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The Monticello Firefighters held Pancakes with Santa on Saturday, December 2. There was a great turnout and everyone had a blast!
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12/9/23
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The Juneteenth Association of Wilmar hosted a successful Christmas Tree Extravaganza on Sunday, December 3. In the tradition of the long time Christmas Tree open house, many beautiful Christmas Tree …
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12/8/23
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Shoe Sensation staff, Chamber of Commerce members, and elected officials took part in the grand opening of Shoe Sensation on Friday, December 1.
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12/7/23
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On Sunday, December 3, the merger between Drew Memorial Health Systems and Baptist Health became official. On Monday, December 4, an official ribbon-cutting ceremony was held at 10 a.m. to formally …
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12/6/23
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In this time of giving and Christmas Spirit, the Monticello Firefighters Association would like to wish you and yours a very Merry Christmas. You might also want to know one of the most …
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12/2/23
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Monticello Dollar General, located at 903 US Highway 278 W, is hosting a toy drive for Options, Inc.. They are wanting to give back to the kids in the community and want this to be a huge …
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12/1/23
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The Monticello Advertising and Promotions Commission held its monthly meeting at 5 p.m. on Monday, November 27, in the conference room at the Hampton Inn. Commissioners present were Shannon Herman, …
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11/30/23
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The Drew Memorial Health Systems Board of Directors held their November meeting at 12 p.m. on Monday, November 27, at the Monticello Country Club. This would be the final board meeting leading into …
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11/29/23
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The Woods - A Nightingale Community hosted their annual Thanksgiving Come and Go Event on Thursday, November 16th from 2-4 PM and family and friends were invited to join.
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11/26/23
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Miracle League would like to thank Clearwater Paper's Community Outreach Division for the grant opportunity that awarded our mission $7,000. We are thankful for Clearwater Paper’s passion for …
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11/25/23
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Vera Lloyd held the annual Turkey Trot on Saturday, November 18.
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11/24/23
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The Monticello Senior Citizens Center has a tree at City Hall in the Water Office to help with providing a gift for their seniors. Come on in and pick a senior or two off the tree and help in …
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11/23/23
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On Wednesday, November 8, Drew Memorial Health Systems experienced what has been referred to as, “a healthy staff reduction.” As expected, rumors and varying stories filled many text …
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11/22/23
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Annette Taylor of Monticello, has announced that she will run for State Representative for District 94, on the Democratic ticket. “I wasn’t blessed to be born in Arkansas, but I got here …
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11/19/23
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The Drew County Quorum Court held its monthly meeting on Monday, November 13, at 6 p.m. in the District Court building. Drew County Judge Jessie Griffin called the meeting to order and a quick …
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11/18/23
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On Tuesday, November 14, the Monticello Planning Commission held its monthly meeting at 6 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. Chairman Dan Voice called the meeting to order and found that there was a …
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11/17/23
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The Drew County Quorum Court held its monthly meeting on Monday, November 13, at 6 p.m. in the District Court building. Drew County Judge Jessie Griffin called the meeting to order and a quick …
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11/16/23
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On Tuesday, November 7, a couple of members of the Advance staff had the opportunity to sit down with Fired Up Pizza Company’s Co-Owners, Brian Smith and D.J. Remick just hours before their …
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11/15/23
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The Monticello Parks Commission held its monthly meeting at 6 p.m. on Monday, November 6, in the Sadie Johnson Building at Jordan Park. The meeting was called to order and the roll was called, and …
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11/11/23
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Twelve Gifted and Talented students from Monticello Middle School were introduced to architecture at the Taylor House and Hollywood Plantation Friday, November 3, as part of Alex Foundation's place …
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11/10/23
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Monticello Firefighters Association has received a $8,600.00 grant from the Weyerhaeuser Giving Fund to support its effort in purchasing a side by side UTV to be used fighting wild land fires and for …
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11/9/23
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The Monticello Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for Ray O’Neil Bingo at 12:15 p.m. on Friday, November 3. If you want to check them out, they are located next door to the …
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11/8/23
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The Drew Co. Democratic Party will be accepting filing fees for candidates starting Monday, November 6, at 12 p.m. through Friday, November 10, and they will also be available on November 13 and 14.
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11/5/23
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Engage Arkansas AmeriCorps program celebrated the 30th year of AmeriCorps by participating in a local service project. Members of the Future Teacher Initiative and Smart Start volunteered their time …
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11/4/23
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The Monticello High School Cheerleaders competed in their first Cheer Competition, and finished First place in the ElDorado Invitational Competition at Eldorado High School on October 28.
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11/3/23
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