A concerned parent recently addressed the Monticello School Board Tuesday evening about his concern that the current bus stop policy can sometimes create a safety risk for students who ride the school bus. Read the rest of this entry »

Although we are still in the very early phases of our Private Option insurance programs, the Public Health committees have heard their first report dealing with the implications it is having on our state thus far:
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After many years on HWY 425 North, Dr. Ryan Collins’ Chiropractic Clinic has moved to the intersection on Hyatt and Gaines Streets.

Call 367-1919 for appointments.

Please use Hyatt St. entrance.

Around 30 people were present at the beginning of the first Monticello Movie Night at City Park, Saturday night, for the Wizard of Oz.

This is Reese she has been missing since Friday morning the 4th and we are heartbroken. Please if anyone has seen her let me know my son really wants his baby back.
Contact 723-0496

Drew Central School District is proud to announce the 2014-2015 Senior High Cheerleading squad.

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All 5 lanes of  HWY 425 S. are being detoured through the Union Bank and Fred’s / Commercial Bank parking lots , following a log truck accident.

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After 49 years of work, Bonnie Ellis is retiring today.

Bonnie has served the last 15 years as office manager of KHBM, KGPQ, and KXSA. She began her work career as a teenager in Clara Bailey’s beauty shop.

Her immediate plans include spending time with her family.

As an “extended coworker”, you’ve been great to work with.

Happy birthday,

Lillie Simpson

From your family and friends.

Joe Rogers has announced his candidacy for mayor of Monticello as an independent candidate in the special election and the general election.  Rogers is a native of Drew County and a resident of Monticello for 50 years. He has been the manager of his family owned business; Rogers Men’s Wear, for 32 years and served a four year term as Mayor of Monticello from 2007 through 2010.

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The Drew County Republican Party unanimously selected Dave Nugent as its candidate in the upcoming special election for mayor of Monticello.

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Thomas “Sonny” Thornhill filed, Monday morning, for candidacy for Mayor of Monticello as an independent. He is running for the special election and general election.
He is a seventh generation Arkansan and has lived in Monticello all his life.
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Come in and check out our spring specials!
Salon Hello Beautiful
606 W.Bolling ST
460-5322
Ask for Stylists Hope Campbell or Jay Macklin

Sam Wherry , a local business analyst and Bishop, has informed MonticelloLive that he will not seek to run in the election for the position of interim mayor .

While not seeking the interim term, Wherry is still considering a run for the four-year term , which will take place in the November election .

Happy Birthday to the most Beautiful, Strong, Caring woman in the world! We love you so much and we hope you have a great day!

WE LOVE YOU!
Love: Walter, Nomi, Colby, Emilee, & Bradley!

The driver of this Dodge pick up truck, pulling a fishing boat, was northbound on Highway 425 shortly after 9 AM Saturday morning.