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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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KDF Registration for Fall is going on now! We are beginning our 26th year in Monticello!

Crayton Harris (10) of Monticello is the son of Dustin & Laci Harris. He is a honor roll student at MIS. Crayton is known around Monticello as “the kid who rides the dirt bikes”.

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Homeowners and renters in Cleveland, Drew, Grant, Hot Spring, Jefferson, Lincoln, Ouachita and Phillips Counties affected by the severe storms and straight-line winds on April 12, 2020, may be eligible for disaster assistance through the State of Arkansas Individual Assistance program. (more…)

University of Arkansas System President Dr. Donald R. Bobbitt today announced appointments for a new systemwide task force that will consider issues around racial equity at the campuses, divisions and units within the UA System. (more…)

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Photos from Kim’s Dance Factory 25th Anniversary Celebration Recital in the Park on Saturday!

Thanks to all who participated and families who helped make this day possible. Thanks also to the city for our wonderful amphitheater in the park!

Congratulations to our Seniors, Rachel Barnett, Karson Grant, Lyndie Mullins, and Jessaca Shepherd

Recently, SeaArk Boats hosted their annual employee luncheon at SeaArk Boats in Monticello. The event consisted of a Yard Pong tournament, various prize giveaways, employee of the quarter announcement, lunch, and the yearly boat giveaway.

President Steve Henderson stated, “We are proud of the hard work and dedication that our employees show every day. This event allows us to give back to them and to say thank you. We do several other events throughout the year but enjoy getting to spend the day with our employees.” We gave away over $800 in prizes not including our biggest giveaway, a SeaArk Boat. (more…)

Paul W. Keith of Hamburg was recently sworn in as the President of the Arkansas Bar Association. (more…)

Paul W. Keith of Hamburg was sworn in as the President of the Arkansas Bar Association on June 12. The swearing-in ceremony by Chief Justice Dan Kemp took place virtually during the association’s Annual Meeting Virtual Conference. (more…)

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Wanted: Someone to put together a Kidcraft wooden swing and help putting together a tv stand.  If interested, contact 870-723-1108. Looking for someone willing to work or a reasonable price.

Drew County Alumni basketball scholarship, this scholarship was created to encourage student participation in a post-secondary program of study.  Local donations from Union Bank & Trust, Commercial Bank, Arkansas Superior Federal Credit Union and the Pirate and Billie fans made this scholarship possible.

The Drew County Charity Alumni Basketball Scholarship 2020 Recipients:

Blaine Tumilson- Drew Central High School;  Zyunnia Edwards- Monticello High School; Allison Chambers -Drew Central High School; Felicia Schroeder- Monticello High School;   Kimberly de la Cruz-Drew Central High School; and  Kelli Jo Stain-Drew Central High School.

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Arkansas’s economy is more dependent on forests than nearly every other state in the nation. Nearly 60% of our state is forested.  (more…)

The Arkansas Rural Health Partnership (ARHP) was recently awarded a $136,400 grant from The Blue & You Foundation for a Healthier Arkansas. This substantial grant allowed ARHP to purchase important telehealth equipment for member hospitals throughout south Arkansas. Access to quality care via telehealth is especially crucial to COVID-19 patients.  (more…)

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