The City of Monticello is accepting applications for the position of full-time firefighters. Qualifications: Driver’s license, be able to complete academy training if not already certified and have a high school diploma. Must be 21 years of age or older and be able to meet all other requirements. To apply come by Monticello Fire Department, 114 West Wood St., Monticello, AR 71655. (more…)

According to multiple sources, at 8:09 PM, Saturday night, an unidentified Southeast Oklahoma State University athlete received life-threatening injuries in a hit-and-run auto/ pedestrian collision on HWY 425 N. in Monticello. (more…)

As warmer weather is coming our way, this topic has been brought up, multiple times, in recent months. The first video was from a November City Council meeting.

The city of Monticello’s street sweeper does a good job at what it is designed for, as is shown in the Video.

However, it failed as a commercial leaf vacuum, as it was originally described to residents.

The vehicle does have a vacuum built into the truck, but it is designed to clean out out parking lot drains, not huge piles of yard waste.

The 2020 Census is almost here and it’s time to prepare! On February 28, Mayor Paige Chase will be holding an interest meeting with community stakeholders to discuss the importance of the 2020 Census and the need for a Complete Count Committee. (more…)