Monticello Live

Local Health Units across Arkansas will stay open later on Tuesdays so that services including flu vaccinations and COVID-19 tests are available after normal business hours.
The health units, which are located in every county in the state, will now be open between 9:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. on Tuesdays.

“Local Health Units play a critical role in improving the health and well-being of Arkansans,” said Cassie Cochran, the director of ADH’s Center for Local Public Health. “We hope this change makes the units more accessible and allows more Arkansans to take advantage of the available services.” (more…)

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SeaArk will be collecting donations for hurricane victims in South Louisiana this week. We will be at Walmart in Monticello 8am -5pm Wednesday 9/30. Walmart in Crossett 8am-noon 10/01 and Walmart in El Dorado 1pm-5pm. Non perishible food items are a great need.

2020 Southern Arkansas Rural Business Development Conference

“Equipping rural Arkansas with the tools and resources to drive business opportunities, partnerships, and expansion.” (more…)

The Southeast regional office of Duck Unlimited has hired a UAM Wildlife graduate student as its new State Waterfowl Biologist. Jakeb Spears started his new job in Jonesboro, Arkansas, on September 21st.  He will assist private landowners and state partners in improving waterfowl habitat on their properties.   He will help them enroll eligible lands in federal conversation programs such as the Wetland Reserve Easement Program.
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Aurayia Simpson of Monticello, a registered nursing major at South Arkansas Community College, has accepted a Receiving Education Achievement Close to Home Scholarship to attend the school this fall.

The member of Phi Theta Kappa and the National Society of Leadership and Success is a 1998 graduate of Dumas High School.

D’Arbonee Forte of Monticello, a 2020 graduate of Drew Central High School, has accepted a Presidential Scholarship to attend South Arkansas Community College this fall.

In high school, the daughter of Sharonda Forte was a member of National Honor Society, National Beta Club, the softball team, the cheerleading squad, the yearbook staff and the Big Red Student Advisory Council. She also was senior class president, a Girls State delegate and an All-State basketball selection.

Giovanni Santos Andrade of Monticello, a 2020 graduate of Monticello High School, has accepted a Living the Dream Scholarship to attend South Arkansas Community College this fall.
The son of Maximo Santos Garcia and Veronica Andrade was a member of the art club and Spanish club in high school.

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By Caden Fitzgerald and Mia Reginelli
MHS Journalism
The MHS Cross Country team started their season this weekend in Little Rock. On September 12, junior high and senior high runners ran the Little Rock Classic at War Memorial. This was their first competition of the 2020 season. (more…)

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Older professional, about to retire in the next year, looking for a place to rent outside of Monticello.

I am looking for a decent place with a reasonable rent price. I am looking for a place to stay long term. It is myself, and I do have a small inside dog.

If you have a place, know a place, or someone that has something, I would appreciate your calling 723-1108.

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Land for sale
3.44 acres, Barkada rd, approximately 1 mile from Hwy 425.
Call 870-723-1808

On Friday, the 4th, SeaArk Boats Team gathered and donated supplies for Hurricane Laura victims. The SeaArk Team transported the supply filled to Iowa, Louisiana on Saturday September 5^th with the help of the Monticello community.

Caroline Martinez, SeaArk Boats Human Resource Manager, found the need through a Facebook post and in three days gathered enough goods to carry to Iowa Police Department and Living Waters Church. SeaArk Boats provided $750 worth of non-perishable food, along with the manpower to help with the dispersal of supplies.

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Home For Rent:

3 bedroom and 3 bathroom downstairs

1 bedroom and 1 bathroom apartment upstairs with separate entrance.

$500 deposit

$1200 rent per month

Contact Austin West for details 214-949-5570

https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/462-S-Hyatt-St-Monticello-AR-71655/90800226_zpid/

For Sale:

3 BR, 1.5 baths, Fully Bricked Home!!

Motivated Seller!!

Call 501-952-3422 for more info!

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Citizens Bank has received additional national recognition from the American Bankers Association for its Community Development efforts in Batesville.

In an article that appears on its “America’s Banks” website, ABA identifies Citizens Bank as “A Bank That Kick Starts Change for an Entire Community.” The webpage can be accessed at https://americasbanks.aba.com/stories/bank-kick-starts-change-entire-community.

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