The University of Arkansas at Monticello will hold its mid-year commencement exercises Friday, December 13 at Steelman Fieldhouse. Doors open at 9 a.m. for the 10 a.m. ceremony. (more…)

A group of Star City community leaders has donated $75,0000 to create the Star Daze Festival Scholarship at the University of Arkansas at Monticello.

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The Monticello Branch Library collected sweaters and other winter clothing items during the month of November as part of the nation wide charity event inspired by the beloved Mr. Rodgers of Mr. Rodgers’ Neighborhood on PBS.

During the sweater drive, the library was able to collect 75 items to be given out through various charity organizations who help clothe adults and children in the Monticello and Drew County area. Thank you to every one who participated and brought in items, we look forward to holing this event again next year!

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At 11 AM, it has been snowing for at least 15 minutes.

The snowflakes are large, however due to temps being above freezing, they will not likely accumulate.

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At last months Ashley County Quorum Court meeting, the budget committee presented a recommendation to the JP‘s, recommending waiving any past due balance for dispatching services for the city, provided by the county.

This was done with the understanding that they will move forward with a new, legal, “agreed to by both parties” contract, in the future.

After a 7-3 vote, the question of whether or not the 2/3 quorum was achieved.

JP Taylor recently resigned from the group, and his position was declared vacant at their last meeting.

This afternoon’s 2:30 meeting should declare the vote to be a 2/3 margin or not, based on the opinion of attorney David Harrod, as to whether the current quorum court is a 10 or 11 member board.

The outcome of that meeting will be posted on HamburgHeadlines.com.

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