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The lobby of the main branch of Commercial Bank and Trust Co. was full of guests last Thursday as the staff celebrated the last 40 years working with George Harris.
Todd Smith, new President for …
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By Ashley Hogg
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8/31/22
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Nashville, Tenn. was buzzing with Ward Davis fans this weekend for his headliner debut at The Ryman Auditorium.
Davis, a Drew County native, moved to Nashville around 22 years ago to fulfill his …
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By Ashley Hogg
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8/24/22
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With a shorter than normal agenda, the Monticello City Council met Tuesday night to hear regular reports from department heads and approve a resolution to appoint a new City Clerk.
Dr. Jess …
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By Ashley Hogg
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8/24/22
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Monticello Police Chief Jason Akers and MPD officers, Shaun Curtis and William West recently shared about new technology that the department has acquired, often from grants, with the Monticello …
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By Ember Davis
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8/22/22
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In Nashville, Tenn., there sits a brick building often referred to as “The Mother Church.”
The Ryman Auditorium is a place rich in history and culture, and remains relevant in the …
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By Ashley Hogg
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8/19/22
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Earlier this year, Mayor Paige Chase announced she would not seek re-election for the Office of Mayor in November 2022. The filling period of the Office of Mayor has passed and Monticello has three …
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By Ashley Hogg
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8/17/22
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The University of Arkansas at Monticello has announced the appointment of Dr. Shuneize Slater as dean of the School of Mathematical and Natural Sciences. Dr. Slater joins the leadership team at UAM …
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8/16/22
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Over the past two years, civic clubs around the country ceased to meet due to Covid-19 guidelines. Memberships plummeted and club leaders scrambled to figure out how to regain the pre-covid …
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8/15/22
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On July 9, Tom Richard was awarded first prize at the South Arkansas Art Center’s (SAAC) Annual Juried Art Competition Exhibit. His winning entry was “Bubble Gum on Art Triptych: …
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8/15/22
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Soaring costs and historic inflation is hitting the hospital industry and Drew Memorial Health System is not immune, according to DMHS Chief Executive Officer Scott Barrilleaux, who briefed the Court …
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By Melissa Orrell
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8/12/22
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Drew Central School District has been awarded a $120,000 SOAR (Successful Outcomes for Arkansas Readers) grant from the Arkansas Department of Education to enhance literacy instruction and learning …
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8/11/22
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After a handful of technical difficulties on Election Day, the votes were counted and the One Cent Sales Tax that has been in existence in Monticello for 25 years, will continue for another 15 years.
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By Ashley Hogg
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8/10/22
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Since 1993, Drew County has participated in an annual fundraiser for Log-A-Load. This organization, founded in 1988, benefits hospitals that are a part of the Children’s Miracle Network. …
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By Ashley Hogg
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8/10/22
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Attorney General Leslie Rutledge today announced that Arkansas is joining a nationwide Anti-Robocall Litigation Task Force with 48 other states and the District of Columbia. The purpose is to …
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8/8/22
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The University of Arkansas at Monticello is pleased to announce the return of seat sponsorships after the incredible support during the 2021-2022 athletic year. UAM alumni, families, fans, and …
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8/6/22
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Children of all ages gathered at the University of Arkansas at Monticello last week to attend a week long SMArts Summer Theatre Camp with SEARK Concert Association.
Students met and practiced …
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By Ashley Hogg
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8/5/22
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After two years at McCloy Park, the 2022 Drew County Log a Load for Kids will return to Pauline Baptist Church at 5 p.m., Saturday, August 6. Individual tickets are $25 and will be available at …
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By Lon Tegels
College of Forestry, Agriculture and Natural Resources
University of Arkansas at Monticello
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8/4/22
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Each month, residents of the City of Monticello get a post card sized bill in the mail that has a break down of water, sewer and trash charges. This bill is sent from City Hall and is charged based …
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By Ashley Hogg
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8/3/22
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After two years at McCloy Park, the 2022 Drew County Log a Load for Kids will return to Pauline Baptist Church at 5 p.m., Saturday, August 6. Individual tickets are $25 and will be available at …
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8/3/22
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The 2022 graduates of the Associate of Applied Science in Nursing program at the University of Arkansas at Monticello recently achieved a 100% pass rate on the National Council Licensure …
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8/2/22
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If you own property, are constructing a building, or simply wanting to know about whether your house is built in a flood zone, you’ve most likely used a land surveyor.
Even though land …
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By Lon Tegels
College of Forestry, Agriculture and Natural Resources
University of Arkansas at Monticello
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8/1/22
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The University of Central Arkansas held spring commencement on Friday, May 6, and Saturday, May 7, 2022, in the Farris Center on campus.
The university conferred 1,032 undergraduate and 282 …
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7/29/22
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The women’s basketball program at South Arkansas Community College recently learned that its 2021-2022 team was among the top 10 finishers for NJCAA Academic Team of the Year in its …
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7/29/22
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Monticello Ambulance Service Inc. recently announced the partnership with Pafford Medical Services to provide Monticello Ambulance Service Inc.
with management oversight.
After 50 …
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7/28/22
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