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On Saturday, Sept 21, the Monticello Firefighters Association (MFA) joined Arkansas Hospice in a project to help a local family with several home repairs.
Through this project they provided free …
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9/27/24
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On Saturday, September 21, New Life Assembly of God hosted the inaugural Delta Youth Conference from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. This conference was held to impact the lives of teens who live in the Arkansas …
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9/26/24
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Monticello Mayor Jason Akers called the September meeting of the Monticello City Council to order at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, September 24. All of the Aldermen were present for the roll call. There was a …
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By Jeff McDonald - editor@monticellonews.net
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9/25/24
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Keith Medders, Owner of Medders Funeral Home recently joined the local Rotary Club. Pictured are the current Rotary Officers and Keith Medders.
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9/21/24
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Congratulations to the winners of the 2024 Readers’ Choice ballot drawings, Stacy Pomeroy and Kellan Dickerson. These voters each received a $100 check. Be sure to check out Page 1C-28C for our …
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9/20/24
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On Saturday, September 14, Hattie’s Hot Rods celebrated its sixth year with the event taking place from 9 a.m. until just after 1 p.m. at the Monticello Sports Complex. Despite rainy weather …
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9/19/24
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On Friday, September 13, Mainline Health Systems, Inc. held a floss cutting to celebrate the opening of their dental clinic at Drew Central Schools. The clinic was funded by the Delta Dental …
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9/18/24
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On Tuesday, September 10, Medders Funeral Home held a Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting.
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9/13/24
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Drew County Judge Jessie Griffin opened the September meeting of the Drew County Quorum Court at 6 p.m. on Monday, September 9. After an invocation by Justice of the Peace Orlando Jones and the …
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By Jeff McDonald - editor@monticellonews.net
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9/12/24
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After months of moving, cleaning, and organizing Options, Inc. had their grand opening on Monday, September 9. They would like to thank everyone who has helped them move, sort, and build walls, …
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9/11/24
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Dr. Shanna Knowles, assistant professor of management for the School of Business at the University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM), has been named the 2023-2024 Collegiate Business Teacher of the …
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9/7/24
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Mainline Health is proud to announce that it has been awarded a $55,000 grant from the Arkansas Cancer Coalition for “Operation Prevent & Detect.” This generous grant will be …
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9/6/24
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On Thursday, August 26, Hope Place held their first ever fundraising event titled BBQ and Baggo. The event included a worship set by New Life Assembly of God members, a BBQ meal, a silent auction, …
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9/5/24
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On Wednesday, August 28, Arkansas Supreme Court Justice John Dan Kemp visited the Drew County Courthouse to address court employees, law enforcement officers, and legislators from the 10th Judicial …
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9/4/24
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Throughout August, the Rotary Club of Monticello sponsored a feminine hygiene product drive for the students at Vera Lloyd Presbyterian Family Services.
Drop-off locations were placed around the …
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9/4/24
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Immanuel Baptist Church of Monticello’s food pantry began as a small food closet, but in 2004, it expanded to a food pantry. Once the church building was completed, the small outbuilding that …
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9/1/24
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Zeb and Suzy Beard made the move across the river from Bradley County to continue to grow their business, Stroker’s Diesel and Automotive.
Now up and running on U.S. Highway 35 E in …
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8/31/24
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The Drew County NAACP Youth Council 67AJ-B collected feminine hygiene products to donate to Monticello Rotary Club’s feminine hygiene product drive.
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8/30/24
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8/29/24
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On Tuesday, August 27, the Monticello City Council met at 6 p.m. for their monthly meeting. The roll was called and all of the Aldermen were present. Alderman Craig McRae led an invocation, and a …
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8/28/24
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I am announcing my candidacy for re-election as Alderman of Monticello, Ward 2, Position 2.
It is a privilege and honor to serve as your Alderman. I love Monticello. It is my home. It is part of …
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8/25/24
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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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