Monticello Live

Local Health Units across Arkansas will stay open later on Tuesdays so that services including flu vaccinations and COVID-19 tests are available after normal business hours.
The health units, which are located in every county in the state, will now be open between 9:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. on Tuesdays.

“Local Health Units play a critical role in improving the health and well-being of Arkansans,” said Cassie Cochran, the director of ADH’s Center for Local Public Health. “We hope this change makes the units more accessible and allows more Arkansans to take advantage of the available services.” (more…)

SeaArk will be collecting donations for hurricane victims in South Louisiana this week. We will be at Walmart in Monticello 8am -5pm Wednesday 9/30. Walmart in Crossett 8am-noon 10/01 and Walmart in El Dorado 1pm-5pm. Non perishible food items are a great need.

2020 Southern Arkansas Rural Business Development Conference

“Equipping rural Arkansas with the tools and resources to drive business opportunities, partnerships, and expansion.” (more…)

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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A key ring with a Dodge fob was found at the junior high Billies game, Thursday night.

Please call MPD at 367-3411 to identify them.

Kindred at Home – Monticello is proud to be entering into their annual fall Food Drive. 

Kindred at Home Monticello will be supporting the Hope Place in Monticello.  (more…)

Operation Christmas Child local  Volunteers invite you to a Project Leader Workshop

Location: Shady Grove Missionary Baptist Church

111 HWY 172 Monticello, AR 71655

Event Date: 09/12/2020

Event Time: 03:30 PM CDT

Learn more about Operation Christmas Child and its mission of evangelism, discipleship and multiplication. We will share resources, and learn more about packing shoe boxes and packing parties.

We’re following COVID-19 guidelines and offering a virtual option, so don’t hesitate to register today! You don’t want to miss this great opportunity!!!

The Drew County Democratic Party will meet on Monday, August 17 @ 6:00p.m, at the Wilmar Community Center 2406 Hwy 278 West in Wilmar.

Please wear your mask and meeting room will be set up per social distancing requirement.

KDF Registration for Fall is going on now! We are beginning our 26th year in Monticello!

We are following Covid-19 guidelines by social distancing, wearing masks, etc.  still open 8 am to 11 am.

Homeowners and renters in Cleveland, Drew, Grant, Hot Spring, Jefferson, Lincoln, Ouachita and Phillips Counties affected by the severe storms and straight-line winds on April 12, 2020, may be eligible for disaster assistance through the State of Arkansas Individual Assistance program. (more…)

University of Arkansas System President Dr. Donald R. Bobbitt today announced appointments for a new systemwide task force that will consider issues around racial equity at the campuses, divisions and units within the UA System. (more…)

Photos from Kim’s Dance Factory 25th Anniversary Celebration Recital in the Park on Saturday!

Thanks to all who participated and families who helped make this day possible. Thanks also to the city for our wonderful amphitheater in the park!

Congratulations to our Seniors, Rachel Barnett, Karson Grant, Lyndie Mullins, and Jessaca Shepherd

The Arkansas Rural Health Partnership (ARHP) was recently awarded a $136,400 grant from The Blue & You Foundation for a Healthier Arkansas. This substantial grant allowed ARHP to purchase important telehealth equipment for member hospitals throughout south Arkansas. Access to quality care via telehealth is especially crucial to COVID-19 patients.  (more…)