Monticello Live

MDA’s Competition dance team attended the Talent On Parade regional competition in Hot Springs on May 3-5. Routines are scored on an adjudicated system by a panel of 3 judges. The placement levels are Double Diamond, Diamond, Elite, and Top 1st. (more…)

Monticello Music Club recently conducted a coloring contest and essay contest for area elementary school children in recognition of National Music Week. National Music Week, a Project of the National Federation of Music Clubs, recognizes the value of music in the home, the community, the nation, and the world. Local winners were awarded cash prizes for their efforts.

NAACP local Branch #6042 hosted a Baccalaureate Ceremony on May 11^th, 2019 to present its local scholarships. NAACP Drew County Branch, reported “It was our goal to provide a scholarship opportunity for 2019 Seniors who attend Drew Central and Monticello High Schools. (more…)

Kaylee Ingram of Monticello has accepted a Mabel and Emon Mahony Scholarship to attend South Arkansas Community College this fall.

She is a 2019 graduate of Drew Central High School. The scholarship is funded through the SouthArk Foundation.

Seark Miracle League Make-Up Game Schedule

Thursday, May 30th
6:15pm- Red Warriors vs Blue Heroes
7:00pm- Green Champions vs Purple Legends

The A&P Commission is creating a brand identity for Monticello!

They want your opinion on the logo options they’re considering!

Follow this link and cast your vote!

https://tinyurl.com/citylogosurvey

The Jr. Auxiliary of Monticello made a donation to the local Imagination Library of $5000.

This means that the local chapter of the group can soon start shipping books in Monticello and Drew County.

The launch for Imagination Library is scheduled for TODAY, May 15 1-5 pm for parents to sign drew co kids up. Any child under 5 years of age that lives in Drew County is eligible.

The Launch  Will be held in the main office lobby of the Monticello Medical Clinic.

As the Memorial Day holiday approaches, Monticello Police Department is reminding all drivers of the importance of seat belt use. This annual campaign is part of the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s national Click It or Ticket high-visibility enforcement effort that runs from May 20 to June 2, 2019. Aimed at enforcing seat belt use to help keep families safe, the national seat belt campaign runs concurrent with the busy travel season. (more…)

NAACP local Branch #6042 hosted a Baccalaureate Ceremony on May 11^th, 2019 to present its local scholarships. NAACP Drew County Branch, reported “It was our goal to provide a scholarship opportunity for 2019 Seniors who attend Drew Central and Monticello High Schools. (more…)

Southeast Arkansas Community Action Corporation Governing Board of Directors will meet Tuesday, May 21, 2019 at 3:30 p.m., at the regularly scheduled board meeting.

The meeting will be held at The Southeast Arkansas Community Action Complex- located at 1208 North Myrtle St., Warren AR  71671

The meeting is open to the public.  SEACAC serves Ashley, Bradley, Chicot, Desha and Drew Counties in Southeast Arkansas.

Robert B. Gibson, III today announced his plans to run for Circuit Judge, Division 3, 10^th District. The 10^th District encompasses Ashley, Bradley, Chicot, Desha, and Drew Counties. If elected, Gibson commits to serving impartially and with integrity.  The current Division 3 Circuit Judge, Robert Bynum Gibson, Jr. is retiring at the end of his term.

Robert B. Gibson, III issued the following statement: (more…)

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Monticello Music Club will hold its regular monthly meeting Tuesday, May 7th at 7:00 p.m. in the First Presbyterian Church Sanctuary, 821 North MainStreet in Monticello.  

An organ recital will be held in conjunction with this meeting and the public is cordially invited to attend.   (more…)

Southeast Arkansas Community Action Corporation will to conduct community meetings for SEACAC Board Members for Ashley and Chicot Counties.

 The meeting to elect a board member for the Ashley County Private- Sector for SEACAC board will be held on Thursday, May 16, 2019 at 6:00 P.M. The meeting will be held at the Ashley County Courthouse Annex Building, in the Conference Room in Hamburg, Arkansas. (more…)

The Southeast Arkansas Community Action Corporation will to conduct community meetings for SEACAC Board Members for Ashley and Chicot Counties. (more…)

In recognition of Foster Care Awareness Month, a Proclamation Event will be held on May 1, 2019 at 10:00 AM at the Monticello Town Square. Participants will include Senator Eddie Cheatham, Pastor Alford Branch, and Representative LeAnne Burch. Proclamations will be given by Mayor Paige Chase and Senator Cheatham will stand in for Judge Robert Akin. (more…)

Members of SEARK Reading Council nominated literacy leaders from Southeast Arkansas to be honored at this year’s Celebrate Literacy Banquet, recently, at the Village Steakhouse in Star City.  (more…)

Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge today hosted, for the first time in the history of the office, a law enforcement training event in south Arkansas. (more…)

The Drew County NAACP Branch #6042 will host a Baccalaureate Ceremony on May 11, 2019 at 5:00 pm. The ceremony will be held at Shady Grove AME Church (1265 Highway 138 Monticello, AR) and the guest speaker will be Dr. Felicia Brown.

The Sahara Shrine Center in Pine Bluff, AR is hosting it’s annual Golf Classic on Saturday, June 1st.  Registration is $85/Player prior to Memorial Day & $90/Player the day of.  This is a 4-Man Scramble (Must have 4 Man Team.)  Registration starts @ 0700 & Game starts @ 0800. (more…)

The Henry”Hank” Thompson Memorial Scholarship application for the 2019-2020 school year is now available.

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Eva Arrington will be leading an Education First Tour during Spring Break 2020 (6 days) to Los Angeles/Hollywood.

She will host the student and parent meeting April 16 @ 6pm in her Drew Central Elementary classroom #403.  (more…)