The prestigious Arkansas Jazz Hall of Fame has had fewer than one hundred inductees since it was established in 1992. On June 17, while surrounded by fellow musicians and supporters at the Old State …
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8/24/24
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The Association of Arkansas Counties (AAC) awarded its annual safety awards during its 56th annual conference, held Aug. 7-9, 2024, in Hot Springs/Garland County.
The Safety Award Program was …
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8/23/24
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Going the “extra distance” was something Austin Powell strived for to be a college athlete, and putting that motto to use as an Arkansas Game and Fish Commission game warden has helped …
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8/22/24
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Breaker held a Grand Re-Opening ribbon cutting at noon on Friday, August 16. Mayor Jason Akers wrote a proclamation honoring the Reese family for their resilience in the face of adversity. Clarissa …
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8/21/24
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According to Mayor Jason Akers, City personnel began removing remaining collapsed culverts in Oakland Cemetery last week so dirt work and new drainage piping could be installed and covered this week.
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8/17/24
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7-10 graders in Monticello Schools, say thank you to the Carl B. and Florence E. King Foundation for their $30,000 grant to Seark Concert’s Schools Majoring in the Arts (SMARTS) program. …
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8/16/24
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On August 8, Prosecuting Attorney Frank Spain’s office filed paperwork charging Amy Abney and Andrea Chambers with felony theft. Per the paperwork submitted by Spain’s office, for …
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8/15/24
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The Drew County Quorum Court met at 6 p.m. on Monday, August 12, in the District Court building. After an invocation and the Pledge Of Allegiance, the roll was called and all of the Justices of the …
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8/14/24
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Members of Monticello Rotary Club with a small sampling of the donations to the club’s feminine hygiene product drive. Donations can be dropped of at the Advance Monticellonian, Chris’ …
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8/9/24
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On Thursday, August 1, Dr. Jay Connelley and Dr. Jeffrey Reinhart sponsored a back pack giveaway at Allegiant Medplex. The event ran from 5:30-7 p.m.
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8/8/24
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TechKnowKids had a successful backpack giveaway on Saturday, August 3. The event took place at the Wilmar School Campus from 6-8:30 p.m. On top of the giveaway, there was a live DJ, food, and a …
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8/7/24
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The Dollar General in Wilmer is now open and ready to serve the citizens of Wilmar and surrounding areas.
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8/4/24
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Abby Mingo, a senior at Monticello High School, is volunteering this summer to help water all of the beautiful plants downtown. Thank You Abby for helping Monticello Downtown Network keep our …
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8/3/24
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At a recent commercial building fire, the Monticello Fire Department utilized the Monticello Police Department’s drone to assess hot spots so that Fire Department personnel could more …
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8/2/24
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The 2024 Drew County Log a Load for Kids will be held on Saturday, August 3 , at Pauline Baptist Church at 5 p.m. There will be a fish fry sponsored by The Price Companies, Georgia Pacific, The …
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8/1/24
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At the July 25 meeting of the Monticello Rotary Club, Rotarian Ashley Hogg presented the members present with an idea for a new service project. Hogg suggested that Rotary sponsor a feminine hygiene …
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7/31/24
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On July 20 , Grotto International visited Monticello to constitute and install 19 of 28 members of the newly formed Beredar Grotto for South East Arkansas.
There were only three Grottoes in the …
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7/27/24
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The Monticello City Council met at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, July 23. After the roll call, it was found that all council members were present except for Clarissa Pace and Craig McRae. Alderman Michael James …
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7/26/24
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On July 17, 2024, Colonel Mike Hagar, Cabinet Secretary for the Arkansas Department of Public Safety, and Thomas Fisher, Arkansas Drug Director, presented the Spartan Award in recognition of service, …
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7/25/24
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“When we opened our doors in October 2015, we knew we wanted to be more than just an Insurance and Financial Services provider. It was and remains our mission to serve our community and …
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7/24/24
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Norma Ray born July 14, 1919, celebrated birthday number 105 this past Sunday. This is an amazing feat, Happy Birthday Ms. Norma Ray!
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7/20/24
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Commander Melvin Veasey, VFW Auxiliary Vice President Kirby Veasey, and volunteer Derrick Clifton put in some community service in Oakland Cemetery. They placed flags on the graves of veterans buried …
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7/19/24
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Tommy Gray of the Drew County Historical Society showing teachers from around America a World War I helmet worn by Virgil White, a World War I veteran and former Drew County resident.
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7/18/24
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Citizens Bank, headquartered in Batesville, has announced the hiring of Jenny Guthrie as city president for the bank's Monticello market.
“Jenny is an especially valuable addition to our …
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7/17/24
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In July, Arkansas Imagination Library and local program partners in all 75 counties will celebrate a statewide milestone: More than five million Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library books have …
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7/13/24
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