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Employees from Phoenix Youth and Family Services, along with the Newton Family, joined together and distributed Turkey Dinner boxes to the community as part of their Week of Gratitude 2024. The staff …
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12/6/24
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The 2nd Annual Christmas Tree Extravaganza was held at the Wilmar Community Center on December 1, 2024. The event was sponsored by Mrs. Sandra Charles on behalf of the Juneteenth Association. Miss …
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12/5/24
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The Drew County Christmas Parade was held at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, December 3. Each float was designed based on a Christmas song. There were a wide variety of entrants this year, even some that included …
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12/4/24
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On Thursday, November 21, Mr. Les Pack and Dr. Kevin Bryson from the University of Arkansas at Monticello’s Jazz Program were the featured guests at Monticello Rotary Club’s meeting. The …
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11/30/24
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For work battling hypertension, Mainline Health Systems, Inc. was recognized as Million Hearts® 2024 Hypertension Control Champions .
Awarded jointly by the Centers for Disease Control and …
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11/29/24
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To honor and celebrate the legacy of the Bragg Family, the Arkansas Archeological Society has established a "Bragg Family Training Program in Archeology Grant" that is intended to minimize financial …
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11/28/24
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Grand Manor held a grand opening for their new Memory Care facility from 2-4 p.m. on Sunday, November 24. The memory care will specialize in offering care and services to those experiencing acute …
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11/27/24
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Children in need are being blessed this Christmas season through the Samaritan’s Purse project, Operation Christmas Child . Individuals, families and groups have the opportunity to pack a …
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11/24/24
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On Tuesday, November 19, the Sadie Johnson Community Center played host to the Monticello Outdoor Recreation Regional Listening Session. The purpose of the session was to focus on outdoor recreation …
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11/23/24
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Pam Setser and Kay Thomas brought a Mt. View Thanksgiving in music and stories to Monticello Coffee Company from 8-9 a.m. on Monday, November 18.
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11/22/24
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The Monticello City Council met at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, November 19 for their monthly called meeting. All aldermen were present with the exception of Michael James. After an invocation by Craig McRae …
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11/21/24
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Weyerhaeuser Company, one of the world’s largest private owners of timberlands, has announced an estimated $500 million investment to build a new, state-of-the-art TimberStrand® facility …
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11/18/24
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On Thursday, November 7, the Rotary Club of Monticello presented Sandy Funderburg with a donation to the local Wreaths Across America Campaign. The donation allowed the group to purchase over 500 …
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11/17/24
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According to Mayor Jason Akers, the City of Monticello completed their fourth City Wide clean up this week, where all city departments dedicated a day to picking up litter and trash from Monticello …
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11/16/24
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The Drew County Quorum Court met at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, November 12. Justice Joe Williams, Jr. led an invocation, and the Pledge Of Allegiance was recited by all in attendance. County Clerk Stephanie …
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11/15/24
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On Monday, November 11, Veterans Day, The Drew County Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony at 10 a.m. at the Drew County Courthouse. The ceremony was …
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11/14/24
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The Monticello Economic Development Commission met at noon on Wednesday, November 6 at the Monticello Country Club. Commission Chair, Bennie Ryburn, III reported that in the month of October, the …
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11/13/24
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An aerial photograph of the progress being made on the Scogin Dr. overpass project.
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11/8/24
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Congratulation to MMS, MJHS and MHS 2024 Region 3 All-Region Choir Students.
Fifteen Monticello choir students participated in the 2024 ArkCDA Region 3 Jr. and Sr. all-region choir …
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11/8/24
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According to documents obtained from the 10th Judicial District Prosecuting Attorney’s office, On December 11, 2023, agents from the Tenth Judicial District Drug Task Force apprehended Amanda …
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11/7/24
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Tuesday, November 5, Election Day 2024 has come to an end. Voters in Drew County cast a total of 6,382 votes in the General Election with 163 Absentee Votes, 4,644 Early Votes, and 1,575 votes cast …
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11/6/24
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The local community shows their support with camo
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11/5/24
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The University of Arkansas Monticello played host to a housing summit for Ashley, Drew, and Bradley counties on Thursday, October 24. Guests were able to hear current facts and statistics about the …
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11/2/24
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Dr. Kay Walter, professor of English for the School of Arts and Humanities at the University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM), was recently recognized nationally for her work as the editor of The …
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11/1/24
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10/31/24
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