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New Built Duplex Unit For Rent On Chester St. In Monticello

February 10th, 2025 by

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UAM To Host College Preview Day for High School Juniors and Seniors

February 10th, 2025 by

UAMPreviewDay2025Spring The University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM) Office of Admissions will host Weevil Welcome: College Preview Day on Monday, March 3, beginning at 9 a.m. Registration will be held in the Gibson University Center on UAM’s Monticello campus. Check-in will begin at 8:30 a.m., and the program will run until noon.

Prospective high school juniors and seniors who are interested in attending UAM’s Monticello campus, the UAM College of Technology-Crossett or the UAM College of Technology-McGehee are invited to attend the free event on the Monticello campus to learn about programs of study, financial aid, new scholarship opportunities, residence life, student organizations and more. Parents are also welcome to attend.

High school seniors who have already applied to UAM are encouraged to attend the event to meet with faculty, staff and current UAM students.

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DREW CENTRAL PRE-K & KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION, February 20

February 10th, 2025 by

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Holiday Inn Seeking Job Applications

February 10th, 2025 by

Holiday Inn Express is now hiring for Front Desk, breakfast agent and Housekeeping.

Holiday Inn Express is looking to hire people who are self motivated, energetic, dependable and able to work any day, including weekends.

Please come by Holiday Inn Express to pick up application.

No phone calls please!

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ASP Investigating Death of Juvenile in Dumas

February 7th, 2025 by

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Commercial Bank

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Drew County Spelling Bee Winners

February 7th, 2025 by

: Todd Smith and Sammi Hickam From Commercial Bank with Lily Copico

: Ralph, Lily, Mackenzie

: Ralph Cuadras, Lily Copico, Dr. Kay Walter, Mackenzie Hawkins

Seventeen third through eighth grade students from Drew Central and Monticello schools competed in the Drew County Spelling Bee on February 4. Dr. Kay Walter of UAM served as the pronouncer, and Belinda Carpenter, Ashley Griever, Trudy Jackson, and Brandon Weekley were the judges.

After 33 intense rounds, the bee ended with Mackenzie Hawkins (DC) in 3rd place, Ralph Cuadras (MMS) in 2nd place, and Lily Copico (MMS) as Champion. Commercial Bank awarded $100 and a goody bag to the Champion, and 2nd place and the Champion both received a year’s subscription to Encyclopedia Britannica.

Lily will go on to represent Drew County in the Arkansas State Spelling Bee on March 8 in Little Rock. The state bee is hosted by the Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas, and is a preliminary for the Scripps’ National Spelling Bee in Washington D. C. Lily is the daughter of Ryan and Rebecca Copico.

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Drew Farm Supply

February 7th, 2025 by

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Jury Duty Update

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Sweet Options Spectacular Fundraiser

February 7th, 2025 by

Options is bringing boxed chocolates to you this Valentines Day. Please find the flyer, payment options and order forms below. Sweet Options Spectacular will be made of a variety of homemade fudge and homemade candies for only $5.00 a box.

Deadline to order will be February 7th at 5pm.

Pickup will be February 14th from 9am-4pm at 239 Hwy 425N, Monticello but if you order 10 or more we can deliver for free.

Click Here To Download Order Form Sweet Options - 1 Sweet Options - 2

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Desha/Drew Cattlemen’s Meeting Notes

February 7th, 2025 by

Cow The Desha/Drew County Cattlemen’s Association met at 6:30 pm at the UAM Agriculture Building on December 19,2024. President Jason Cater blessed the meal of Christmas finger foods provided by the membership. Following the supper fellowship President Cater thanked everyone for their willingness to be part of the association. The recent state board meeting was also discussed. The main item of business included officer elections. The group voted to keep all current officers in their positions. The meeting was then adjourned.

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Forecast

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4 Vehicle Crash, Tuesday, Claims Life of Local Lady

February 6th, 2025 by

Tuesday, around 10:24 AM, Lacey Reed Morgan, age 27 of Monticello, was a passenger in a Ford F150 pick up, that was attempting to park on the southbound shoulder of the 3600 block of Highway 425, near two other vehicles, a Toyota pick up and a Chrysler sedan. Read the rest of this entry »