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According to the Chief of Police, Carlos Garcia, Monticello officers were dispatched at 11:30 a.m. on January 1,2024 to the 300 block of East Willis St. in reference to a male subject being shot. The …
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1/4/24
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On Saturday, December 30, 2023, the city of Monticello, and the citizens of Drew County suffered a tragic loss. While visiting family in Northfield Township, Mich., Don, Hope, Kenneth, and Elizabeth …
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1/3/24
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Construction on Arby’s continues to progress nicely. The finishing touches are underway with signs placed on the building, and the pictured sign going up. The grand opening will take place at …
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12/31/23
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The Monticello High School Cheerleaders finished 3rd in the 4A State Cheer Competition on Friday, December 15. The squad will conclude their competition season heading to compete at NCA Nationals in …
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12/30/23
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The team at the Advance Monticellonian is happy to announce the addition of Joanna Poole to the editorial staff. Poole will be handling the bulk of the work for the Eagle Democrat in Warren, and will …
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12/29/23
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12/28/23
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Another amazing mural completed by Erin Ashcraft. It is the perfect addition to the Monticello Branch Library. Stop by and see if you can spot the local Arkansas authors.
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12/27/23
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Edward Jones agent, Jay Jones held a Christmas open house from 2-4 p.m. on Tuesday, December 19. Jones said that the open house was a three-fold event. First he wanted to have a Christmas themed open …
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12/24/23
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7th graders from Drew Central Middle School recently competed in the Patriot’s Pen essay contest. There were 17 contestants in all. The contest was presented and judged by the local VFW …
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12/23/23
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This year’s Wreaths Across America Day took place on Saturday, December 16. Thanks to a hard working and dedicated group of volunteers, 612 wreaths were distributed in Oakland Cemetery.
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12/22/23
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12/21/23
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The Monticello City Council closed out 2023 with their December meeting on Thursday, December 14. Monticello Mayor Jason Akers called the meeting to order at 6 p.m. There was a roll call that found …
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12/20/23
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Monticello Coffee Company hosted the FaLaLaLocal Markers Market from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday, December 9. Market was held to showcase homemade and handmade products from local producers. Some …
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12/17/23
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On Friday, December 8, the Shade Trees on Playgrounds (STOP) program planted trees on Vera Lloyd’s campus. These trees were planted after Vera Lloyd was one of the schools chosen by STOP.
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12/16/23
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Troop 1162 and 1163 are thrilled to share the results of our recent Food Drive Challenge (See attached)! The troops collected an abundance of canned goods and non-perishable items, all destined for …
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12/15/23
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Ms. Kelley Jo, Mrs. Rita, & Mrs. Baylee
Dear Santa,
My class has been very good this Year. They sure hope your Reindeer are all doing good, and they are going to leave them some …
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12/14/23
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The Drew County Quorum Court held its final meeting of 2023 on Monday, December 11. After an invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance, the roll was called and all of the Justices of the Peace were …
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12/14/23
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The Monticello Economic Development Commission held its monthly meeting on Thursday, December 7, at the Monticello Country Club. Between the commissioners and guests, there was a good number of …
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12/13/23
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Come join us for our Homecoming Ceremony on Friday, December 15th at 5:00 pm in the CCA Gymnasium.
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12/10/23
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The Monticello Firefighters held Pancakes with Santa on Saturday, December 2. There was a great turnout and everyone had a blast!
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12/9/23
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The Juneteenth Association of Wilmar hosted a successful Christmas Tree Extravaganza on Sunday, December 3. In the tradition of the long time Christmas Tree open house, many beautiful Christmas Tree …
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12/8/23
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Shoe Sensation staff, Chamber of Commerce members, and elected officials took part in the grand opening of Shoe Sensation on Friday, December 1.
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12/7/23
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On Sunday, December 3, the merger between Drew Memorial Health Systems and Baptist Health became official. On Monday, December 4, an official ribbon-cutting ceremony was held at 10 a.m. to formally …
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12/6/23
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In this time of giving and Christmas Spirit, the Monticello Firefighters Association would like to wish you and yours a very Merry Christmas. You might also want to know one of the most …
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12/2/23
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Monticello Dollar General, located at 903 US Highway 278 W, is hosting a toy drive for Options, Inc.. They are wanting to give back to the kids in the community and want this to be a huge …
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12/1/23
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