The University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM) Esports League of Legends team will take on High Point University on Monday, April 20, at 7:30 p.m. in the championship match of the PlayVS College League Ranked Central Division.

The UAM Esports League of Legends team was seeded second in the single-elimination playoffs, earning a first-round bye after a 7-1 regular season record. The team defeated Grace Christian University in the semifinals on April 13, earning a place in the finals on Monday. 

This appearance marks the second consecutive spring season that the UAM Esports League of Legends team has advanced to the division championship.

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Monticello High School Choir received a Superior 1st Division and overall Excellent rating at the STATE CPA.  The judges were also very impressed with their stage presence and professionalism. This has been a remarkable year of achievements for MHS young choirsters  I am extremely proud of these students for their hard work, dedication, and commitment to excellence We thank you for your support and encouragement.  The Monticello Choral Music Department invites you to attend our annual spring concert on May 5 @ 6:30 p.m. in the MMS auditorium 

Second Baptist Church will be having a Food Giveaway today Friday April 17th at 1032 Old Warren Rd right across from Monticello High School. Read the image below for more information. Open to anyone from 4pm till about 5:30 or till we run out.

                     Bid for the Cove Base and Painting of M.I.S

Monticello School District is accepting bid proposals for the following work: Painting all of the Interior of the Monticello Intermediate Building.
The removal and installation of the cove base can be added in with the bid or placed on a separate bid. The Monticello School District will supply material for the cove base install.

                              INVITATION TO BID

Monticello School District is accepting bid proposals for the following work:
Monticello Intermediate painting of interior of the building
Interior painting of all interior areas of the Intermediate school.Minor prep to block and sheetrock walls all furr downs, doors, and frames.
All cove bases in the building will be removed and replaced in the Intermediate building.
No storage rooms or custodial closets will be painted.
Prospective bidders should contact David Lawson with the Monticello School District, 603 Jordan Dr., Monticello, Arkansas 71655, or call 870-723-8966 prior to April 20, 2026, for bid information.
All bids must be submitted to
Monticello School District 935 Scogin Dr. Monticello, Arkansas 71655, before the following date 5/06/26 by 2:00 P.M. At this time, the bids will be opened.
The following bids will be run for 2 weeks, from April 21, 2026, until May 5, 2026.
The Monticello School District has the right to reject any or all bids. Bid bonds, performance bond, and contractor’s license will be required as dictated by the Arkansas State Public School Laws

A Drew County jury today convicted Sabrina Anderson of Felon in Possession of a Firearm, a Class B felony, following a November 6, 2025, incident in Monticello. The jury recommended a sentence of ten (10) years in the Arkansas Department of Correction, which was imposed by Judge Robert Gibson III. Due to the defendant’s criminal history, Anderson will not be eligible for parole. The case stemmed from an encounter on November 6, 2025, when Officer Jaden Richardson of the Monticello Police Department observed Anderson attempting to hide upon seeing his patrol vehicle. After making contact, Officer Richardson determined that Anderson was on active probation with a search waiver on file. Upon being informed that a search would be conducted, Anderson became upset and uncooperative before eventually complying.

Em Sobczak’s senior art exhibition, “Colored Chords: The Art of Listening,” will be on display from April 17 through April 24 in the Glassblock Gallery in the Fred J. Taylor Library and Technology Center at the University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM). A public reception will be held on Tuesday, April 21, from 6 to 8 p.m.

Sobczak’s exhibition explores the connection between sound and sight in mixed-media artworks inspired by specific songs. “Rather than directly illustrating music, my work operates as a visual interpretation where color reflects tone, composition follows rhythm and materials express mood.”

The Glassblock Gallery’s hours are Mondays from 1 to 3 p.m.; Tuesdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Wednesdays from 1 to 3 p.m.; Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; and Fridays from 1 to 3 p.m. 

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