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Jermaine Taylor, the former undisputed Middleweight Boxing Champion of the World, was in Monticello Saturday night as a special guest for the boxing card held in honor of Dr. Randy McKiever.

On the card, Monticello’s Brandon Mayweather won his first professional fight, as he fought Darrel Davis, of Shreveport, and won with a 1st round knockout, […]

Early morning shoppers and merchants at the opening morning of the Drew County Monticello Farmers Market. 

This deer camp, located approximately one mile south of HWY 278 East, on Sixteenth Section Road was destroyed by fire, around 10 p.m. Friday night.
The building was totally engulfed, with flames coming through the roof, when the fire dept. arrived.
The Monticello Fire Dept., Drew County Sheriff’s Dept., and Arkansas State Police responded to the blaze.

Taylor Parker and her dad, Coach John

Morgan Gathan-sliding into home

Over the Memorial Day Weekend, the Monticello Police Dept made the following arrests:
Domestic battery—2
Theft under $500—7
Criminal Mischief—2
Public intox—2
Battery, 3rd degree—3 (bar fight)
Endangering welfare of minor—1
Disorderly conduct—1
These arrests were made between Saturday & Monday.

(L to R by rows, from top to bottom): (top row) Dr. Bob Stark, Dr. Paul Francis; (second row) Brad Clark, Kevin Ford, Steve Walmsley; (third row) Corey Bryant, LaMarcus Payne, Josh Rawls; (fourth row) Paige Bolin, Brian Young, Aaron Rutledge, Seth Tucker; (fifth row) Clayton Howell, Josh Barley, Aaron Pambianchi, Representative Allen Maxwell, Senator […]

Tickets are now on sale at James Quick Print, The Phone Company, Union Bank, and Commercial Bank for Saturday’s boxing card at Shining “M” Arena, which is located on HWY 425 South, on May 31, beginning at 7 p.m., in honor of Dr. William R. McKiever.
Ticket prices start at  $25,  other seats cost $35, and ringside seats are set […]

The Drew Central Second Grade have been studying Arkansas History in the month of May and to “top” it off, they hosted an Arkansas History Spelling Bee.
The children had to spell words such as Monticello, white-tailed deer, quartz crystal, and many other Arkansas related words. They did an awesome job and their parents are proud!! […]

It may be 90 degrees outside, but it’s time to talk duck hunting at the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission. Hunters can voice their opinions about the upcoming Arkansas waterfowl hunting regulations and seasons at one of 12 public meetings to be held around the state on Tuesday, June 3.

With the February contract signing shown above, Monticello will be the site of the 10 year old Southwest Regional Cal Ripken Division of the Babe Ruth League.

JP Aiken scoring a run.

Ryan Miller of Dumas starting the game off.

Team War Eagle with the 1st place trophy

Coach Rodney Kelley excited, as always!!

Back row coaches Rodney Kelley, Reagan Rush, Joe Bates.  middle row, left to right- Chris Kelley, Beau Rush, JP Aiken, Caleb Mizell and Grant Roberts.  front row-Derrick Bates, Ryan Miller, Tucker Ward, […]

Thurs May 29 6:00
Cleveland Co. at A’s
 
Fri May 30
8:00 A’s at Cards 
 

Thurs May 29           
8:00 Mets at Tigers
Fri May 30
6:00 Star City at Braves
   
Mon June 2
6:00 Mets at Woodlawn
6:00 Hamburg 2 at Tigers
   
Tues June 3
6:00 Braves at Hamburg 2
6:00 Hamburg 1 at Tigers
                         

Daniel Judkins of Monticello graduated from Ouachita Baptist University during May commencement exercises.
Judkins received a Bachelor of Science degree, with a major in biology.
A total of 196 students received Baccalaureate degrees during Ouachita’s spring commencement ceremony held on the lawn in front of Cone-Bottoms Hall.

Fishing Tip:  “Skipping jigs under docks takes some time to learn. One of the biggest mistakes people make when trying to skip is getting too close to the dock. You want to back away 10 to 15 feet from the dock and let the bait slide on the water’s surface.

Britney batting

Sara King catching

Jessie Brixie waiting to score

The Panthers team members are Sara King #3/catcher, Jessie Brixie #13/ Right Field, Savannah Reynolds #8/shortstop, McKenzie Zieman #9/3rd base, Taylor Parker #5/Left Field, Halley Ryburn #7/pitcher, Elizabeth Echols #12/1st base, Rebecca Rook #11/Center Field, Michele Moseley #4/2nd base, Morgan Hopper #6/pitcher & left field, Britney Edney #1/Right […]