Drew Central Elementary and Middle School collected $1,400.23 for Heifer International a SEARK Reading Council’s International project. Heifer International is an Arkansas foundation that provides animals for families in other countries. They train the families to use the animals for the benefit of their families and communities. Each animal that is purchased helps that family have food and income to help provide for their needs.
Ms. Young’s kindergarten class gave the most money for the week at Drew Central Elementary, and Mrs. Ferrell’s fourth period literacy class collected the most money at the Drew Central Middle School.
Every Correct Craft boat and engine company won the 2023 Marine Industry Customer Satisfaction Index (CSI) Award, highlighting their dedication to excellent customer service. The awards were announced at the 2024 Discover Boating® Miami International Boat Show® Industry Breakfast. 
The University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM) named 299 students to the Dean’s List and 214 students to the Chancellor’s List for the fall 2023 semester, according to Keith Chambliss, UAM’s registrar. 
