The MEDC, Monday, approved selling 10 acres of land at the HWY 35 East Industrial Park to Stroker Diesel of Warren, which would enable them to move their business, with 5 current employees, to Monticello, with possible expansion of 20 additional employees in the near future. (more…)

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

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Over 20 South Arkansas Family Dollar stores, including the Warren, Crossett, Fordyce, Hamburg, Hampton, Monticello, and Star City locations have been temporarily shut down due to the discovery of rodents and rodent activity at the Family Dollar Distribution Center in West Memphis.

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

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Monticello Public Ordinance 768 states that private dumpsters cannot be used unless the person dumping trash into the private dumpster has permission to do so from the owner of the dumpster. A fine for doing so may be issued.

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

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Earlier this week, Primoris  Renewable  Energy announced that they will be opening a new facility in Crossett‘s former DamFab building, producing solar panel harnesses,
for their corporate solar panel field installation industry. (more…)

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We’ve had questions about the “caution tape“, at the convenience store at the UAM intersection on Highway 425. It simply marks where fuel system repairs are taking place.

Please use caution, due to more traffic in their entrances, and things will return to normal, soon.

Kerry Hartness of Monticello, president of Drew County Farm Bureau, took part in the delegate session of the 103rd American Farm Bureau Convention in Atlanta, Ga. (more…)

Jefferson Regional has announced its plans to acquire Monticello Medical Clinic, as well as the associated clinics in Star City and Crossett, effective February 1, 2022. (more…)

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The U.S. Government has extended the open enrollment period until January 15th.

If anyone needs help with their 2022
healthcare, please call Doug Hill at the Farm Bureau office, at 367-8585.

The Grinch made a special appearance, waiting on vehicles and pumping gas, Wednesday at Monticello Exxon.

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