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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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7/17/23
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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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Special to the Advance
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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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Special to the Advance
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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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Special to the Advance
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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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Special to the Advance
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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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The Arkansas Department of Transportation has begun construction on the Scogin Drive Project. The first phase was started on U.S. Highway 278 West. This project will offer access to the University of …
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6/28/23
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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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Special to the Advance
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6/25/23
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At the Drew Central School Board meeting held on Tuesday, June 20, the proposed Mainline Dentist Program was approved. The entire school board was present except for Bruce Hackett.
A …
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By Halen Murphy - reporter@monticellonews.net
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6/24/23
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On Tuesday, June 13, the Planning Commission met to discuss infrastructure improvements with Jason Temple of McClelland Consulting Engineers. Evan Patrick, Jay Jones, Dan Boice, Lou Lambert, Kathy …
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By Halen Murphy - reporter@monticellonews.net
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6/23/23
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Congratulations to Freda (Grandy) Calloway of Drew County. Statewide nonprofit Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund has named her as the June 2023 Volunteer of the Month.
Freda assists the …
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Special to the Advance
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6/22/23
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The town of Wilmar Celebrates Juneteenth
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6/21/23
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Arkansas Game and Fish Commission biologists stocked nearly 1,000 extra-large pure Florida largemouth bass fingerlings into Lake Monticello during May to lay the foundation for trophy-sized bass …
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Special to the Advance
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6/21/23
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On Saturday, June 10, an annual event for first responders was held at the Church of God in Christ Revival Center at 12 p.m. The event was held to honor the workers who risk their lives to help the …
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Special to the Advance
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6/18/23
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The Drew Memorial Health System’s Board of Directors held a special called meeting at 1 p.m. on Monday, June 12. The meeting took place via Zoom with Mike Akin,Carl Lucky, Wayne Owen, Jay …
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Jeff McDonald - editor@monticellonews.net
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6/17/23
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A quorum court meeting was held on Monday, June 12, with all members except Ben Higginbotham and Shelia Maxwell present.
Scott Barrilleaux spoke about the management agreement between Drew …
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Halen Murphy - reporter@monticellonews.net
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6/16/23
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