Monday evening, at approximately 6 pm, after early voting at the courthouse closed, vote totals were accidentally tabulated and posted on the clubroom door, inside of the closed courthouse.

The information was removed at 7:08 AM, Tuesday morning, to end the situation. (more…)

The University of Arkansas at Monticello College of Technology-McGehee held its semi-annual allied health commencement ceremony at the Fine Arts Center on the Monticello campus, recently. (more…)

Thank You All for Your Support!

Good Morning Everyone:

Thank you all so much for all of your support through prayers, votes, and words of encouragement.

We fought a good fight and we kept the faith!

Although this judicial race did not yield a victory; however, I’m so glad to have run a race that resulted in so many more wins. (more…)

By state law, school millage stays in effect, even if the vote fails, due to the importance of education.

School superintendent Traci Streeter told us, “The main thing people need to know is we are not asking for more money. It’s is simple procedural. We are not asking for another millage increase.”

With all voting centers reporting, (early & absentee ballots included) unofficial vote totals are…..

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Drew County Assessor Cheri Adcock would like to remind all taxpayers who have personal and/or business property to assess it prior to May 31, 2022. A 10% late penalty will be added after that date.

Persons may assess by calling the office at 870-460-6240, or online at http://www.actdatascout.com. However, commercial assessments must be done either in person or online. They cannot be done over the phone.

If residents own their home and if it is their primary place of residence, they may qualify for a Homestead Tax Credit of up to $375. They should let the assessor’s office know if they will turn 65 by December 31, 2022, or if they have become disabled.

The City of Monticello is currently taking applications for a Part-Time Advertising & Promotion Administrative Assistant to work in City Hall. This individual will be the sole contact between the public, City Hall and the Advertising & Promotion Commission. (more…)

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