The following students from Monticello graduated from the University of Arkansas at the end of the Spring 2018 semester:

•Elizabeth Inez Wilson graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and journalism, summa cum laude, from the J. William Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences. (more…)

Two University of Arkansas School of Law students from Monticello earned 3.0 grade point averages or higher during the spring 2018 semester and were named to the Dean’s list. (more…)

Several students recently accepted scholarships provided through the SouthArk Foundation to attend South Arkansas Community College this fall.

Aurayia Simpson of Monticello, a practical nursing major, accepted an Omazel Lawson Endowed Scholarship. She is a 1998 graduate of Dumas High School.

Monticello Lion’s Club members David Anderson, Harold Mitchell, and Nancy Miller came to Discovery Children’s Center on March 26, 2018, to perform free vision screenings on the children who will be enrolled in Kindergarten in the fall.

Arkansas Art Educators President Sue Anne McCoy presents Star City High School art teacher Roger Darren High with the award for 2017 Secondary Art Educator of the Year.

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Timothy Ollison had an interesting shift at Crackerbox/Valero on 278 West, last week.

Razorbacks Coach Bret Bielema stopped by the store, and took time for a short visit and a photo.

Local U of A students named to academic awards list. (more…)

Nearly 175 students graduated from South Arkansas Community College this month, including two from Monticello. They are:

From Monticello: Technical certificates, Wykiki S. Green (general studies); Ishshah C. Molina (practical nursing).

The recipients of the Annette Hall Memorial Scholarships were recently recognized at Oak Grove Assembly of God. The scholarships are awarded to college students annually at Oak Grove in recognition of academic and leadership qualities of Christian standards on campuses throughout Universities where each student attends. Pictured are from left:

Barry Hall, Committee Chairperson, Julie Crain, Alexis Pacheco, Candice Cox Cater, Kaitie Spencer, Megan Shelby and Pastor Dr. Bobby Spencer

Katlin Lidge was tragically taken from us on March 5, 2011. Katlin may well be remembered by the public as a fine athlete, but to those who knew him well Katlin was far more. He was a kind soul. He was a young man of character and spirit.

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