The City of Monticello is accepting resumes for the seasonal positions lifeguard.

All applicants must be 16 years of age and provide copies of all Life-guarding, First-Aid, CPR Certifications, SS card, and driver’s license.

Deadline to apply is ___________.

Katie Harris, senior at Monticello Christian Academy, was recently awarded the Arkansas Academic Challenge Scholarship.

She also received the Leadership Scholarship from the University of Arkansas at Monticello.

Harris is an honor graduate of MCA as well as this year’s Valedictorian. In total, Harris has received $18,000 thus far in scholarships.

Members of our local Veterans of Foreign Wars presented a program to MIS 4th graders, recently, with organizational assistance from DAR.

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This dog has been in the neighborhood for a time, and does not appear to belong to anyone here. He is very friendly and not shy.
There is no collar.
Call 870-367-6909

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Early Saturday morning,  Drew County Sheriffs deputies  were called to the scene of a car crash at the intersection of Highway 278 and the Wilmar train tracks.

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An unusual sight took place on HWY 425 South, early last week, as a circus carnival was traveling, north, through town.

The convoy of amusement rides stopped at EZ-Mart, for fuel and snacks, providing a unique photograph.

Monday, in Drew County Circuit Court, it was stated that the the prosecution is expected to seek the Death Penalty for the March 2014 shooting death of a 29 year old Southeast Arkansas woman, outside of local grocery store. (more…)

We are VERY PROUD OF YOU CRISTAN .

WE LOVE YOU.

Mom, Billy, Chase,  Mamaw, and Pal

Interfor Corp. of Canada has announced the purchase of the Price Companies’ “Monticello Sawmill.”

MLive spoke to Price’s Dick Carmical, who told us that the transition should be complete in mid-June.

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Winners at the Town & Gown Duplicate Bridge Club on Monday, May 4 were:

1st place Joann Hawley and Lowell Lynde
2nd place Charles Dolberry and Gene Gulledge
3rd place Sandra Lloyd and Jean Palsa
4th place Luellen Jones and Marvin Fawley

The Club was proud to have new play Judy Lassiter participate in Monday’s game.

On Monday, May 4th, at the regularly scheduled Drew County Museum Commission meeting, the commissioners were pleased to have Judge Robert Akin and Mayor Zach Tucker attend. Both men presented some ideas for the May 31 Grand Opening of the Country Store out back on the top floor of the carriage house. (more…)

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The Appleberry family of the Tillar Community has been chosen Drew County’s Farm Family of the Year.

The Appleberrys raise soybeans, rice, and corn on 3,400 acres. Some of acreage has been in their family for 74 years. They also raise cattle

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