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James Slaughter with the 10th District Drug Task Force met with the Monticello Rotary Club last week to discuss issues related to drugs in Drew County. Slaughter described working with the task force …
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By Ashley Hogg
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9/9/22
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Kindred at Home became CenterWell Home Health at the official ribbon cutting ceremony by the Monticello/Drew County Chamber of Commerce at noon, Friday, September 2. CenterWell Home Health is located …
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By Ashley Hogg
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9/7/22
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Organizers of the recent “Our Festival” in Monticello are being sued for reimbursement of expenses by Robert Hulsey with Hulsey Amusements of Hot Springs.
Bart Gregory, candidate for …
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By Ashley Hogg
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9/7/22
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Chris Jones, Democratic candidate for Governor made a stop in Wilmar Monday afternoon, continuing his campaign efforts, “Walk a Mile in Your Shoes”.
The Drew County Democratic Party …
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By Ashley Hogg
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9/2/22
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Arkansas Tech University student Lucas Babst is among the inaugural cohort of American college and university students selected by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and …
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9/1/22
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Monday, August 29, the official ballot draw was held at the Drew County Courthouse for the upcoming November 8 elections. The deadline to register to vote is October 11.
Opposed candidates will …
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By Ashley Hogg
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8/31/22
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The lobby of the main branch of Commercial Bank and Trust Co. was full of guests last Thursday as the staff celebrated the last 40 years working with George Harris.
Todd Smith, new President for …
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By Ashley Hogg
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8/31/22
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In March, the University of Arkansas at Monticello announced that the UAM Wind Symphony had been named a semi-finalist in three categories for the American Prize National Nonprofit Competitions in …
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8/29/22
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The Arkansas Cancer Coalition has awarded Mainline Health Systems, Inc. a $55,000 grant that will be used to reach patients around Southeast Arkansas, to remind them that it’s time for critical …
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Special to the Advance
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8/26/22
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What started as a dream is now becoming a reality. Construction has begun on Phase 1 of the recreational trail at Lake Monticello, which is located on the windy hills side access of the lake and …
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8/25/22
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Nashville, Tenn. was buzzing with Ward Davis fans this weekend for his headliner debut at The Ryman Auditorium.
Davis, a Drew County native, moved to Nashville around 22 years ago to fulfill his …
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By Ashley Hogg
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8/24/22
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With a shorter than normal agenda, the Monticello City Council met Tuesday night to hear regular reports from department heads and approve a resolution to appoint a new City Clerk.
Dr. Jess …
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By Ashley Hogg
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8/24/22
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On August 11, 2022, the Arkansas Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Commission approved $54,432,829 for 11 water and wastewater projects serving more than 49,000 Arkansans. The …
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Special to the Advance
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8/23/22
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Monticello Police Chief Jason Akers and MPD officers, Shaun Curtis and William West recently shared about new technology that the department has acquired, often from grants, with the Monticello …
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By Ember Davis
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8/22/22
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The Association of Arkansas Counties awarded its annual safety awards during its 54th annual conference, held Aug. 10-12, 2022, in Garland County.
The Safety Award Program was established by the …
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Special to the Advance
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8/20/22
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In Nashville, Tenn., there sits a brick building often referred to as “The Mother Church.”
The Ryman Auditorium is a place rich in history and culture, and remains relevant in the …
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By Ashley Hogg
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8/19/22
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Recently, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), announced investments of nearly $60 million to grow the health …
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Special to the Advance
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8/19/22
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Earlier this year, Mayor Paige Chase announced she would not seek re-election for the Office of Mayor in November 2022. The filling period of the Office of Mayor has passed and Monticello has three …
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By Ashley Hogg
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8/17/22
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The University of Arkansas at Monticello has announced the appointment of Dr. Shuneize Slater as dean of the School of Mathematical and Natural Sciences. Dr. Slater joins the leadership team at UAM …
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Special to the Advance
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8/16/22
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Over the past two years, civic clubs around the country ceased to meet due to Covid-19 guidelines. Memberships plummeted and club leaders scrambled to figure out how to regain the pre-covid …
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8/15/22
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On July 9, Tom Richard was awarded first prize at the South Arkansas Art Center’s (SAAC) Annual Juried Art Competition Exhibit. His winning entry was “Bubble Gum on Art Triptych: …
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8/15/22
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Soaring costs and historic inflation is hitting the hospital industry and Drew Memorial Health System is not immune, according to DMHS Chief Executive Officer Scott Barrilleaux, who briefed the Court …
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By Melissa Orrell
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8/12/22
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Drew Central School District has been awarded a $120,000 SOAR (Successful Outcomes for Arkansas Readers) grant from the Arkansas Department of Education to enhance literacy instruction and learning …
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8/11/22
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After a handful of technical difficulties on Election Day, the votes were counted and the One Cent Sales Tax that has been in existence in Monticello for 25 years, will continue for another 15 years.
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By Ashley Hogg
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8/10/22
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Since 1993, Drew County has participated in an annual fundraiser for Log-A-Load. This organization, founded in 1988, benefits hospitals that are a part of the Children’s Miracle Network. …
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By Ashley Hogg
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8/10/22
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