Pictured left to right: Mallory Steen-Hobbs, Coach Heather Tittle, Madi Hobbs, Ady Jacks, Addi Wilhite, and Kyra Hargis
Monticello Gymnastics Team Competes in Arkansas State Gymnastics Championship
The Monticello Senior High Gym Goats traveled to Camden, Friday, March 8, to compete for the Arkansas State Gymnastics Championship.  For the 2nd year in a row, the MHS Gym Goats won 1st place! …
Collins awarded Chiropractor of the Year at Convention
The Arkansas Chiropractic Physicians Association held its annual Spring Convention at the Delta by Marriott in Little Rock on March 2, 2024. The association recognized members of the profession for …
Monticello High School Swim Team members compete in 4A-1A State Swim Meet
Ashtyn Smith and Landon Reid represented the Monticello High School Aquagoats at the 4A-1A State Swim Meet in Russellville. Smith placed second in the 200 Individual Medley and fourth in the 500 …
Top mathematics students compete in Arkansas Council for Teachers of Mathematics' Southeast Arkansas Mathematics Contest
Top mathematics students from the region competed at the annual Arkansas Council for Teachers of Mathematics’ Southeast Arkansas Mathematics Contest hosted at the University of Arkansas at …
Arkansas Attorney General visits UAM
On February 20, Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin visited the University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM). During the trip, he met with UAM students, including those enrolled in the Arkansas …
Grimes named UAM Vice Chancellor for University Advancement and Alumni Engagement
The University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM) has announced the appointment of Dr. Landon Grimes as vice chancellor for University Advancement and Alumni Engagement. Dr. Grimes, a Monticello …
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ZANE NELSON takes a jumper against Ouachita, Nelson would finish the contest with 21 points.

Weevils secure fifth seed to the GAC Tournament with win over OBU

The University of Arkansas at Monticello Weevils completed the 2023-24 regular season with two consecutive wins against Harding University and Ouachita Baptist. The Weevils would get the victory …
Tommy Maxwell accepting the 2023 Large Business of the Year Award for Maxwell Hardwood.

Chamber of Commerce holds annual awards banquet

The Monticello/Drew County Chamber of Commerce held its annual awards banquet at 6 p.m. on Monday, March 4, at the Gibson Center on the University of Arkansas at Monticello campus. Jeff Newton …

City enrolled in first ever Water Quality Operator Course

According to Mayor Jason Akers, Monticello will be one of the first cities in Arkansas to participate in a new 2 year training program designed for training Water Quality Operators. The two year …

Administrative Office of the Courts to present funding award to Tenth Judicial Circuit Drug Court

Administrative Office of the Courts officials presented a $16,448 award to the Tenth Circuit Adult Drug Court on Thursday, February 22, 2024. The presentation took place at 12:30 p.m. in …

A&P Commission discusses 2024 projects; weighs in on wet/dry issue

Monticello’s Advertising and Promotions (A&P) Commission held its monthly meeting at noon on Monday, February 26, in the Community Room at Citizen’s Bank. Shannon Herman, Andy Patel, …

City Council accepts project bid; renames city street

The Monticello City Council held their February meeting at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, February 27, in the City Council Chambers. City Clerk Taryn Wigley called the roll and all members of the council were …

SPORTS

Lady Billies improve to 7-0 with win at Hamburg

The Monticello Lady Billies have improved to 7-0 on the season and 3-0 in 8-4A Conference play after posting wins against Star City and at Hamburg. The scheduled road game against Star City was …
BAILEY CHAPMAN throws a Harmony Grove runner out at first after fielding a ground ball at shortstop. Chapman would record two hits in the contest going 2 for 3 with a run scored and a walk.

Lady Pirates defeat Harmony Grove to open 8-3A Conference play

The Drew Central Lady Pirates improved to 2-0 on the season after opening 8-3A Conference play on Tuesday night at Drew central against the Harmony Grove Lady Hornets.  The Lady Pirates …

Weevils fall in Quarterfinals of GAC Tournament with overtime loss

The University of Arkansas at Monticello Boll Weevils 2023-24 Basketball Season has officially ended after an overtime loss on Friday, March 8, in Shawnee, Oklahoma against the fourth seed, Southern …
KEONNA TOLEFREE holds all three state records in squat with 200 lbs on February 17, 2024, and setting two records in bench with 115 lbs and deadlift with 280 lbs at the State Championship.

AHSPLA State Championships held at Monticello Saturday

The Arkansas High School Powerlifting Association held the 2024 State Championship Competition at the Monticello Middle School Gym on Saturday, March 9, with teams competing in the boys and girls …
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Obituaries
Lawrence (Sonny) Calvin Hill, 83
Lawrence (Sonny) Calvin Hill, 83, of Warren, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, March 9 , 2024. He was born on November 19, 1940 in Memphis, Tenn. to the late L.E. Hill and Hazel Kemp …
Wanda Sue Hartness, 80
Wanda Sue Hartness, 80, of Monticello, passed away Wednesday, March 6, 2024, at her home. She was born October 21, 1943, in Monticello, to the late Zerl Zelva Cox and Ritchie Modelle Rash Cox. Sue …
Judy Ann Lawrence Beard, 76
Judy Ann Lawrence Beard, age 76 of Monticello, went to be with her Lord and Savior Wednesday, March 6, 2024, at UAMS in Little Rock, Ark. She was born November 23, 1947, in Warren, Ark. to the late …
Ryan Kent Young, 58
Ryan Kent Young, 58, of Wilmar, passed away Friday, March 1, 2024, at Baptist Health in Little Rock. He was born September 14, 1965, in Pine Bluff to the late Robbie Gene Young and Mary Joy Huskey …
James Scott, 74
James Scott entered into this life on April 4, 1949, to Pious Joe and Eula B. Williams Scott in Leland, Miss. Coming from strong, God-fearing, loving parents, James carried these attributes through …
Kenneth D. Johnson, 91
Kenneth D. Johnson, 91, of Pine Bluff, died peacefully at his home on Saturday, March 2, 2024. Born April 17, 1932 at Vick in Bradley County, he was a son of the late Henry Doyle Johnson and …
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