Monticello Live

The U.S. Postal service is closing suspending mail delivery this Wednesday as part of the federal government’s observance of the national day of mourning in honor of former President George H.W. Bush, who died Nov. 30.

City hall, the courthouse, state offices and banks will be open.

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Elite Business Solutions Network will be open during the Christmas Parade, Tonight, for a meet and greet. The parking lot will be reserved for guests to enjoy the parade, no parking will be available for the parade.

Kay Brown, President of BKB Associates of Fayetteville and Chad McGriff, President of CMAC Consulting of Southeast Arkansas have officially announced the renaming of Key Employment Agency located on South Main Street.

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At the end of Wednesday’s Intermodal board meeting, several members and guests had a very informative discussion about several important issues that Southeast Arkansas has, and will have, in the near future.

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Last week, Jay Jones, at the Edward Jones investments office, located  at 975 Highway North, Welcomed area residents and community leaders to attend the ribbon-cutting and open house, at his new office.

Refreshments were served.

In a joint effort to increase educational tools, advanced skills and procedures, and  self-help tools for small and established businesses in Southeast Arkansas; Kay McKeown Brown (BKB Associates) and Chad McGriff Advanced Consulting (CMAC) have signed a five year  multi-faceted partnership agreement to promote, build, and encourage business in this corner of Arkansas flourish and give back to the community.

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Jacob Appleberry of Tillar was among the 74 Farm Bureau leaders participating in the State Resolutions Committee meeting Nov. 7-8 at the Wyndham Riverfront Hotel in North Little Rock. (more…)

The Chamber of Commerce held a Ribbon Cutting ceremony, Monday morning, for Los Arcos Mexican Grill.

Jorge Rosas and his staff have a beautiful restaurant, located next to Domino’s Pizza on Highway 425 South.

The food, the fixtures and the atmosphere are all impressive.

Byron Montgomery, Mainline Health System’s clinical director and provider at the Mainline Star City location, received the Community Health Centers of Arkansas MVP award at the Community Health Centers of Arkansas Conference. (more…)

SeaArk Boats recently held its dealer meeting and unveiled two new boat models at The Chateau at Table Rock Lake in Branson, MO. (more…)

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Joe Miles Asks Council To Build Residences On Creekwood, Behind his office
September 11, 2018


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HitMeUpp.com isopen 11a-11p.

Their rates are $3.99 in the Monticello area.

Other details are explained in the video.

Please note, this does not reflect on any decision made at our local post office.

With that being said, nationally, the post office is trying to encourage more businesses to send “junk mail.”  (Yes, I said it.).

Please consider this to be a “letter to the editor” that was sent “from the editor.”

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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