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Father's Day Photo Contest!
[Photo gallery]
5/19/23
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5/19/23
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The Joe Finnell Distinguished Alumni Award recognizes and honors University of Central Arkansas Physical Therapy program alumni for outstanding contributions and impact to the profession or …
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5/19/23
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Recently, two Monticello area students were awarded scholarships from the local non-profit organization, Art Education Opportunities.
Rylee Meeks, a senior at Monticello High School, was …
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Jeff McDonald - editor@monticellonews.net
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5/18/23
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Monticello Mayor Jason Akers (right) presents Michael Burns with a proclamation recognizing the Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive which is carried out each year by postal workers across the United States …
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5/17/23
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Service Unit No. 111 include : Amber Garret, Director and Public Relations; Linda Beam, Treasurer; Angela Beam, Adult Recognition; Amanda Bramlett, Product Manager and Public Relations, and …
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5/14/23
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Anne Walker and Doug Owens are distant cousins who joined efforts to revive and restore the Old Piney Cemetery which was established in 1860.
The two share a great grandfather who …
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5/13/23
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According to Drew County Sheriff Tim Nichols, a vehicle was recovered from Lake Wallace last week.
Members of the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission and Drew County Sheriff's Department responded …
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By Ashley Hogg
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5/13/23
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5/12/23
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A University of Arkansas at Little Rock student who is graduating this spring plans to use her Master of Social Work degree to help other adults who are neurodivergent.
A native of Monticello, …
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5/12/23
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Monticello Planning Commission
Meeting of May 9, 2023
City Council Chambers, 6:00 p.m.
Roll Call
Finding of Quorum
Approval of Agenda
Approval of Minutes from March
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5/10/23
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City of Monticello
Planning Commission
Meeting of Tuesday, April 11 th , 2023
Minutes
The regular monthly meeting of the Monticello Planning Commission was called to order by …
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5/10/23
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Monday’s Quorum Court meeting opened on a somber note as Drew County Judge Jessie Griffin asked for a moment of silence to honor Carole Bulloch, who served as a Quorum Court member for many …
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By Jeff McDonald
editor@monticellonews.net
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5/10/23
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“Vickie is a 30 year employee of the City of Monticello and was moved into her current position as Director of Finance and Operations by me in January,” Mayor Jason Akers stated. …
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5/7/23
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The Arkansas Press Association held their annual Better Newspaper Advertising conference on Friday, April 28, in Little Rock. The Advance-Monticellonian won seven first place awards, six second place …
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Jeff McDonald - reporter@monticellonews.net
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5/6/23
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On Thursday, April 27, the Drew Central School Board approved to continue multiple ongoing partnerships, as well as using Pirate Foundation money to repair the LED scoreboard at the football field.
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Halen Murphy - reporter@monticellonews.net
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5/5/23
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On Friday, April 28, Monticello and Drew County lost long time quorum court member and local business woman, Carole Bulloch after a long life of service to the local community.
Born …
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Jeff McDonald - reporter@monticellonews.net
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5/4/23
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According to the Monticello Police Department Chief of Police, Carlos Garcia, Monticello Police Department arrested Jonathan Evins in connection with a murder that occurred on May 1, 2023.
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5/3/23
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Due to the recent passing of the Arkansas LEARNS Act, the Monticello School Board met at 6 p.m., Tuesday, April 25 to discuss the salary changes as well as security updates and more.
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Halen Murphy - reporter@monticellonews.net
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4/30/23
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On Tuesday, April 25, the Monticello City Council held their monthly meeting with all members of the council present. Before the agenda items were addressed, Mayor Akers asked that two …
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Jeff McDonald - reporter@monticellonews.net
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4/29/23
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Monticello School Board hosts ground-breaking event to signify beginning of construction for new basketball arena. The event was hosted at 5:15 p.m. on Tuesday, April 25 in the Monticello High School …
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4/28/23
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On Thursday, April 20, the Financial Committee met with all council members present except for Clarissa Pace, who had previous obligations. The meeting opened with Jason Temple of McClelland …
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Jeff McDonald - reporter@monticellonews.net
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4/27/23
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