Jennifer Andrade of Monticello, a physical therapist assistant major at South Arkansas Community College, has accepted a Dr. Kermit Parks Public Service Endowed Scholarship to attend the school this fall. (more…)

Senior Citizen’s Day BINGO that was scheduled for Thursday, August 12th from 10 AM to 2 PM, has been cancelled.

Jamie Stahley, personal banker, Malorie Goffman, relationship banker 1, Samantha Robertson, Financial Center Manager, Clarissa Pace, S.A.F.E. Center founder, Laura Jones, Relationship Banker 2, and Dr. Chris Allen, S.A.F.E. Center Director.

The S.A.F.E. Center Inc. of Monticello announces receiving a $1000 donation from Simmons National Bank of Monticello. The S.A.F.E. Center, Inc. (Southeast Arkansas Financial Education Center) was founded by Clarissa Pace, a local resident who saw the need to enrich her community with information that may normally be costly to obtain. (more…)

Techknow123 is hosting a back to school fun day for our YOUTH! Located at the Wilmar school campus field 4pm-7pm August 7th, 2021.

We are prepping for 200+ kids to bless with school supplies, backpacks, music, food, and memories. We are going to end the day with a kick ball tournament!

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Dailyn Noelle Johnston, of Brandon, MS, formerly of Monticello, as recently named to the University of Mississippi’s Spring 2021 Honor Roll lists.

Johnston was named to the Chancellor’s Honor Roll, which is reserved for students who earn a semester GPAof 3.75-4.00.

“Our students on the Chancellor’s Honor Roll are among the best and brightest at the University of Mississippi,” said Chancellor Glenn Boyce.

Commissioner of State Lands Tommy Land announced that his office will auction tax-delinquent land in Drew County on Thursday, August 5, at 10 a.m. The auction will be held at the Hampton Inn – Meeting Room in Monticello, with registration beginning at 9:30 a.m. (more…)

Elite Stars Academy of the Arts is the newest, professionally driven dance studio in South Arkansas, located at 959 Hwy 425 North in Monticello, AR. Owned and Directed by professional dancer and choreographer, Mary Beth Wigley, Elite Stars prides itself in creating the top-tier competitive and professional dancers in the industry. Mary Beth Wigley has trained in dance choreography theory, pedagogy, dance history, anatomy of the body, etc. (more…)

SeaArk employees kicked off the first Correct Craft Clean Water Initiative at Cane Creek in Star City, AR with its Lake Clean Up Boat. (more…)

Below is the list of spring 2021 graduates from South Arkansas Community College:

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