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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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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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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. (more…)

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University of Arkansas at Monticello College of Technology-Crossett (UAM-CTC) was awarded $2 million from the Arkansas Division of Higher Education (ADHE) through the Higher Industry Readiness through Educational Development (HIRED) Grant. The university will use the funds to establish the UAM Sustainable Trade Alliance. (more…)