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The Roy Lee Aldridge Jr. Passion for the Profession award is presented annually by the Arkansas chapter of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA). This award recognizes and honors a …
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11/2/23
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Monticello will have two Angel Tree adoption locations this year. One of these locations is the Advance-Monticellonian, located at 314 N. Main St, and the other will be Walmart, located at 427 US …
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By Jeff McDonald - editor@monticellonews.net
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11/1/23
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The Monticello Advertising and Promotions Commission held their October meeting at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, October 23, in the conference room at the Hampton Inn. Commission members present were Shannon …
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10/29/23
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On Thursday, October 12, Family Council Action Committee presented Senator Ben Gilmore (R-Crossett), with the group’s 2023 Statesman Award. Senator Gilmore received the award for earning an A …
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10/28/23
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The Monticello City Council held its monthly meeting at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, October 24. After the roll call, all members were present except for Mark Tiner. After an invocation and the Pledge of …
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10/27/23
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Sounds of crickets and lawn mower engines were in the background as I began to speak to Drew County’s own Ward Davis, last week in a pre-show interview. Davis is set to headline “The Rev …
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By Ashley Hogg
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10/26/23
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The University of Arkansas at Monticello College of Technology-McGehee’s Practical Nursing program has been recognized as the number one practical nursing program in Arkansas by …
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10/22/23
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On Thursday, October 12, Family Council Action Committee presented Senator Ben Gilmore (R-Crossett), with the group’s 2023 Statesman Award. Senator Gilmore received the award for earning an A …
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10/21/23
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The Western Sizzlin building was demolished on Monday, October 16. No official plans have been announced by the current property owner.
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10/20/23
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Leigh Lassiter-Counts spoke to the Monticello Rotary Club on Thursday, October 19. Counts discussed how the Fulbright program is for all higher educators, students and faculty alike. Through the …
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10/19/23
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Unless you have been living under a rock, or went full “ostrich mode” and buried your head in the sand, you are aware that the age-old conflict between Israel and Palestine has escalated …
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By Jeff McDonald - editor@monticellonews.net
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10/18/23
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The Monticello City Finance Committee met on Tuesday, October 17, in the City Council Chambers to discuss several items that will be voted on for the 2024 budget.
The first item on the agenda …
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By Jeff McDonald - editor@monticellonews.net
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10/18/23
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The Monticello Economic Development Commission held their monthly meeting at 12 p.m. on Wednesday, October 4, at the Monticello Country Club.
The meeting opened my Nita McDaniel, MEDC Director, …
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By Jeff McDonald - editor@monticellonews.net
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10/15/23
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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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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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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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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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