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UAM New Year, New Students, New Pavement

Monday, August 27th, 2018

During recent weeks, prior to the new school year, the state has overlaid and repaired most of the road surface at UAM.

The remaining section, located in front of Chick-fil-A, will be paved when the nearby parking lot is placed in service.

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1 Year Memorial Service for Deputy Tim Braden – Videos

Monday, August 27th, 2018

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UAM Fan Day Videos

Monday, August 27th, 2018

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UAM Fan Day @ Ryburn Motor Co.

Monday, August 27th, 2018

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1st annual Jerry Woodall Memorial Race for Life on September 29

Monday, August 27th, 2018

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SeaArk Boats Host Back To School Pool Party For Baptist Home

Saturday, August 25th, 2018

SeaArkBack2School This past Saturday SeaArk Boats hosted a back to school pool party for the kids of Arkansas Baptist Children’s Home of Monticello. SeaArk donated food, school supplies and refurbished canoes for the center. (more…)

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1 Lane Traffic At 425 South & I-69

Saturday, August 25th, 2018

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UAM Sports Fan Day set for Saturday

Friday, August 24th, 2018

Ryburn Motor Company and Commercial Bank are partnering with the University of Arkansas at Monticello for the sixth year to host the UAM Sports Fan Day set for Saturday, August 25 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. on the lot at Ryburn Motors on Highway 425 South in Monticello.

Coaches, student-athletes and staff from all of UAM’s intercollegiate teams, as well as the UAM cheerleaders and mascots, will participate in the event. Fan Day is open to the public at no charge.

Fans and members of the media are encouraged to stop by the dealership to visit with representatives of the UAM Athletics Department about the 2018-19 sports seasons. There will be picture opportunities, as well as free food and drinks. There will also be giveaways, games and activities for all attendees.

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Early Turnovers too much for Pirates to overcome in Loss to Poyen Indians.

Friday, August 24th, 2018

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Fatal Shooting In Chicot County involving Father & Son

Friday, August 24th, 2018

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John Wesley Smith

Friday, August 24th, 2018

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Trooper Promoted to Sergeant / Supervisor

Friday, August 24th, 2018

Corporal David “Matt” Outlaw, 41, of Drew County, has been promoted to the rank of sergeant, assigned to Highway Patrol Division. He will serve as a post supervisor for Troop F, out of Drew & Bradley Counties.

Sergeant Outlaw is a 10 year veteran of the department.

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Armed Robbery at Local Restaurant

Friday, August 24th, 2018

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J.W,’s Restaurant / The Crawfish Shack, Open Everyday, New Items, New Hours

Friday, August 24th, 2018

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1 Year Memorial Service for Deputy Tim Braden, Friday at 6 PM

Friday, August 24th, 2018

On August 24, 2017, the Drew County Sheriff’s Office and the Drew County community suffered the loss of Deputy Tim Braden. Deputy Braden lost his life in the line of duty in a vehicle accident.

On Friday, August 24, 2018, the one-year anniversary of Deputy Braden’s ultimate sacrifice, there will be a memorial ceremony at 6 p.m. on the steps of the Drew County Courthouse, according To Drew County Sheriff Mark Gober. (more…)

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Marilyn Wanda St. John Doss

Thursday, August 23rd, 2018

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Wayburn Bolland

Thursday, August 23rd, 2018

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Dennis Johnson, Jr.

Thursday, August 23rd, 2018

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Jr. Billies fall to W.H. Jr. Bulldogs 0-21 in Scrimmage.

Thursday, August 23rd, 2018

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D.C. Jr. Pirates vs. Poyen Jr. Indians Scrimmage end in 0-0.

Thursday, August 23rd, 2018

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Billies Cheerleaders Intros & Routine- Video

Thursday, August 23rd, 2018

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Pirate Opening Game Preview-Video

Thursday, August 23rd, 2018

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Fatal Shooting (in Drug Deal) Charge Reduced To Negligent Homicide by Jury, Sentence Shooter To 1 Year In Jail

Wednesday, August 22nd, 2018

A Drew County jury sentenced a 55 year old Monticello man to one year in the county jail and a fine, for the November 2017 shooting death of (more…)

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Commercial Bank Supports UAM Fan Day, Saturday, at Ryburn Motor Co.

Wednesday, August 22nd, 2018

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Ballot Issues & Referendums On November Ballot Explained by Local Attorney

Wednesday, August 22nd, 2018

At the recent Democratic county committee meeting, local attorney Sara Hartness explained each of the upcoming ballot issues that will be on the November election ballot.

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UAM To Induct Four Individuals, One Team To UAM Sports Hall of Fame

Wednesday, August 22nd, 2018

UAMSPortsHOF2018 Four individuals and one team whose athletic exploits spanned eight decades have been selected for induction to the University of Arkansas at Monticello Sports Hall of Fame. (more…)

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Christopher Timothy Ellenson

Wednesday, August 22nd, 2018

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Camden Cardinals To Tall for Billies in Scrimmage. Finale: 7-47

Wednesday, August 22nd, 2018

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Fall Bowling Leagues Now Forming At Timberlodge Lanes

Wednesday, August 22nd, 2018

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Crossett Storm Damage Update – 2,272 Without Power

Wednesday, August 22nd, 2018

Around 515, Monday evening, 60 MPH straight-line winds wrapped inside of thunderstorms caused severe damage to Crossett and the surrounding area. (more…)