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A 39-year-old Monticello man was convicted by Drew County jury, Thursday, for the ongoing rape of a juvenile relative. (more…)

At 7:39, Wednesday evening, Monticello and McGehee Fire Departments were dispatched to an entrapment at the intersection of Highway 277 & 278, commonly known as the Tillar turn. (more…)

Mark Gober has announced his candidacy for re-election to a nineth term as Drew County Sheriff. (more…)

It is that time again! After a successful contest in 2021, Friends of the Monticello Branch Library is hosting our 2nd Annual Poetry Contest.

Six divisions from the kindergarten through adult.

Children who cannot write may dictate their poem to be printed, written legibly, or typed.

Each entrant may submit up to three poems of no more than 20 lines on any subject, and in any style except concrete (shape poems) or black out poems provided that the content of the poem is not vulgar or offensive, does not employ profanity, and is the original, individual work of the entrant that can be appreciated by all ages and backgrounds.

Poems should not have identifiers to (accommodate blind judging) but be accompanied by the name, age, and adult contact information on a cover page for submission(s).

Submit using form located on the Monticello Library Facebook page from February 9th through March 31^st

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The Hamburg Economic Development Team spent a  rainy Monday at the Mulberry starting phase 1 of the demolition. “In this phase, we are eager to get this building down to its bare bones and expose the beautiful brick and bead board ceilings.” (more…)

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Attorney Demetria L. Edwards is pleased to formally announce that she is running for Circuit Judge in Division Four of Arkansas’ 10th Judicial District. This Judicial District includes Ashley, Bradley, Chicot, Desha, and Drew counties. This election will be held on May 24, 2022. (more…)

Today is one of those rare days when the numeric date is the same forward and backward.

The next occurrence will be in 11 years, one month, and one day from now.

On January 26, Drew County announced that it had met all criteria to become a certified ACT Work Ready Community. This achievement caps a multi-year certification process and begins a growth and maintenance phase to retain certification. (more…)