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Congratulations to Dorian Allen, Jordan Light, and Keith Wells, Jr.

These outstanding student-athletes signed
National Letters of Intent to play football at the University of Arkansas at Monticello.

Recently, Simmons First Foundation distributed grant funds to entities in the Monticello community.

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Just before 3 PM, Sunday afternoon, Drew County Deputies and the Monticello Fire Department were notified of a vehicle fire, in the lakebed of Lake Monticello. (more…)

At approximately 1:41 AM, Monday morning, National Weather Service Doppler Radar indicated a severe thunderstorm with possible “hook effect“ that produced a tornado warning for portions of southeast Arkansas, including northwest Drew County.

Drew county OEM set off weather warnings in the affected areas.

Catalytic converter‘s are one of the recently increasing theft items, due to the high dollar metals they are made from. (more…)

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Monticello Mayor Paige Chase has announced that she is not seeking reelection to that position.

She told MLive, “It is with gratefulness that I tell you I will not run for another term as Mayor. I would not leave this office without making sure it was in good hands.

I have greatly enjoyed my time in this office and I am proud of the things we have accomplished. (more…)