One hundred and twenty-one votes were cast Monday, May 9, as early voting in the preferential primary began in Drew County. Early voting will run through Election Day, May 24, announced County Clerk … more

Sergeant Major Donna Rogers King, a Monticello native, was inducted into the Quartermaster Hall of Fame at Fort Lee, VA on May 4, 2022. The Quartermaster Hall of Fame is highest form of recognition … more

The Drew County Extension Homemakers Council recently recognized students from the University of Arkansas at Monticello who were awarded their academic scholarships for the past academic year. The … more

Special to the Advance Members of SEARK Reading Council nominated literacy leaders from Southeast Arkansas to be honored at this year’s Celebrate Literacy Spring meeting that was held April … more

Jane Lee and Stephen Coburn, both of Monticello, are on the 2,200-mile journey of the Appalachian Trail. Coburn & Lee provide this  third installment as a first-person account from their … more

Farming and agriculture are major drivers in the economy and lifestyle of Southeast Arkansas. Each year, Drew County chooses one family as the recipient of the Farm Family of the Year award. This … more

Arbor Day is traditionally recognized on the last Friday of April.  This year is special because it also recognizes the 150th Anniversary of the tree-planting holiday.   As a Tree … more

Special to the Advance Keith Wells of Monticello is seeking re-election to the Monticello School District school board zone 2. Wells stated, “I have served the children of Monticello, their … more

Special to the Advance Akers has been in public service as a law enforcement officer for over 28 years, where he currently serves as Chief of Police in Monticello. While at MPD, Chief Akers has … more