The 4th of July is a time for national celebration, full of backyard cookouts, pool parties, and fireworks. The buzz of a drink is not needed to feel the thrill of the summer holiday festivities. But if you or someone you know decides to drink and is impaired by alcohol, it is not safe to drive a vehicle. This Independence Day, Monticello Police Department and the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) urge drivers to share the message that Buzzed Driving Is Drunk Driving. (more…)

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Mainline Health Systems Inc. (MHSI) was recently named as one of the Best Places to Work in Arkansas. In its 11th year, Arkansas Business continues to offer this program in partnership with Workforce Research Group. This survey and awards program was designed to identify, recognize and honor the best employers in Arkansas, benefiting the state’s economy, workforce and businesses. The list is made up of 50 companies, and MHSI has been named one of this year’s Best Places to Work in Arkansas.

To be considered for participation, companies had to fulfill the following eligibility requirements:

• Be a for-profit, not-for-profit business or government entity;
• Be a publicly or privately held business;
• Have a facility in Arkansas;
• Have at least 15 employees in Arkansas;
• Be in business a minimum of 1

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Two Monticello natives were among the 115 physicians who received their Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine (NYITCOM) at Arkansas State University last week. (more…)

CEO of Mainline Allan Nichols, Entergy Arkansas CSM Amanda Killingsworth, Director of Patient Education Jane Pelki, Chief Quality Office Jeni Barham

Mainline Health received a grant from Entergy for a total of $922.27! This will help support our Diabetes and Health Education Program, in hopes to improve health outcomes for patients with Diabetes. (more…)

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Attention Entergy customers, scammers are calling Monticello businesses saying they need to pay a certain dollar amount or they are going to cut their power.

If you get such a call you can call 1-800-ENTERGY to speak with a Entergy customer service representative.

There is a water leak on N Hyatt St/Hwy 425 N. It is affecting multiple customers in the area. We are aware of the leak and are working to get it fixed. There is no estimated time frame on when it will be repaired, but it is currently being worked on.

Providing small and emerging business owners with the skills, tools, and contacts needed to create and grow their enterprises and better engage in job creation activities are the goals of an upcoming business conference to be held via Zoom, with two small on-site audiences in Magnolia and Monticello, Arkansas. Funded by the Arkansas Human Development Corporation (AHDC), Arkansas Small Business & Technology Development Center (ASBTDC), Arkansas Business Navigator program, FORGE Community Loan Fund, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), and USDA Rural Development, the 2023 Southwest Arkansas Rural Business Development Conference, with a theme of “Breaking Barriers: Engaging Minds, Empowering Success” will bring together approximately 20 private, quasi-state, state, federal, non-profit, and national organizations with a singular focus of equipping existing and aspiring entrepreneurs with the resources to start and grow their businesses.

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Monticello Mayhem 12U softball team won the FPPT Memorial Day Classic 12U Open Championship held May 27th in Conway Arkansas.  Mayhem went undefeated in the tournament winning the championship by beating Arkansas Hurricanes 4-3.

Team members are: Kneeling LtoR are Joanie Jeffers, Maleigh Griffin, and Riley Vann.  2nd Row LtoR: Tori Glover, Grace Ferguson, Mia Scogin, Ivy Green, Mary Richey Groves, Emmy Chambers, Niecy Lulas, and Coach Tyler Chambers.  Back Row LtoR: Coach Craig McRae, Journee Madison, and Coach Bubba Groves.

Three Hamburg High School Seniors receive scholarships from Univeristy of Arkansas at Monticello Choir.  Kaci Jones, Drew Huffman, and Mary Emily Wresenki are pictured with HHS Choir Director Leigh Rice and UAM Choir Director Dana Ihm.

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Antique dresser with original hardware

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Wanted / Looking for a house to rent anywhere in or around Monticello

Must allow small pets (2 cats, and a 30 pound dog)

Looking for something between $600-$800 per month.

Must be in good condition

Please text (870) 899-0717

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I am willing to sit with the elderly for cash.

Please call #870-997-0377 or #870-473-2476 for more information.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced that the Farm Service Agency (FSA) will begin sending prefilled applications to rice producers the week of May 8 for the new Rice Production Program (RPP), which will provide up to $250 million in assistance to rice farmers based on 2022 planted and prevented planted acres. (more…)

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