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Now Hiring – Days Inn

May 18th, 2018 by

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Coca-Cola Makes Donation Benefiting Options, Inc.

May 18th, 2018 by

The On-Premise Sales team of Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated, with distribution centers in Camden and Little Rock, AR and Memphis, TN, recently came together for a project benefiting Options, Inc.

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Man Charged with Rape of 10 Year Old

May 18th, 2018 by

A 49-year-old former Monticello resident was arrested at a Pine Bluff school, Tuesday, and charged with the rape of a 10-year-old child. Read the rest of this entry »

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Free Community Shred Day at Union Bank, Today

May 18th, 2018 by

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US Rep. Candidate Caldwell Visits Monticello

May 18th, 2018 by

US Representative candidate Randy Caldwell has been campaigning across the district, including multiple stops in Monticello.

Caldwell is shown here visiting with one of several residents who attended a local meeting, recently.

To learn more about Caldwell’s platform, watch the video of his tea party presentation, last week.

He is seeking the position currently held by Bruce Westerman in Congress.

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Alex Becker Named Vice Chancellor For Finance And Administration

May 18th, 2018 by

BeckerUAM Alex Becker of Monticello is the newest member of the senior leadership team at the University of Arkansas at Monticello. Becker was recently appointed vice chancellor for finance and administration where he will serve as the institution’s chief financial officer. Read the rest of this entry »

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Governor Candidate Jared Henderson Holds Local Meet & Greet

May 17th, 2018 by

Democratic candidate for governor, Jared Henderson, held an informal meet & greet, Monday, at Panorama restaurant.

Henderson gave a short presentation, before visiting with individual voters. Topics of discussion and questions, included business, education, higher education, the state Supreme Court & dark money and regional boundaries,

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Chamber Holds Ribbon Cutting for Southark Wellness Clinic

May 17th, 2018 by

The Monticello/ Drew County Chamber of Commerce held a ceremonial ribbon-cutting, Thursday morning for Southark Wellness Clinic. Read the rest of this entry »

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Rare Goose Harvested By Arkansas Hunters Originated In Russian Arctic

May 17th, 2018 by

UAMGoose It’s more than 6,000 miles from the eastern tip of Russia to the Arkansas delta near Dumas, but apparently a goose harvested by a pair of Monticello hunters in January made the journey. Read the rest of this entry »

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Deadline to File for Mayor’s Race, City Council & Clerk is Monday at Noon

May 17th, 2018 by

With 2 1/2 days left to file as a non-partisan candidate for any city office, including mayor, alderman, city attorney and clerk, most candidates seem to be waiting til the last day to file.

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SALE EXTENDED- 2018 Polaris Ranger 900 XP On Sale, $169/Month At The Outdoor Store

May 17th, 2018 by

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Kim’s Dance Factory Now Registering For Summer & Fall

May 17th, 2018 by

Kim’s Dance Factory is now registering for Summer and Fall terms!

We offer tap, jazz, ballet, lyrical, all-around gymnastics, hip-hop, baton, cheerleading, and

we have special combo classes for ages 2-5!

To register or for more info, message us on Facebook or call 8703673655

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RazorBug Visits Monticello

May 16th, 2018 by

The “RazorBug”, a unique recruiting tool for the University of Arkansas, spent Tuesday and Tuesday night in Monticello, on University business, which usually means recruiting students for UA.

The car, a highly modified Volkswagen bug, as described in this Washington Post article, was photographed at the Holiday Inn Express.

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Circuit Judge Candidate Reported for Electioneering in Voting Precinct

May 16th, 2018 by

Circuit Judge candidate Quincy Ross has been reported to the Drew County election commission for improper conduct (electioneering) in the Drew County Courthouse clubroom early voting precinct.

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Elect Gary Lucas Drew Central School Board Zone 3

May 16th, 2018 by

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Selling Drugs on Fred’s Parking Lot, Last Tuesday; Sentenced to 10 Years Prison, Monday

May 16th, 2018 by

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Arrington Awarded Rotary Scholarship

May 16th, 2018 by

Drew Central High School senior Evan Arrington was awarded the Monticello Rotary Club Board Achievement Scholarship, in honor of Clifton and Marjorie Bond.

The $1,000 scholarship is for the freshman year at the University of Arkansas at Monticello in the year 2018/2019.

It is awarded based on achievement during student’s high school career, both academically and volunteerism.

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No One Has Filed for City Council Seats – Deadline to File Is Monday at Noon.

May 15th, 2018 by

With only 6 days left to file as a non-partisan candidate for any city office, including mayor, alderman, attorney and clerk, everyone seems to be waiting til the last couple of days.

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ABSTDC Director Honored As Member Of The $3 Million Club

May 15th, 2018 by

Stephanie Harton (right), director of the Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center at the University of Arkansas at Monticello was honored recently at the ASBTDC’s statewide meeting in Little Rock.

Harton was recognized as a member of the $3 Million Club, based on the dollar value of loans and other forms of capital funding that she helped small business clients attain in the 2017 calendar year. At left is ASBTDC State Director Laura Fine.

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Fatally Crash, North of Monticello

May 15th, 2018 by

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Chamber of Commerce Celebrates Grand Opening of DMH Gift Shop

May 15th, 2018 by

The Monticello/Drew County Chamber of Commerce recently conducted a Ribbon-Cutting to celebrate the official grand opening of the Drew Memorial Hospital gift shop.

With ALL NEW merchandise and an expanded, fully-renovated space, the gift shop is back and better than ever, in its original location – across from the Registration Desk inside Drew Memorial Health System, at 778 Scogin Drive, in Monticello.

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