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Highway 83 North of Monticello Closed for Bridge Replacement May 26 to August 25 with Detour in Place

Tuesday, May 26 by Haleigh Reichen

Highway 83 north of Monticello is scheduled to close around the clock from 7 a.m. Tuesday, May 26, through 5 p.m. Tuesday, August 25. Weather permitting, the closure will allow crews to replace two existing bridges with box culverts. Highway 83 will remain open to... Read More.

Monticello Police update info on weekend shooting

Monday, May 25 by Rick Walker

The Monticello Police Department have provided an update on a tragic shooting early morning that left three people dead in what family members are calling a murder-suicide. Officials say the three deceased are Sherry Brown, McKenzie Lee Asarisi and Keyshawn Laron Daniels. The three... Read More.

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Two Arrested in Monticello Drug Stop, One Wanted Out of Texas

Wednesday, April 22 by Luke Matheson

Two individuals were arrested following a traffic stop in Monticello on April 20 that led to the discovery of suspected methamphetamine, according to authorities. Agents with the 10th Judicial District Drug Task Force assisted the Monticello Police Department during the stop, which stemmed from coordinated... Read More.

University of Arkansas at Monticello Joins Statewide Effort to Prevent Opioid Overdoses

Tuesday, April 7 by Luke Matheson

The University of Arkansas at Monticello has joined a statewide effort to combat opioid-related deaths, becoming the 11th campus in Arkansas to participate in the “One Pill Can Kill” initiative. Tim Griffin announced the expansion during a press conference alongside UAM Chancellor Peggy Doss, highlighting... Read More.

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Monticello A&P approves more money for upcoming rodeo

Friday, April 3 by Ray King

The Monticello Advertising and Promotion Commission at it's most recent meeting agreed to provide funds for a rodeo at Monticello. According to the Advance Monticellonian newspaper, that rodeo is scheduled for Sept. 18 and 19. A previous rodeo drew crowds of more than 500 people per... Read More.

Monticello City Council names new park commissioner, buys portable stage

Tuesday, March 31 by Ray King

At its most recent meeting, the Monticello City Council approved an appointment to the city’s Parks Commission and authorized the acceptance of a bid to rehabilitate a water tank. According to the Advance Monticellonian newspaper, Ked Donham was recognized for her involvement in softball programs... Read More.

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Monticello Man Held on Drug Charges After Arrest at Accident Scene

Monday, March 16 by Haleigh Reichen

By Ray King A $5,000 bond was set Monday for a Monticello man on drug related charges. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Brdgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Ryan Griffin, 19, with two counts of possession of a controlled substance... Read More.

Monticello Woman Sentenced to 15 Years for Meth Possession After Drew County Jury Conviction

Saturday, March 14 by Luke Matheson

A Drew County jury has sentenced a Monticello woman to 15 years in prison after finding her guilty of possessing more than two grams of methamphetamine and related charges. Christina Mix, 52, was convicted following a jury trial in Drew County Circuit Court. Jurors recommended... Read More.

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Monticello Man Sentenced to 35 Years in Child Sexual Assault Case

Friday, March 13 by Luke Matheson

A Monticello man has been sentenced to 35 years in prison after pleading guilty to charges stemming from a child sexual assault investigation. According to the Monticello Police Department, investigators arrested Clinton Savage, 41, on Aug. 14, 2025, on charges including rape of a child,... Read More.

Star City and Monticello Stand Out with Multiple Selections on Ralph Gross Baseball All Tournament Team

Monday, March 9 by Luke Matheson

Star City and Monticello High School each placed two players on the 22nd Annual Ralph Gross Memorial Baseball All-Tournament Team over the weekend, highlighting strong performances by both programs in the eight-team event. Star City’s Ben Harmon turned in one of the top performances of... Read More.

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Monticello Man Sentenced to 35 Years in Child Sexual Assault Case

Tuesday, February 24 by Luke Matheson

A Monticello man has been sentenced to 35 years in prison after pleading guilty to multiple felony charges involving a child, according to the Monticello Police Department. Investigators arrested Clinton Savage, 41, on Aug. 14, 2025, on charges of rape of a child; distributing, possessing... Read More.

Monticello Man Sentenced to 15 Years for Second-Degree Sexual Assault

Monday, February 23 by Luke Matheson

A Drew County jury on Jan. 6, 2026, found Monticello resident Derrick Jackson guilty of sexual assault in the second degree following a trial in Drew County Circuit Court. According to authorities, the case began in 2025 when the Arkansas State Police Crimes Against Children... Read More.

Stories tagged with: monticello

Highway 83 North of Monticello Closed for Bridge Replacement May 26 to August 25 with Detour in Place

Monticello Police update info on weekend shooting

Two Arrested in Monticello Drug Stop, One Wanted Out of Texas

University of Arkansas at Monticello Joins Statewide Effort to Prevent Opioid Overdoses

Monticello A&P approves more money for upcoming rodeo

Monticello City Council names new park commissioner, buys portable stage

Monticello Man Held on Drug Charges After Arrest at Accident Scene

Monticello Woman Sentenced to 15 Years for Meth Possession After Drew County Jury Conviction

Monticello Man Sentenced to 35 Years in Child Sexual Assault Case

Star City and Monticello Stand Out with Multiple Selections on Ralph Gross Baseball All Tournament Team

Monticello Man Sentenced to 35 Years in Child Sexual Assault Case

Monticello Man Sentenced to 15 Years for Second-Degree Sexual Assault

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