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Mural designed and painted by Artist Mauricio Santos.

Monticello has another new mural, check it out directly across from City Hall. tx34

City holds 6th Annual First Responders Day at MES 45536k

According to Monticello Mayor, Jason Akers, the sixth annual first responders day at MES was held Wednesday, May 14. “We created this program so that children could get to know first …

Congratulations, Class of 2025 l2g3f

Pictured are the Drew Central High School (first photo), and Monticello High School (second photo) at their respective graduation ceremonies.

Local students nominated to attend Arkansas Boys State 2025

More than 610 of the state's brightest young men, representing 207 high schools throughout the state, will attend Arkansas Boys State, an immersive leadership and civic engagement experience …

ing the arts

Union Bank hosted students from Monticello Elementary School to display art work that the students made. The students were also given a tour of the bank.

Drew County Quorum Court hears jail presentation; approves appropriations

The Drew County Quorum Court met at 6 p.m. on Monday, May 12. After an invocation and the Pledge Of Allegiance, the roll was called. All Justices of the Peace were present except Sheila Maxwell and …

Mental Health Fair at the park

MHSI hosted a Mental Health Fair at McCloy Park in Monticello on Monday, May 5, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. The goal was to increase awareness of services that are available in the area and "shine a …

Monticello Minute Unscripted Episode 9

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2025-2026 Monticello Junior Billie Cheerleaders
L-R 1st row- Layla Walker, Brooklyn McDaniel-Co-Captain, Lexi Bowman-Captain, Joanie Jeffers, Rivers Grisham
L-R 2nd row- Nia Bealer, Ella Pennington, Olivia Stell, Caroline Barton, Lila Frazer, Lily Copico
L-R 3rd row- Hattie Patrick, Savanna Westhelle, Leigh Ross, Mollie Turner, Tia Grubbs

2025-2026 Monticello Junior & High School Billie Cheerleaders

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On Friday, May 2, Pauline Baptist Church hosted the Discovery Skills Center’s prom. The prom kicked off at 10:30 a.m. with everyone making their entrance. Lunch was served at 11 a.m., which was …

74th annual National Day of Prayer observed 131u1o

On Thursday, May 1, people all across the United States observed the 74th annual National Day of Prayer. Drew County was no exception. At noon, a crowd gathered on the front lawn of the Drew County …

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On Monday, April 28, Superior Crab held their official ribbon cutting at noon on the square in downtown Monticello.

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Mayor presents proclamation at UAM Lunch-N-Learn for local Social Workers 22514y

On Wednesday, March 19, 2025, the Department of Social Work at the University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM) hosted Social Work: Comion + Action Lunch-and-Learn in honor of Social Work Month. …

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Lady Billies Soccer falls to Magnolia in opening round of 4A State Tournament 4l285i

THE LADY BILLIES gather before the start of their 4A State Tournament contest with Magnolia. The 2025 Lady Billies finished the season with a 10-3-1 record and a Conference Championship.

The Monticello Lady Billies soccer season ended on Thursday, May 15, in the first round of the 4A State Soccer Championship Tournament with their contest being held in Maumelle against the Magnolia …

Lady Billies fall 1-0 in 4A State Softball Tournament semi-finals 23595h

ASHLYNN SNOW sprints to make a catch to end the top of the second inning in Thursday’s first round game against Prairie Grove.

The Monticello Lady Billies 4A State Softball Championship Tournament run ended on Saturday, May 17, in extra innings against Pea Ridge in the semi-final round. The Lady Billies would enter the …

Lady Billies set to face Magnolia Thursday in Maumelle b4m3z

MARY BATES looks to the ball in the Lady Billies contest against Warren. The Lady Billies will travel to Maumelle on Thursday for a 9 am contest in the 4A State Soccer Championship Tournament. The Lady Billie will enter as the number one seed in the 4A East and will face fourth seed, Magnolia from the 4A South.

Genoa Central defeats Drew Central Pirates at Regional Tournament 11-0 1q3fe

The Drew Central Pirates baseball season ended in the first round of the 3A South Regional Tournament on Thursday, May 8, in Ashdown. Entering the tournament as the fourth seed out of the …

JUSTIN SANTOYO is leading the Weevils this season in homeruns with 11 on the season.

Weevils Baseball gets new life with at large bid to NCAA Division II Central Region #2 Tournament y5t1u

The UAM Weevils have gotten an at-large bid to the Division II Central Region #2 Tournament, beginning this Thursday, May 15, in the Minnesota State Central Regional Bracket at Minnesota State …

Lady Pirates season ends after 14-1 loss to Genoa Central at 3A South Regional Tournament 4x3x6y

The Drew Central Lady Pirates softball season ended on the bats of the Lady Dragons of Genoa Central on Thursday, May 8, in Ashdown at the 3A South regional Tournament. Drew Central entered the …

LIBBY KINGSTON would connect for two doubles and two homeruns in the 4A-4 Regional Tournament and would record 7 RBI and 6 runs.

Lady Billies defeat Nashville to take 4A-4 Regional Championship 6f562l

The Monticello Lady Billies travelled to DeQueen this past week after capturing the 8-4A Conference Championship as the #1 seed in the 4A-4 Regional Championship Tournament. With the number one …

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Noah James Trantham, 77

If Heaven's got a good patch of woods, a few old dirt roads, and a porch with a view - then Noah James Trantham is already making himself at home. He departed this life on May 16, 2025, in Monticello …

Russell ( Rusty) Spurlin, 65

Russell ( Rusty) Spurlin was born November 30, 1959. He ed away at his home on May 13, 2025. He is survived by his wife, Tina Spurlin; brother Rick Spurlin; sister-in-law Dana Spurlin; son …

Edgar Randolph (Coach) Spencer, 70

Edgar Randolph (Coach) Spencer, was born on July 26, 1955, to Robert and Elizabeth Spencer in Lacey. He transitioned on May 11, 2025, at The Woods Nursing Home in Monticello. He was preceded in death …

Barbara Binns Miles, 90

Barbara Binns Miles, 90, of Monticello, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, May 18, 2025, at Baptist North Medical Center in North Little Rock. She was born February 21, 1935, in …

Mary Elizabeth ''Liz'' Maesenholder, 87

Mary Elizabeth ''Liz'' Maesenholder, 87, ed away at her home on May 12, 2025, after a long battle with cancer, surrounded by her daughter, Jamie, grandson, Caleb and loving friends. She was born …

Ronnie Davenport, 60

Ronnie Davenport, 60, of Fayetteville, ed away at his home on May 4, 2025. He was born December 11, 1964, in Dermott to the late Sain Davenport and Bertha Mae Williams. Ronnie was a member …

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