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…)

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 SeaArk Boats is excited to announce the addition to their Easy Series line with the all new Super Lounge Easy and was awarded the 2020 Top Product of the Year by Boating Industry. (more…)

Katlin Lidge Scholarship application available now.  $500 will be awarded to at least one outstanding Senior at Monticello High School.  This scholarship is renewable for 4 years, if the student is in good standing at their college or trade school.  More details are all on application form attached. (more…)

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Because of COVID-19 concerns and in order to allow students ample time to collect necessary documentation, the deadline for submitting applications for the Drew County Extension Homemakers Clubs Scholarship has been extended. Completed applications will be accepted until local schools resume face-to-face classes or further notice.

The annual meeting of the Enon Water Association schedule for Friday, March 27 has been canceled.

Drew County Museum and Archives will be closed and remain closed until further notice.

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The SEARK Concert Association announces its community theater presentation of The Sound of Music March 12-14, 2020 at the University of Arkansas at Monticello’s Fine Arts Center.

The musical, directed and choreographed by Kathy Lyon and Dalene Stephenson, involves two casts of more than 80 children and adults from across Southeast Arkansas.  Local talent showcased in this production include Haley Greer of Monticello (playing Maria Rainer) as well as T.J. Files of Warren and Jeff Newton of Monticello (both playing Captain Georg von Trapp).

Full cast announcements, including the Von Trapp children and friends, are available on the SEARK Concert website: www.searkconcert.org.

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