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Dollar General is excited to announce that it’s new store, located at 1943 US Highway 425 N is now open for business. To commemorate the location opening, DG plans to donate 100 new books to a …
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4/19/24
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The 2nd Annual city-wide clean up started this past Friday, with city workers from all departments participating in picking up loads of litter and trash on Monticello city streets. The event …
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4/18/24
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Drew County Judge Jessie Griffin opened the April meeting of the Drew County Quorum Court at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, April 15. Sheriff Tim Nichols gave an invocation and all present recited the Pledge …
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By Jeff McDonald - editor@monticellonews.net
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4/17/24
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The staff at the Advance-Monticellonian is happy to announce our newest addition to the Advertising and Sales team, Courtney Raino.
Raino is a Southeast Arkansas native with roots in Hamburg, …
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By Jeff McDonald - editor@monticellonews.net
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4/13/24
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On Monday, April 8, crews began working on another infrastructure project by working to repair Monticello’s decades old problem of storm drainage.
The project will immediately affect the …
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4/12/24
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While our Editorial Staff was trying to catch a glimpse of the eclipse, Advance Correspondent Keith Wallis captured a great totality shot.
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4/11/24
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As a fundraiser for The Seark Miracle League, The Widows Sons Freeborn Chapter worked hard to sell 400 chicken plates donated and cooked by Tyson. They even had a Miracle League athlete, Abigail, …
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4/10/24
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Two University of Arkansas at Monticello students recently received honors in the annual Poets' Roundtable of Arkansas Pat Laster Collegiate Poetry Contest. Jordan Self, a senior education major from …
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4/7/24
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In December 1978, a tornado tore through Louisiana and Arkansas on the same day as the pinning ceremony for nursing graduates of the University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM). The ceremony was …
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4/6/24
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The Healing Hearts Easter project recently treated the 16 guests at Options to an Easter celebration. Currently, the Options shelter has seven women and nine children.
Thank you, Junior …
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4/5/24
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On Thursday, March 28, Monticello Mayor Jason Akers spoke at the University of Arkansas at Monticello’s Social Work Fair. He addressed the professionals who already work in the field, as well …
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4/4/24
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On Monday, April 1, representatives from Union Bank made a monetary donation to the University of Arkansas at Monticello Athletics Legacy Campaign. This donation will be used to put LED lighting at …
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4/3/24
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Local bankers Scott Saffold, Randy Rawls and Kerry Hartness, representing Union Bank and Trust, recently journeyed to Washington D.C. alongside the Arkansas Bankers Association (ABA). Their objective …
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3/31/24
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The University of Arkansas School of Nursing, Student Nurses Association recently held a service project. SNA members purchased, packed, and mailed nearly 100 pounds of product worth …
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3/30/24
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On Saturday, March 23, Options, Inc. hosted an opportunity for members of the community to have their picture taken with the Easter Bunny. The event took place from 10 a.m. until noon at the Options, …
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3/29/24
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Recently, an Arkansas Game and Fish Commission Certified Wildlife Biologist spoke to the Drew County Rotary Club regarding the black bear population in the area.
Marks Hooks, a Supervisor of …
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By Ashley Hogg
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3/28/24
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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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Jeff McDonald - editor@monticellonews.net
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3/27/24
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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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Jeff McDonald - editor@monticellonews.net
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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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