The Monticello-Drew County Chamber of Commerce is seeking nominations for 2025 Man, Woman, and Non-Profit of the Year.

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Please submit your written nominations to the chamber office no later than Thursday, February 05, 2026, at 4:00 pm.

Monticello-Drew County Chamber of Commerce 335 East Gaines Street, Monticello, AR 71655

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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.

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.

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:

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