Monticello Live

Saturday, county officials became of aware of 2 new positive tests for Covid at the Drew County Courthouse. (more…)

Drew Memorial Auxiliary Members (in pink) join UAM administrators to present their scholarship donation. L to R: Dr. Peggy Doss, UAM Chancellor; Edith Thurman and Shirley Kizer, Auxiliary members; Dr. Brandy Haley, UAM Dean of Nursing; Barbara Brown, Auxiliary President; Mellie Jo Owen, Auxiliary Member; and Ms. Crystal Halley, UAM Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs

The Drew Memorial Health System Auxiliary presented UAM administrators with a donation that funds nursing scholarships for four UAM students. Nursing students Kaylee Barnard, Jessee Brixie, and Mikayla McGregor, all of Monticello, and Alondra Cruz of Hamburg, will each receive an award of $1,000. (more…)

An incorrect letter, sent out by United Healthcare insurance company was received by Dr. Tim Simon’s patients, Wednesday.

The letter states that Dr. Simon is no longer a part of Monticello Medical Center, which is not the case.

Dr. Simon told MonticelloLive, this morning, that a letter of apology is being sent by United Healthcare to everyone who received the misleading information, and calls are being made, today, to let his patients know that the letter was totally false.

This week, Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson canceled the requirements for Arkansans to wear masks, to prevent potential spread of COVID-19.  Some larger cities and other entities announced that they will still require their residents and participants to wear facemasks.

Here’s where we stand, in Monticello. (more…)

Late last week, Grand Manor found out that the form they submitted to the state didn’t get processed. They were supposed to have been one of the first places in line for vaccine, but that “fell through the cracks”. (more…)

Prescription Pad Pharmacy
City Drug

Last Chance Drive Thru Flu Shot Clinic

Vaccine provided by the Arkansas Department of Health and administered by The Prescription Pad

Tuesday, December 22, 7 am til 12 pm

Old Topps parking lot beside the Prescription Pad

Bring your insurance card if you have one, but if not insured, you can still get a free flu shot!