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.

On January 8, 2026, following a jury trial, Portier Guytan was found guilty of charges related to a financial scam that targeted an elderly victim in Crossett, Arkansas.

Guytan’s case began on May 15, 2025, when Ashley County Sheriff Tommy Sturgeon learned that the 76-year-old victim had been defrauded by individuals claiming the victim had won a Jamaican lottery worth $11 million. The caller instructed the victim to send $50,000 to claim his winnings. Before authorities intervened, the victim had already sent approximately $30,000, and was preparing to deliver the remaining funds to Guytan during an arranged exchange at Brookshire’s in Crossett.

On May 16, 2025, deputies set up to surveil the exchange. After Guytan accepted a bag containing $27,000 in cash from the victim in exchange for a briefcase purportedly holding the prize money, deputies intercepted Guytan.  The briefcase was later found to contain only printer paper. Guytan stated he was originally from Trinidad, but was residing in Massachusetts, when he was paid $3,000 to transport the funds and deliver them to Jamaica, that he placed the copy paper into the briefcase, and that he had been involved in a prior exchange before. Guytan testified he could not name the person whom he was allegedly working for.

The jury recommended Guytan serve 10 years in the Arkansas Department of Correction and ordered him to pay a $10,000 fine. Circuit Judge Robert Gibson III followed the jury’s recommendation. Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Sandra Bradshaw expressed gratitude to the jury for sending a strong and unmistakable message: criminals in Ashley County will be held accountable for their actions.

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.

It’s that time of the year again. Options is bringing boxed chocolates to you this Valentines Day. Please find the flyer, payment options and order forms below. Sweet Options Spectacular will be made of a variety of homemade fudge and homemade candies for only $10.00 a box. 
Deadline to order will be February 5th at 5pm.Pickup will be February 12th from 9am-4pm at 239 Hwy 425N, Monticello but if you order 10 or more we can deliver for free in the Drew county area.
Please let me know if you have any questions or need additional information or call our office at 870.460.0684. 

Click Here To Print Order Form

On October 9, 2025, a Drew County jury convicted Johnathon Paul Smith of Rayne, Louisiana, on multiple felony charges stemming from a traffic stop that occurred on September 15, 2024. Smith was found guilty of Possession of Over 10 Grams of Methamphetamine with the Purpose to Deliver, Simultaneous Possession of Drugs and Firearms, and Possession of Firearms by Certain Persons.

The case began when Officer Evan Ferguson of the Monticello Police Department stopped a Chevy truck for speeding on Highway 425 South. The vehicle was clocked at 73 mph in a 50 mph zone. Upon approaching the vehicle, Officer Ferguson detected a strong odor of marijuana and initiated a search. The driver, identified as Smith, and his passenger, Cassie Carvalho, were asked to exit the vehicle.

During the search, officers discovered a set of multicolored digital scales, a derringer handgun, and a purse containing a bag of crystal substance later identified as methamphetamine that weighed 99 grams. Additionally, a 9mm handgun was found in a Family Dollar bag on the passenger floor, and a glass pipe was located in the overhead sunglass holder. A small amount of methamphetamine was also found in a clear bag in the passenger door.

The NAACP Drew County Branch is proud to announce its annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration, featuring a comprehensive summit and community service activities designed to honor Dr. King’s legacy through action and education.

“I am really excited to try something different to honor the legacy and King Movement in Drew County,” said Clarissa Pace, President of the NAACP Drew County Branch. “I encourage community involvement from the entire community. It’s not a Black people observation. It is an American observation. Our nation would not have been a better nation without the sacrifice of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.”

MLK Summit: Monday, January 19, 2026 The centerpiece of this year’s commemoration will be a day-long summit held from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Sadie Johnson Building, located at 707 Highway 278 East in Monticello, Arkansas. The summit brings together community leaders, educators, and advocates to inspire meaningful dialogue and positive change under the theme “Engaged, Empowered, and Informed.”

Summit Highlights Include: