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The University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM) has announced the appointment of Dr. Landon Grimes as vice chancellor for University Advancement and Alumni Engagement.
Dr. Grimes, a Monticello …
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3/7/24
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The Monticello/Drew County Chamber of Commerce held its annual awards banquet at 6 p.m. on Monday, March 4, at the Gibson Center on the University of Arkansas at Monticello campus.
Jeff Newton …
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By Jeff McDonald - editor@monticellonews.net
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3/6/24
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The University of Arkansas at Monticello Weevils completed the 2023-24 regular season with two consecutive wins against Harding University and Ouachita Baptist.
The Weevils would get the victory …
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Jeff Young - Advance Correspondent
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3/6/24
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According to Mayor Jason Akers, Monticello will be one of the first cities in Arkansas to participate in a new 2 year training program designed for training Water Quality Operators.
The two year …
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3/3/24
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Administrative Office of the Courts officials presented a $16,448 award to the Tenth Circuit Adult Drug Court on Thursday, February 22, 2024. The presentation took place at 12:30 p.m. in …
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3/2/24
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Monticello’s Advertising and Promotions (A&P) Commission held its monthly meeting at noon on Monday, February 26, in the Community Room at Citizen’s Bank. Shannon Herman, Andy Patel, …
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Jeff McDonald - editor@monticellonews.net
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3/1/24
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The Monticello City Council held their February meeting at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, February 27, in the City Council Chambers. City Clerk Taryn Wigley called the roll and all members of the council were …
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Jeff McDonald - editor@monticellonews.net
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2/29/24
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Senator Ben Gilmore (center) received the 2023 1st Branch Award on Thursday, February 22. This award is presented for outstanding service by a member of the General Assembly in providing improvement …
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2/28/24
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I am pleased to report that, from a financial standpoint, Drew County is currently in good standing. Our fiscal responsibility and prudent management of resources have allowed us to …
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County Judge Jessie Griffin
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2/25/24
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Dan Boice, director of Library at the University of Arkansas at Monticello, is the author of a new book on Arkansas place names, “Naming Arkansas: Curious Place Names from Greasy …
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2/24/24
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Options domestic violence shelter serves 7 counties. Ashley, Bradley, Chicot, Desha, Drew, Lincoln, and Union. They serve victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, teen dating …
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2/23/24
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The Monticello Planning Commission held their monthly meeting at 6 p.m. on Thursday, February 15. The roll was called and all commissioners were present except Jay Jones. Following the roll call, …
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Jeff McDonald - editor@monticellonews.net
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2/22/24
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The University of Arkansas at Monticello’s Rocky Lindsey has been awarded the Arkansas Veterinarian of the Year for 2023. The presentation was made in Hot Springs at the winter meeting of the …
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By Lon Tegels - College of Forestry, Agriculture and Natural Resources - University of Arkansas at Monticello
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2/21/24
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Monticello Dance Academy has competed in two Regional Dance Competitions these past two weekends. GROOVE in Maumelle, February 3rd and 4th; BRAVO in Little Rock, February 10th and 11th. They will be …
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2/18/24
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Mainline Health Systems Inc. (MHSI) recently announced that Elyse Knobloch has been named the Chief Financial Officer of Mainline Health Systems Inc. Knobloch, who joined the Mainline team in 2023, …
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2/17/24
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Wanda Poole was the winner of the Advance's Big Game Contest held on Jan. 31 and Feb. 7.
She won $100.00.
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2/16/24
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The Monticello Economic Development Commission met on Wednesday, February 7, at the Monticello Country Club. Commission Chair, Bennie Ryburn, III opened the meeting by stating that the lotto sales …
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Jeff McDonald - editor@monticellonews.net
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2/15/24
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A special publication is available this week to celebrate the local FFA organizations, who will celebrate National Future Farmers of America week next week. Grab your copy today and learn about what …
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2/14/24
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Commercial Bank and Trust Co. is proud to announce the appointment of Joe Fakouri as Senior Vice President, effective February 1, 2024.
In his new role, Fakouri will work towards providing …
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2/14/24
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SouthArk College in ElDorado has released its President’s List for the Fall 2023 term. To qualify for the President’s Honor Roll, the students myst carry at least a 3.75 GPA and be …
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2/11/24
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SEARK Reading Council hosted their second meeting of the year January 22, 2024 at Drew Central Middle School Library. SEARK sponsored a writing contest for grades second through twelfth grade. …
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2/10/24
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On Tuesday, January 30, Michael Dustin Burns was arrested by the Monticello Police Department on a warrant for Sexual Indecency with a Child.
The charges stem from an investigation by …
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2/9/24
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The Allied Health Department at the University of Arkansas at Monticello College of Technology-McGehee (UAM-CTM) has announced that 100 percent of students in its fall 2023 Emergency Medical …
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2/8/24
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It was only a few days ago that everyone's favorite weatherman, Punxsutawney Phil, made his yearly appearance. This year he did not see his shadow and supposedly predicted an early Spring. This led …
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Jeff McDonald - editor@monticellonews.net
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2/7/24
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