23/23
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Pictured from L to R: Front Row: Madison Bitely, Neely Taylor, and Madeline Stanley; Second Row: Queen Riley Derryberry and Honor Maid Amauri Huskey; Third Row: Annika Nichols, Audrey Howard, and …
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9/22/23
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5th Annual Hattie’s Hotrods held at Monticello Sports Complex
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The Davis family is pictured with the truck, motorcycle, and car that won Davis Family Picks on Saturday, September 16, at this year’s Hattie’s Hotrods event. There were a lot of …
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9/21/23
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