The Seark Miracle League recently received a very special donation from the Jacob Bishop Memorial Fund. Jacob truly loved playing sports, volunteering for special needs athletes, training athletes and most of all his family. (more…)

The Monticello Area Chamber of Commerce recently recognized Drew County’s graduating seniors who were named “Arkansas Scholars,” with the luncheon at FUMC.

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A Monticello man, who has been missing since June 17, was safely located Saturday afternoon, in fine condition, shortly after 2 PM, during a traffic stop in Missouri.

Everyone’s help in the case is greatly appreciated.

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Last Friday, Deputy Allen Edwards conducted a traffic stop of a vehicle on Hwy 278 West near Wilmar, where 2 back seat passengers, Marcus Finks and Devonta Sterling both of Warren, had bench warrants from different counties. (more…)

Monticello Mayhem 2010 will be having tryouts open to 2010 and 2011 girls for our fall season this SUNDAY, June 26th, at the Field 5 of the Monticello Sports Complex located at 1930 US Highway 278 West in Monticello from 3-4:30.

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A piece of equipment inside a Monticello substation caused an outage to about 3,500 customers about 9 a.m. this morning.

Crews are testing the equipment for damage. The current estimated restoration time for all customers is 5 p.m.

Cooling centers are available. Those who need refuge from the heat can visit the University Center at University of Arkansas at Monticello or the New Life Assembly church at 1664 Highway 425 South

An equipment failure has occurred in the Monticello East Substation and crews are working to backfeed power to most customers

Entergy expects power to be restored to most customers by early afternoon, although some sections may take longer.