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These improvements are going to provide a north-south connection between the Highway 83 Spur and U.S. Highway 278 W.
This project is over one and …
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8/2/23
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The Monticello Advertising and Promotion Commission met on Monday, July 24, to hold their monthly meeting. All were present with the exception of Al Peer.
Shannon Herman called the …
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Jeff McDonald - editor@monticellonews.net
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7/30/23
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Monticello Ambulance Service, Inc presented Drew County with an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) for use in cardiac emergencies. Training for the use of the AED will also be provided as needed. …
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7/29/23
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On Monday, July 24, the Drew Memorial Health System’s Board of Directors held their monthly meeting. Mike Akin called the meeting to order at 12:40 p.m. with all members except Lagarian Cross …
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Jeff McDonald - editor@monticellonews.net
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7/27/23
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The Arkansas Press Association held their yearly conference and awards ceremony on July 21-22. This year was a special time as the APA celebrated 150 years in operation, making it the longest tenured …
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By Jeff McDonald - editor@monticellonews.net
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7/26/23
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The American Ambulance Association (AAA) recently announced the winners of the inaugural Vanguard Award, and Monticello’s Sherry Carson was one the the recipients.
The Vanguards honor …
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7/23/23
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Martha Coleman was presented with this award in appreciation for her 21 years of service to the Monticello Senior Citizens Center.
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7/22/23
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As part of the Mayors Office’s efforts to correct decades worth of drain issues, a massive blocked storm drain channel that was not visible from the ground or air was found in an overgrown part …
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7/21/23
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7/20/23
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According to Mayor Jason Akers, Monticello “greatly underutilized” the technology at its disposal and established protocol that the Mayor believes will improve services to citizens and …
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7/20/23
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Two fresh faces have joined the local media staff at Drew County News, Inc.
Jeff McDonald, who has served on the editorial staff since March, was promoted to Editor at a recent company …
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Ashley Hogg
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7/19/23
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Monticello Economic Development Commission proudly introduces Delta Data Services to our community.
“It has been a pleasure working with Delta Data Services to locate their facility …
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7/16/23
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According to Monticello Mayor Jason Akers, another infrastructure project for the residents of Monticello is underway.
Well No. 4, which supplies water to residents on Oakland, Conley, …
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7/15/23
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As the Mayor’s Office continues efforts to address and improve Monticello’s infrastructure and water system, a recent inspection of one of the cities towers was ordered and …
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7/14/23
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Drew County Judge Jessie Griffin opened the July meeting of the Drew County Quorum Court to order at 6 p.m. on Monday, July 10. All members were present except for Sheila Maxwell. After an opening …
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By Jeff McDonald - editor@monticellonews.net
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7/13/23
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The Monticello Economic Development Commission held their July meeting on Wednesday, July 5, at the Monticello Country Club.
Bennie Ryburn, III, called the meeting to order shortly after 12 p.m. …
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By Jeff McDonald - editor@monticellonews.net
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7/12/23
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Over the past two years, federal funding has been tremendously cut for Options, Inc., but the need for the services they provide have continued to grow. The shelter is in desperate need of paper …
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By Jeff McDonald - editor@monticellonews.net
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7/9/23
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According to the Arkansas Center for Health Improvement, age 13 is when public school students in the Natural State use vaping products for the first time.
E-cigarettes, Puff Bars, Juuls, Altos, …
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By Ashley Hogg - ashley@monticellonews.net
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7/8/23
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The camp ran from Monday, June 26-June 30. They covered and replicated works of prehistoric art, Van Gogh, Frita, Dali, and Warhol. The camp served as a fundraiser with all proceeds going to the Art …
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7/7/23
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he time for You, the readers of the Advance Monticellonian, to cast your ballots and pick the Reader’s Choice winners is upon us.
This year, paper ballots will be printed in the Advance …
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By Jeff McDonald - editor@monticellonews.net
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7/5/23
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Mackenzie Crook, of Monticello, recently graduated from the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences, at the University of Arkansas, with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. Crook also graduated with …
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7/2/23
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The Monticello School Board meeting held on Thursday, June 22, began with a dinner honoring the retirees from the school district.
Arthur Everett, who worked at Monticello School District for 17 …
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By Halen Murphy - reporter@monticellonews.net
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7/1/23
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On Monday, June 26, Drew Memorial Health Systems Chairman of the Board of Directors Mike Akin called the monthly meeting to order.
Before the board got into hospital business, Akin invited board …
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By Jeff McDonald - editor@monticellonews.net
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6/30/23
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The Finance Committee for the City of Monticello met on Thursday, June, 22. Committee Chairman Mark Tiner called the meeting to order with a quick prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance.
Monticello …
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By Jeff McDonald - editor@monticellonews.net
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6/29/23
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ATA Martial Arts student, William Leslie of Monticello, was awarded the titles of 15-17 year old Arkansas State Champion last month in Traditional Forms, Traditional Weapons, Creative Weapons, Combat …
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6/25/23
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