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Special to the Advance
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10/2/23
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10/2/23
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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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Special to the Advance
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10/1/23
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According to the Monticello Police Chief, Carlos Garcia, on January 23,2023, the police department received a call from Animal Control Officer, Ray Garrison, regarding a dog tied to a tree at the …
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Special to the Advance
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9/30/23
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The September meeting of the Monticello City Council opened at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, September 26. The roll was called and all council members were present except for Cedric Leonard. Alderman Craig …
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Jeff McDonald - editor@monticellonews.net
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9/29/23
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Twelve students have been selected for the 2023 homecoming court at the University of Arkansas at Monticello: Kinlee Baker, Rylee Brewer, Rayvin Callaway, Allison Chambers, Taylor East, Katelyn …
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Special to the Advance
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9/28/23
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* Editors Note: There is some explicit language in this story. It has been edited as much as possible, while still allowing it to impact the story the same way it impacted the hearing. As a staff, we …
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Jeff McDonald - editor@monticellonews.net
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9/27/23
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Drew County has a unique educational facility that is at the disposal of students from both the Drew Central School District and students from the Monticello School District. The Monticello …
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By Jeff McDonald - editor@monticellonews.net
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9/25/23
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Monticello Mayor Jason Akers joined members of the COL David Love Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, to read and present a Proclamation recognizing September 17-23 as Constitution Week in …
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9/24/23
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Monticello Public Works crews continue to work to improve storm drainage runoff. One of this weeks projects is in the area of East Jackson and Watts Streets.
City Crews located a clogged culvert …
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Special to the Advance
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9/23/23
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Pictured from L to R: Front Row: Madison Bitely, Neely Taylor, and Madeline Stanley; Second Row: Queen Riley Derryberry and Honor Maid Amauri Huskey; Third Row: Annika Nichols, Audrey Howard, and …
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9/22/23
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5th Annual Hattie’s Hotrods held at Monticello Sports Complex
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The Davis family is pictured with the truck, motorcycle, and car that won Davis Family Picks on Saturday, September 16, at this year’s Hattie’s Hotrods event. There were a lot of …
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Special to the Advance
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9/21/23
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Tom White, publisher of the Advance-Monticellonian and the Eagle Democrat has announced he is stepping down as publisher of the newspapers and as president of the parent organization, Drew County …
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By Advance Staff - editor@monticellonews.net
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9/20/23
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The Drew County Quorum Court held a Finance Committee meeting at 5 p.m. on Monday, September 11. This month's meeting was held primarily for the county's elected officials to present their proposed …
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Jeff McDonald - editor@monticellonews.net
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9/16/23
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After a long night that consisted of a Finance Committee meeting, and an emergency meeting of the county's Grievance Committee, the Drew County Quorum Court held their regularly stated meeting on …
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Jeff McDonald - editor@monticellonews.net
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9/15/23
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Drew County Attorney, Cliff Gibson, contacted Grievance Committee Chairman, Frank Appleberry, to request a special meeting of the Grievance Committee be held on Monday, September 11. The special …
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Jeff McDonald - editor@monticellonews.net
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9/14/23
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The American Flag at First Assembly of God Church being flown at half staff to memorialize the 22nd anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, and to honor those who lost their lives in the senseless terror …
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Special to the Advance
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9/13/23
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A special section titled “Mature Monticellonian” will be published later this month. This publication will highlight the senior population in Drew County and inform readers of upcoming …
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Advance Staff
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9/12/23
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At the Arkansas Public Policy Panel, we believe in our state’s motto, “ Regnat Populus”, meaning “the people rule.” Today, state elected officials attacked our right to …
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Special to the Advance
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9/11/23
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The week of August 28 was designated Community Health Worker Awareness Week. Monticello Mayor Jason Akers issued a proclamation celebrating the weeks honorees and the efforts of Community based …
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Special to the Advance
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9/11/23
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SEARK Concert’s SMArts program (Schools Majoring in the Arts) receives a check from Clearwater Paper’s Community Outreach Team (Brad Sears, Terrance Johnson and Kelly Bryant ) to bring …
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Special to the Advance
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9/10/23
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The Akin family, along with several staff members of Grand Manor, held a groundbreaking ceremony at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, September 6. The ceremony was to celebrate the beginning of construction on …
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Special to the Advance
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9/9/23
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Construction on Arby’s is moving along nicely. The contractor told Advance staff that they are currently ahead of schedule, and as long as they can continue to get their supplies on time they …
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9/8/23
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The Drew County Quorum Court called a special meeting to have the county’s Grievance Committee meet on Tuesday, September 5. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss the recent termination of …
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Jeff McDonald - editor@monticellonews.net
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9/7/23
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