Mayor Jason Akers opened the March meeting of the Monticello City Council at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, March 26. The roll was called and all council members were present. All present recited the Pledge of …
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3/27/24
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Seark Concert's Peter Pan Jr. Cast
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Here is a collection of photos of Seark's Peter Pan Jr., which was performed from March 6th to March 9th.
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Photos by Kohl Jones Photography
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3/26/24
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Kaitlin Burton started the practical nursing program in January, and she is already shining as a star student. Burton was recently named the UAM College of Technology-McGehee “Star …
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3/24/24
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Medders Funeral Home in Monticello is now open and ready to serve the community. “We are so excited and very grateful for the opportunity to serve the families of the Monticello area. The …
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3/23/24
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Sole Purpose is an annual shoe giveaway mission started in 2018 by First United Methodist to serve children in Monticello and Drew County with new shoes and socks when school starts in the fall. The …
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3/22/24
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Congratulations to Ouachita Hardwood Flooring for another year without a lost time accident. Last March they were awarded a 3-year recognition from the Arkansas Department of Labor and Licensing. …
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3/21/24
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The Colonel David Love Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), recognized two outstanding local seniors as its 2024 DAR Good Citizens at its March meeting.
Drew …
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3/20/24
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Baptist Health Medical Center - Drew County is proud to announce the recipient of the prestigious DAISY Award® for this quarter is Beth Perkins, BSN, RN.
“This nurse is always …
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3/17/24
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The Drew County Quorum Court held their monthly meeting at 6 p.m. on Monday, March 11. The roll was called and all court members were present except for Zach Hill who had a previous engagement. After …
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3/16/24
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The Monticello Economic Development Commission met at noon on Wednesday, March 6, for their regularly scheduled monthly meeting. With a quorum present, the commissioners approved the minutes from the …
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3/15/24
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The Monticello Senior High Gym Goats traveled to Camden, Friday, March 8, to compete for the Arkansas State Gymnastics Championship. For the 2nd year in a row, the MHS Gym Goats won 1st place! …
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3/14/24
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The Arkansas Chiropractic Physicians Association held its annual Spring Convention at the Delta by Marriott in Little Rock on March 2, 2024. The association recognized members of the profession for …
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3/13/24
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Ashtyn Smith and Landon Reid represented the Monticello High School Aquagoats at the 4A-1A State Swim Meet in Russellville.
Smith placed second in the 200 Individual Medley and fourth in the 500 …
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3/10/24
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Top mathematics students from the region competed at the annual Arkansas Council for Teachers of Mathematics’ Southeast Arkansas Mathematics Contest hosted at the University of Arkansas at …
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3/9/24
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On February 20, Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin visited the University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM). During the trip, he met with UAM students, including those enrolled in the Arkansas …
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3/8/24
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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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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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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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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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