An elementary chess tournament was held at Southeast Arkansas Education Service Cooperative on Friday, April 8th for southeast Arkansas elementary students in grades 3rd-6th grade. 80 students participated. 1st place winner: Caleb Norris (Monticello Schools), 2nd Place Winner: Dhruv Patel (Monticello Schools), and 3rd Place Winner: Bo Hobbs (Monticello Schools).






























Keith Wells of Monticello is seeking re-election to the Monticello School District, school board, zone 2. Wells stated, “I have served the children of Monticello, their parents, and this community for 12 years. It is my intention to continue because there is a lot more work to get done.” Wells stated that he was instrumental is passing three millages of which will be used to erect a new Monticello Billie gym. 























