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Vyve Broadband has been in Monticello since 2019 when they acquired Community Communications, formerly Cablevision.
Vyve is a largely non-urban cable community in sixteen states. They offer an …
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Ashley Hogg
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5/22/22
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AgHeritage Farm Credit Services is proud to invest annually in the education of the next generation through our scholarship program. In 2022, 11 scholarships are being presented – nine …
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5/21/22
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Jane Lee and Stephen Coburn, both of Monticello, are on the 2,200-mile journey of the Appalachian Trail. Coburn & Lee provide this installment as a first-person account from their …
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5/20/22
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Drew Central High School, Monticello High School and the University of Arkansas at Monticello have all conducted their 2022 graduation ceremonies. Students from each institution worked hard to …
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5/19/22
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The nonpartisan organization Common Ground Arkansas has developed an online Early Voting Locator tool to help voters quickly find their nearest polling locations and hours of operation.
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5/17/22
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At the regular monthly meeting, the Monticello Economic Development Commission presented George Harris with a special service award thanking him for his 18 years of service to the board.
Harris, …
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Ashley Hogg
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5/17/22
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Dr. Clinton D. Young, professor of history at the University of Arkansas at Monticello, has been named dean of the UAM School of Social and Behavioral Sciences, effective May 1, 2022. He has been …
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5/17/22
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The Monticello Planning Commission met Tuesday night for their regularly monthly meeting.
Chairman Dan Boice opened the meeting and reminded everyone that the commission is always happy to hear …
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Ashley Hogg
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5/16/22
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Last Wednesday, local pastor Ryan Copico was presented with an Innovation Award from members of the Arkansas Delta ByWays Commission. The award was presented for Copico’s efforts to keep …
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5/16/22
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Drew County Master Gardners are in full swing. Last Saturday, the group held their annual plant sale at the mini park. On Tuesday morning, they partnered with Union Bank to put seasonal flowers in …
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5/15/22
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"Soils are the basis of most agricultural production, but we tend to rely too much on the soil chemistry and how we can alter it to increase our yields. We need to pay more attention to …
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Lon Tegels
College of Forestry, Agriculture and Natural Resources
University of Arkansas at Monticello
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5/15/22
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Each spring, young male black bears emerge from their dens and strike out to find new territories. While sightings of these misguided youths certainly grab the attention of people living in …
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Special to the Advance
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5/14/22
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Dr. Hamdi Zurqani, assistant professor of geospatial science, joined the UAM College of Forestry, Agriculture and Natural Resources (CFANR) in the fall of 2021.
“Drones have recently …
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By Lon Tegels
College of Forestry, Agriculture and Natural Resources
University of Arkansas at Monticello
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5/13/22
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In 2022, the scheduled I-69 improvement project between Highways 278 and Highway 65 (S) will be among five Arkansas Department Transportation Projects now funded through Amendment 91 thanks to a …
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Special to the Advance
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5/13/22
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One hundred and twenty-one votes were cast Monday, May 9, as early voting in the preferential primary began in Drew County. Early voting will run through Election Day, May 24, announced County Clerk …
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Melissa Orrell
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5/13/22
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Sergeant Major Donna Rogers King, a Monticello native, was inducted into the Quartermaster Hall of Fame at Fort Lee, VA on May 4, 2022. The Quartermaster Hall of Fame is highest form of recognition …
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Special to the Advance
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5/13/22
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The Drew County Extension Homemakers Council recently recognized students from the University of Arkansas at Monticello who were awarded their academic scholarships for the past academic year. The …
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Special to the Advance
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5/13/22
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Jostens , the leading producer of yearbooks and student-created content, announced that Drew Central’s yearbook program has achieved the Jostens 2022 National Yearbook Program of …
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Special to the Advance
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5/13/22
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The regular monthly meeting of the Monticello Planning Commission was called to order by Commission Chair Dan Boice at 6:00 p.m. in Council Chambers. Missionary Lou Lambert opened the meeting with a …
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5/11/22
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The Southeast Arkansas Educational Cooperative held a reception at McCloy Park Thursday, April 28. They honored the local “Foster Grandparents” that work in area school districts. The …
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5/10/22
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Special to the Advance
Members of SEARK Reading Council nominated literacy leaders from Southeast Arkansas to be honored at this year’s Celebrate Literacy Spring meeting that was held April …
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5/10/22
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All A's 6th Grade:
Andrew Bentz; Zaylah Blackburn; Michael Brannon; Brody Burgeis; Mallory Burgeis; Jacob Coburn; Hadley Cotton; Weston Courtney; Michael Fakouri; Isabelle Gates; JaNiyah Goodman; …
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5/9/22
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Special to the Advance
Monticello Elementary School students and teachers are excited about the Book Vending Machine recently acquired for their campus. Students can earn a token from teachers …
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5/7/22
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Jane Lee and Stephen Coburn, both of Monticello, are on the 2,200-mile journey of the Appalachian Trail. Coburn & Lee provide this third installment as a first-person account from their …
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5/7/22
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Fifteen-year-old Jadon Henson (above) recently competed in the Sedalia Open Martial Arts competition on April 23, in Sedalia, Mo. He placed second in Point Sparring, Traditional Forms, and …
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5/7/22
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