Monticello Live

SHOW TIME CHANGE:

Kim’s Dance Factory will present its Fall Theatre Production “Just a Lil’ Hocus Pocus” at the City Park Amphitheatre on Saturday, October 24. Show times will be 4:00, 6:00 , and 7:30. Admission is FREE!  Along with the performances directed by Maggie Barnett there will be a COVID friendly trunk or treat for the community!

We encourage kids to wear their costumes and come out to the park and enjoy a fun and safe activity and some fantastic entertainment!

Eva Arrington will be leading an Education First Tours parent and student meeting for students interested from any school district and home school students.  The meeting will be Tuesday, October 27 at 5:30 in the Drew Central School auditorium.  Please RSVP to 870-224-6545 or earrington@drewcentral.org. Two tours are being offered.   (more…)

The Drew County NAACP Branch #6042 announces plans for their annual fundraising event. The 2020 Freedom Fund Gala will be held virtually on Friday, October 30 from 7:00 to 8:30 pm by Zoom and Facebook Live. Due to the conditions of the pandemic, the branch has made a transition to host its annual fundraising event free and open to the surrounding public, according to gala coordinator and branch executive board member, Peggy Orr. (more…)

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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…)

Cub Scout Pack 69 will have an information table available for any Kindergarten through 5^th grade students interested in Scouting in Drew County on Monday October 5 at 5:00pm at Monticello FUMC 317 S Main next to Cash Saver.   (more…)

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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A key ring with a Dodge fob was found at the junior high Billies game, Thursday night.

Please call MPD at 367-3411 to identify them.

Kindred at Home – Monticello is proud to be entering into their annual fall Food Drive. 

Kindred at Home Monticello will be supporting the Hope Place in Monticello.  (more…)

Operation Christmas Child local  Volunteers invite you to a Project Leader Workshop

Location: Shady Grove Missionary Baptist Church

111 HWY 172 Monticello, AR 71655

Event Date: 09/12/2020

Event Time: 03:30 PM CDT

Learn more about Operation Christmas Child and its mission of evangelism, discipleship and multiplication. We will share resources, and learn more about packing shoe boxes and packing parties.

We’re following COVID-19 guidelines and offering a virtual option, so don’t hesitate to register today! You don’t want to miss this great opportunity!!!

The Drew County Democratic Party will meet on Monday, August 17 @ 6:00p.m, at the Wilmar Community Center 2406 Hwy 278 West in Wilmar.

Please wear your mask and meeting room will be set up per social distancing requirement.

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