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