* Editors Note: There is some explicit language in this story. It has been edited as much as possible, while still allowing it to impact the story the same way it impacted the hearing. As a staff, we …
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9/27/23
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Drew County has a unique educational facility that is at the disposal of students from both the Drew Central School District and students from the Monticello School District. The Monticello …
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By Jeff McDonald - editor@monticellonews.net
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9/25/23
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Monticello Mayor Jason Akers joined members of the COL David Love Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, to read and present a Proclamation recognizing September 17-23 as Constitution Week in …
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9/24/23
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Monticello Public Works crews continue to work to improve storm drainage runoff. One of this weeks projects is in the area of East Jackson and Watts Streets.
City Crews located a clogged culvert …
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9/23/23
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Pictured from L to R: Front Row: Madison Bitely, Neely Taylor, and Madeline Stanley; Second Row: Queen Riley Derryberry and Honor Maid Amauri Huskey; Third Row: Annika Nichols, Audrey Howard, and …
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9/22/23
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5th Annual Hattie’s Hotrods held at Monticello Sports Complex
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The Davis family is pictured with the truck, motorcycle, and car that won Davis Family Picks on Saturday, September 16, at this year’s Hattie’s Hotrods event. There were a lot of …
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9/21/23
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Tom White, publisher of the Advance-Monticellonian and the Eagle Democrat has announced he is stepping down as publisher of the newspapers and as president of the parent organization, Drew County …
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9/20/23
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The Drew County Quorum Court held a Finance Committee meeting at 5 p.m. on Monday, September 11. This month's meeting was held primarily for the county's elected officials to present their proposed …
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Jeff McDonald - editor@monticellonews.net
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9/16/23
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After a long night that consisted of a Finance Committee meeting, and an emergency meeting of the county's Grievance Committee, the Drew County Quorum Court held their regularly stated meeting on …
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Jeff McDonald - editor@monticellonews.net
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9/15/23
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Drew County Attorney, Cliff Gibson, contacted Grievance Committee Chairman, Frank Appleberry, to request a special meeting of the Grievance Committee be held on Monday, September 11. The special …
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9/14/23
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The American Flag at First Assembly of God Church being flown at half staff to memorialize the 22nd anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, and to honor those who lost their lives in the senseless terror …
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9/13/23
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A special section titled “Mature Monticellonian” will be published later this month. This publication will highlight the senior population in Drew County and inform readers of upcoming …
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Advance Staff
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9/12/23
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At the Arkansas Public Policy Panel, we believe in our state’s motto, “ Regnat Populus”, meaning “the people rule.” Today, state elected officials attacked our right to …
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9/11/23
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The week of August 28 was designated Community Health Worker Awareness Week. Monticello Mayor Jason Akers issued a proclamation celebrating the weeks honorees and the efforts of Community based …
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9/11/23
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SEARK Concert’s SMArts program (Schools Majoring in the Arts) receives a check from Clearwater Paper’s Community Outreach Team (Brad Sears, Terrance Johnson and Kelly Bryant ) to bring …
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9/10/23
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The Akin family, along with several staff members of Grand Manor, held a groundbreaking ceremony at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, September 6. The ceremony was to celebrate the beginning of construction on …
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9/9/23
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Construction on Arby’s is moving along nicely. The contractor told Advance staff that they are currently ahead of schedule, and as long as they can continue to get their supplies on time they …
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9/8/23
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The Drew County Quorum Court called a special meeting to have the county’s Grievance Committee meet on Tuesday, September 5. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss the recent termination of …
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9/7/23
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A large pine tree fell on Hyatt Street, taking out power lines, when a storm swept through Monticello Wednesday evening. Power is out in the area. Updates will be provided when they become …
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9/6/23
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The Monticello Advertising and Promotions Commission held their August meeting on Tuesday, September 5, in the conference room at the Hampton Inn. There was a good attendance, and only Al Peer …
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9/6/23
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As the 2023-2024 school year begins, the staff at the Advance wanted to take a moment to highlight the administrators from Monticello School District as they gear up for the new year. With 14 …
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9/3/23
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The Drew County Yard of the Month was awarded to Deanna and Major Blissett. Their lovely yard is located just off of Wake Robin near the country club.
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9/2/23
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During the Labor Day holiday period, including the end of summertime and the busy holiday weekend, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) …
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9/1/23
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The Concerned Citizens of Monticello Area held a town hall meeting at Holmes Chapel Presbyterian Church on Tuesday, August 29. The meeting called to address flooding issues in Wards 1 and 3. Pictured …
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8/31/23
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