The driver of a Chrysler mini-van,  from Florida,  received a very unfriendly welcome to Arkansas, around 11: 30 Thursday morning. (more…)

At 9:45, Wednesday evening, an armed gunman entered Mazzio’s Pizza on Highway 425 North.

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At the 88th Arkansas FFA State Convention last week at Camp Couchdale in Hot Springs, Drew Central FFA was granted two awards.

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A 21 year-old  Monticello area lady died, Tuesday afternoon, at 1:11 pm,  in a head-on collision on HWY 278 East.

Note: The link below contains graphic photos from the crash site.

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The 750,000 gallon water tower, being built at the intermodal site on Highway 278 West, has made tremendous progress in the past month, as shown here.

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This westbound Chevy Aveo  left the roadway of HWY 278 E., just west of Selma, at 12:45 PM Monday afternoon.

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The Monticello 6U girls won the Pre State Tournament,  at the Monticello sports complex, this weekend.

Congrats to all the girls and their coaches.

Good luck in the State Tournament.

A.J. and Nikki Hood are a local family, that use Dow AgroSciences’ “Transfer” insecticide, on their cotton crop.

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South Arkansas Community College has announced its spring graduates, who were recognized in a commencement ceremony in May.

Graduates include, from Monticello;
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The City Park Pool and Jordan Park Splash Pad will be opening to the public, beginning Saturday.

Regular operation hours are Monday – Saturday, from 1-6 pm and Sunday from 1:30-5:30 pm.

To reserve the facilities for private parties, call 367-4400.

Winners at the Town and Gown Duplicate Bridge Club’s championship game on Monday, June 1 were:

North-South Pairs
1st Joann Hawley and Lowell Lynde
2nd Peggy Chapman and Mildred Miles
3rd Jane Lucky and Maedene Weser

East-West Pairs
1st Sandra Lloyd and Jean Palsa
2nd Joy and Fritz Hudson
3rd Margaret Norton and Don Stephan

Sylvia Banks and Haleigh Tucker, of the Discovery Skills Center, presented a check to Karen Connelley for the SEARK Miracle League.

The clients at Discovery Skills Center held their annual Lip Sync Show, with the proceeds going to the SEARK Miracle League.

Happy 5th Birthday Crayton.

Love your family:).

Law enforcement officers from Ashley and Drew County gave their time and effort on Wednesday, May 22nd to participate in the Area 12 leg of the 2015 Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) for Special Olympics Arkansas.

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The Drew Central Elementary fourth grade students participated in an Arkansas Words Spelling Bee. This bee was a part of the Arkansas History Unit. The students spent a week practicing and learning to spell words like Arkansans, Ouachita River, & many more. These three students were the overall winners for fourth grade.

Left to right:
First Place Florisela Gregoria , Second Place, Kaiya Williams, & Third Place Lana Boykin

Happy birthday to Brenda Reed,

(Shown here with T.G.Sheppard)

Best wishes for Happy Birthday,

From your family and friends.

Improvements to Highway 165 will require a partial closure northeast of Dermott, according to AHTD officials.

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Governor Hutchinson visited Monticello Friday, May 22 to conclude his month-long Computer Science Tour. Students at Monticello High listened as the governor gave examples of how computer science impacts every arena of life from agriculture, to medical doctors and manufacturing.

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Happy 60th Birthday

Love Ms Mel

US Army Specialist Nick Deaton, of Monticello, was selected as 1 of 150 soldiers at Fort Bragg North Carolina to participate in the opening ceremonies at the Charlotte Motor Speedway for the Coca Cola 600 NASCAR race.

Spc Deaton was holding the giant American Flag along with his fellow soldiers,  holding the bottom corner of the flag under the stars.  Spc Deaton is stationed at the 82nd Airborne unit as an airborne infantry scout.

Nick is a 2012 graduate of Monticello High School and the son of Police Chief Eddy Deaton and Trish Deaton and DeWayne and DD Burchfield.

Monticello Lions Club recently completed our 2015 Vision Screening of almost 90 pre-kindergarten students at Advantages of Southeast Arkansas, Pauline Baptist Pre-School, Head of the Class and Monticello Pre-K schools.

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Winners at the Town & Gown Duplicate Bridge Club on Monday, May 18 were:

1st place Luellen Jones and Marvin Fawley
2nd place Sandra Lloyd and Jean Palsa
3rd place Joann Hawley and Lowell Lynde

The Club will hold a potluck party on June 1 to honor Kay Koen who achieved the rank of ACBL Life Master at the Resort City Regional Bridge Tournament in Hot Springs.

The Kiwanis Club of Monticello is once again planning to display flags on the town square and the courthouse lawn in honor and remembrance of our service men and women.

The flag project is a major fundraiser for Kiwanis each year. It helps fund projects such as bedroom makeovers for Drew County children in need, scholarships, and Christmas presents for needy children. The project also impacts our community by showing support of our military men and women.

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Jackson Street bridge has been re-opened for traffic.

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Monticello Christian Academy, located at 910 Old Warren Road, will recognize three outstanding students for their contribution to the community, Thursday night, at their annual Victory Ceremony.

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The City of Monticello is accepting resumes for the seasonal positions lifeguard.

All applicants must be 16 years of age and provide copies of all Life-guarding, First-Aid, CPR Certifications, SS card, and driver’s license.

Deadline to apply is ___________.

Katie Harris, senior at Monticello Christian Academy, was recently awarded the Arkansas Academic Challenge Scholarship.

She also received the Leadership Scholarship from the University of Arkansas at Monticello.

Harris is an honor graduate of MCA as well as this year’s Valedictorian. In total, Harris has received $18,000 thus far in scholarships.

Members of our local Veterans of Foreign Wars presented a program to MIS 4th graders, recently, with organizational assistance from DAR.

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This dog has been in the neighborhood for a time, and does not appear to belong to anyone here. He is very friendly and not shy.
There is no collar.
Call 870-367-6909

Early Saturday morning,  Drew County Sheriffs deputies  were called to the scene of a car crash at the intersection of Highway 278 and the Wilmar train tracks.

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We are VERY PROUD OF YOU CRISTAN .

WE LOVE YOU.

Mom, Billy, Chase,  Mamaw, and Pal