The Southeast regional office of Duck Unlimited has hired a UAM Wildlife graduate student as its new State Waterfowl Biologist. Jakeb Spears started his new job in Jonesboro, Arkansas, on September 21st. He will assist private landowners and state partners in improving waterfowl habitat on their properties. He will help them enroll eligible lands in federal conversation programs such as the Wetland Reserve Easement Program.
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Aurayia Simpson of Monticello, a registered nursing major at South Arkansas Community College, has accepted a Receiving Education Achievement Close to Home Scholarship to attend the school this fall.
D’Arbonee Forte of Monticello, a 2020 graduate of Drew Central High School, has accepted a Presidential Scholarship to attend South Arkansas Community College this fall.
Giovanni Santos Andrade of Monticello, a 2020 graduate of Monticello High School, has accepted a Living the Dream Scholarship to attend South Arkansas Community College this fall.
The MHS Cross Country team started their season this weekend in Little Rock. On September 12, junior high and senior high runners ran the Little Rock Classic at War Memorial. This was their first competition of the 2020 season. 
On Friday, the 4th, SeaArk Boats Team gathered and donated supplies for Hurricane Laura victims. The SeaArk Team transported the supply filled to Iowa, Louisiana on Saturday September 5th with the help of the Monticello community.
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Join The CALL in Southeast Arkansas on Monday, August 17 at 7:00 PM for a Zoom Video Conference to find out how you can become a foster or adoptive parent or volunteer with Ashley, Bradley, or Drew County. You will learn more about The CALL, explore the foster/adoption certification process, and get answers to your questions. No obligation!
Citizens Bank has received additional national recognition from the American Bankers Association for its Community Development efforts in Batesville.
KDF Registration for Fall is going on now! We are beginning our 26th year in Monticello!

















