The Drew County Health Foundation hosted its annual golf tournament on Friday, May 8, on the Monticello Country Club golf course. The tournament, sponsored by Weyerhaeuser, Johnson Controls, and …
Spring on the Square 2026 took place on Friday, May 15, on the Monticello Square. The event included local vendors, food trucks, and live music by American Idol winner Trent Harmon.
Log a Load for Kids of Arkansas has committed $2.5 million to support heart research at Arkansas Children’s, continuing a decades-long partnership aimed at improving outcomes for children …
Seasons Greetings from the Monticello Weyerhaeuser team. We are excited to be part of the community and look forward to meeting you. Please feel free to stop by our current office space located at …
’Tis the season to be jolly—and The Advance-Monticellonian is helping spread Christmas cheer throughout Drew County.
Local businesses have teamed up with the Advance to create unique …
On Wednesday, June 18, Weyerhaeuser held an official ground breaking ceremony for the upcoming TimberStrand facility which will be built at the Intermodal sight.
The event had a large turnout …
Weyerhaeuser Company, one of the world’s largest private owners of timberlands, has announced an estimated $500 million investment to build a new, state-of-the-art TimberStrand® facility …
When Jacob Socia entered Drew Central School District, he was a shy middle schooler unsure where his future would lead. Now, as he begins his senior year, he does so with confidence, crediting the …
Recent high school graduate Taylor Wells looks to the future with anticipation, guided by her faith in Christ and a commitment to compassion and service.
At just 18, Wells has given much of her …
For Kinsley Hobbs, faith and family have never been separate parts of life. Instead, they are woven together into nearly everything she does — from the way she treats people to the goals she has …
For Alana Alexander, being chosen as one of Monticello’s “12 Under 12” students is more than recognition — it’s an opportunity to share a message she hopes others will carry with them.
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For Kennedi Lambert, success isn’t defined by a single title — student, athlete, leader, or entrepreneur. Instead, it’s the way those roles come together to shape a vision for the future.
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At just 16 years old, A.J. Bentz already carries himself with the kind of thoughtfulness and self-awareness many people spend a lifetime trying to develop.
Born in Warren and raised in …
For Abby Barnett, success has never been about standing still.
A senior at Drew Central High School, Barnett approaches life with a mindset that blends curiosity, confidence and a willingness to …
