Improvements to Highway 165 will require a partial closure northeast of Dermott, according to AHTD officials.

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Governor Asa Hutchinson presented  A grant of $9000 to the Collins-Cominto Fire Dept., last week, through the Arkansas Rural Community Grant Program, to purchase prote (more…)

Governor Hutchinson visited Monticello Friday, May 22 to conclude his month-long Computer Science Tour. Students at Monticello High listened as the governor gave examples of how computer science impacts every arena of life from agriculture, to medical doctors and manufacturing.

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Happy 60th Birthday

Love Ms Mel

I For rent:
Barkada Apartments
Great quiet, country atmosphere just seconds away from Wal-Mart.
2 bedroom with fridge, stove and back patio
$550 a month
(870)-367-6226

Monticello Christian Academy’s daycare division, Educare, is now enrolling for their summer care program. Children 30 months to 7 years old are welcome to attend. We are open 6:00am – 6:00pm. Our summer session will begin Tuesday, May 26th. Each week will provide your child with a new adventure: Fun With Food, Around the World in 5 Days, and Fun at the Farm are just a few of the adventures we will take this summer.

If you are interested in enrollment, please contact Kelly Word at 870-460-0829. Spaces are limited. MCA is located at 910 Old Warren Road in Monticello.

For rent:
West Creek Condos
Great, central location near Wal-Mart with energy saving amenities.
A truly beautiful property!
$650 with a 6 month lease.
(870)-367-6226

Monticello firefighters were paged out Memorial Day afternoon to Florence Road, where a mobile home was engulfed in flames.

Sources at the scene said no one was home at the time of the fire,  which fully engulfed the residence.

At 1 pm, Friday afternoon,  a pre-planned ” active shooter” tok place at Drew Central Middle School.

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US Army Specialist Nick Deaton, of Monticello, was selected as 1 of 150 soldiers at Fort Bragg North Carolina to participate in the opening ceremonies at the Charlotte Motor Speedway for the Coca Cola 600 NASCAR race.

Spc Deaton was holding the giant American Flag along with his fellow soldiers,  holding the bottom corner of the flag under the stars.  Spc Deaton is stationed at the 82nd Airborne unit as an airborne infantry scout.

Nick is a 2012 graduate of Monticello High School and the son of Police Chief Eddy Deaton and Trish Deaton and DeWayne and DD Burchfield.

Monticello Lions Club recently completed our 2015 Vision Screening of almost 90 pre-kindergarten students at Advantages of Southeast Arkansas, Pauline Baptist Pre-School, Head of the Class and Monticello Pre-K schools.

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Winners at the Town & Gown Duplicate Bridge Club on Monday, May 18 were:

1st place Luellen Jones and Marvin Fawley
2nd place Sandra Lloyd and Jean Palsa
3rd place Joann Hawley and Lowell Lynde

The Club will hold a potluck party on June 1 to honor Kay Koen who achieved the rank of ACBL Life Master at the Resort City Regional Bridge Tournament in Hot Springs.

Jackson Street bridge has been re-opened for traffic.

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Monticello Christian Academy, located at 910 Old Warren Road, will recognize three outstanding students for their contribution to the community, Thursday night, at their annual Victory Ceremony.

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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

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.

We are VERY PROUD OF YOU CRISTAN .

WE LOVE YOU.

Mom, Billy, Chase,  Mamaw, and Pal