The Drew County Health Coalition will host a Go Red Gala on February 21st, 2026. Join us to learn more about heart health and living longer. Call 870-740-2003 for more information.

There will be a Road Seminar held in the Drew County Courthouse courtroom on Thursday, January 29, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. The purpose of this meeting is to update citizens on the work that has been completed on Drew County roads.

The public is invited and encouraged to attend. Loggers, timber industry representatives, and anyone who regularly travels county roads are especially requested to be present.

This meeting will be hosted by Drew County Judge Jessie Griffin and the Drew County Road Department.

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For Sale:

5 Wheels & Tires 255/70R 18, 2011 Jeep Wrangler Sport, Aluminum wheels/tires w/ 4TPS air senors included.

1-Bridgestone Dueler A/T, used less than 1000 miles, spare

4-Star Fire Solaris, 1 decent tread, 3 some tread

1 set-McGard wheel locks and key included

$250.00 Firm

Send text to 870-723-7535, will return call

Commercial Bank & Trust is proud to announce the promotion of Nick Temple to Senior Vice President of IT Operations & Security. Since joining the bank in September 2013, Nick has held various leadership responsibilities and mentored the development of his colleagues while gaining experience across all bank operations.

Todd Smith, President of Commercial Bank, stated: “Nick has the rare gift of being highly skilled in both bank operations and overseeing the digital networks and security required in modern banking. Nick has been instrumental in leading initiatives we’ve undertaken to provide customers with 24/7 access to their accounts while also providing greater reliability of our networks and instituting backup networks. The results have moved Commercial Bank forward and we’re proud to recognize Nick as a vital part of our senior management team.”

In his new role as Senior Vice President, Nick will continue to oversee the bank’s technological infrastructure and security strategy, ensuring Commercial Bank remains at the forefront of digital innovation and customer service excellence.

I am selling a completely remodeled 1988 mobile home located in Monticello. Please note that the home must be moved.
Key details:
– Layout: 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom (one bedroom does not have a closet)- Condition: Fully remodeled interior- Roof: 5-year-old tin roof- HVAC: Heating and air conditioning units (both inside and outside) are included
Asking Price: $8,500 OBO
Please contact me at 870-740-5062 to request interior photos or to schedule a time to view the home.