Tommy Maxwell, Chairman and CEO of Maxwell Hardwood Flooring, Inc., Monticello, AR, was inducted into the NWFA (National Wood Flooring Association) Hall of Fame during  the NWFA Convention and Expo in Orlando, Florida on July 7th, 2021. (more…)

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SeaArk Boats held their annual employee luncheon at Cane Creek State Park on June 12th.

There was an employee fishing tournament, live music from Hard Times Country Band. $1,000 worth of giveaways including tv’s, speakers, wireless earbuds, & gift cards.  The big give away was a 1648 Special boat, motor, and trailer.  A good time was had by all.

Join our team and build a “boat built for a lifetime”, apply today at SeaArkBoats.com

Correct Craft (parent company of SeaArk Boats LLC) has announced the development and launch of its “Lake Cleanup Boat” that vacuums waste on the water. (more…)

Choosing to attend the University of Arkansas at Monticello was a decision that would change the trajectory of Jeff Felts’ life, but he didn’t know it at the time. He grew up in the small town of Bassett, Ark. in the Northeast corner of the state and farmed with his grandfather and dad growing up. (more…)

Coming soon to Monticello, the Patriot Truck Stop.
It will be built off of Highway 425 South, with 2 entrances.  The new truckstop will likely have access from Highway 83, eventually. (more…)

Feed Trough Steak House and Meat Market,  located in the former Q&Y House, on 278 W. at the city limits, is being opened by Clinton and Stephanie O’Connor. (more…)

Brian Johnson confirmed this morning that he is  the owner of Monticello Nutrition and is expecting to open the new business within the next month.

He is still very busy getting all that is necessary together to provide Monticello with a convenient,affordable,and friendly nutrition club.

Monticello Nutrition will be located in the former Cakeland building, on HWY 425 South, across from AM Rental and The Rink pizza.

Southeast Arkansas has had its fair share of issues after a year of pandemic-fueled economic job cuts and a health crisis that hit close to every home, but relief is in sight for farmers and their families. (more…)

After a couple weeks of dealing with a local “gas shortage,” ML spoke with 2 business owners involved in local fuel sales, yesterday.  One operates a local full-service gas station and the other a fuel distribution plant. (more…)