Monticello Live

This past Saturday SeaArk Boats hosted a back to school pool party for the kids of Arkansas Baptist Children’s Home of Monticello. SeaArk donated food, school supplies and refurbished canoes for the center. (more…)

David and Marilyn Patrick, owners of Patrick’s Spee-D-Lube, announced the ground breaking of Patrick’s Auto Wash on August 16th. The Auto Wash will be located at 125 Westgate Drive behind Patrick’s Spee-D-Lube.
Employees will guide automobiles on to a 90 foot conveyor system where the auto will be prepped, washed and dried. It will be equipped with state of the art brushing equipment by MacNeil Car Wash Systems and will include Pre-Soak, Soft-Touch Wash, High Pressure Side Blaster, Tire / Wheel Scrubbers and Lava Wax with Carnuba. The Tire Shine will be applied along with Simoniz Double Bond Protectant and 175 MPH Dryers.
The tunnel will accommodate 80 cars per hour allowing 3 cars in the tunnel at any given time therefore the complete wash, wax & dry time will be around 3 minutes.
FREE vacuum stations will be available after automobiles exit the tunnel. The Auto Wash will ALWAYS have employees on site to assist customers with any needs they may have. (more…)

The local Monticello post office is in an ongoing roof repair.

The project should be complete, later this month.

No changes in customer service are expected.

The most anticipated component of Chancellor Karla Hughes’ Student Success Initiative at the University of Arkansas at Monticello will become a reality on Monday, August 13 when Chick-fil-A opens its doors for business in UAM’s new Student Success Center. (more…)

U.S. Congressman Bruce Westerman visited SeaArk Boats yesterday. Congressman Westerman and staff were given an overview of the company, a plant tour, and learned about issues impacting the marine industry. (more…)

Following a recent community meeting, someone complimented the local Sonic Drive-in on their addition of a new large trashcan, in front of their drive-through window.

This may not seem like much, but this is a simple step that will eliminate a lot of highway litter, by allowing you to get rid of yesterday’s trash, while waiting to get today’s lunch.

Thanks, Sonic!

SeaArk Boats Pro Staff Member, Tabitha Linville, was recently named one of the Most Influential Female Anglers in North America by Wildlife Enthusiast Magazine. (more…)

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Construction is underway for their new offices, located at Highway 278 West.

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It was announced at Wednesday’s MEDC meeting, that Zilkha Biofuels has canceled their proposed pellet mill in Monticello. (more…)

Arkansans are starting to receive new Medicare cards in the mail – this is not a scam.

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The chamber of commerce held a Ribbon Cutting ceremony to help celebrate the Grand Opening of the new clinic location for Dr. Trace Garner, Cardiologist.

Stop by and see you there newly renovated facility, located at 766 H.L. Ross Drive.

It is always exciting to celebrate the success of our local business partners.

Peas and Peaches…..just two of the fresh market items you will find at Market In The ParkFarmer’s Market this Saturday morning from 8:00-12:00.

Located in Historic Downtown Monticello, this popular local Farmer’s Market,  on South Main Street, offers the freshest produce and homemade items around.

Join everyone this Saturday  for the season’s first purple hull peas & peaches, along with a variety of other summer produce, handmade items, and  home baked goodies.

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On Saturday, June 2nd, SeaArk Boats hosted their annual employee family picnic at Lake Monticello. The event consisted of a fishing tournament, various outdoor games, bounce houses, horseshoe tournament, boat rides and lunch. (more…)

The Hashem Law Firm has announced that attorney Katelyn Busby will be leaving the private practice of law, to pursue a career with the State of Arkansas. (more…)

According to CNBC.com, First National Bank of Crossett is now a part of Century Next, which also operates Bank of Ruston, LA

Click here to read their full report.

The Monticello/ Drew County Chamber of Commerce held a ceremonial ribbon-cutting, Thursday morning for Southark Wellness Clinic.  (more…)

Union Bank and Trust president Dave Dickson along with vice president Randy Rawls, recently travelled to Washington DC to visit with lawmakers on the recent legislation that pertained to the banking industry along with other issues that were affecting Drew and Bradley County. (more…)

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