Repairs to levee at Lake Monticello begin

Repair work has started on the levee at Lake Monticello, according to the Advance Monticellonian newspaper. Mayor Paige Chase said work crews will be on both sides of the levee in order to get twice as much done in a shorter period of time Crews began... Read More.

Monticello School Board approves raises for teachers

The Monticello School Board has approved pay raises for its teachers. According to the Advance-Monticellonian newspaper, Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson signed what is now Act 679 into law which allowed the district to skip the 2021-2022 salary schedule. That law was an effort to provide... Read More.
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Monticello Police adding in-car computer system

The Monticello Police Department will be adding on-board computer systems for their police cars, according to the Advance-Monticelloian newspaper. During a meeting of the City Council in March, a resolution authorizing the purchase and participation in a grant program that will pay 90 percent of... Read More.

blue jeans cause water line leak at Monticello

A water line leak in Monticello was linked to half a pair of blue jeans that had been flushed down a toilet, according to the Advanced Monticellonan newspaper. In a story dated March 24, the newspaper quoted Mayor Paige Chase reminding the Monticello City Council... Read More.
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Monticello Downtown Network gets money for COVID-19 relief

The Arkansas Historical Preservation Fund has awarded money to the Monticello Downtown Network to help small businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the Advance Monticellonian newspaper, the Downtown Network includes the town square and off the square in each direction. The money must... Read More.
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Monticello adds traffic cameras

The City of Monticello has added cameras to intersections where a large number of accidents have been reported and 911 dispatchers can monitor a live feed from those cameras. According to the Advance Monticellonian newspaper, cameras were installed at the intersection of Highways 278 and... Read More.

Monticello Food Distribution Drive Through

Arise Food Bank will be open Saturday,  December 12th  from 8:30-10:30. Drive through only!! Limit of 2 families per car. Strict Covid-19 guidelines will be followed. The address is 468 South Edwards Street Monticello, AR    
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Monticello, Entergy Arkansas team up to promote building

The Monticello Economic Development Commission is teaming up with Entergy Arkansas to showcase available sites and buildings around the state. According to the Advance-Monticellonian newspaper, the Monticello spec building, located at 130 Doris Lawrence Drive was one of six buildings selected for inclusion in a... Read More.

Jennifer Goads, 41, Monticello

Booking #: 110644 Age: 41 Gender: Female Race: Caucasian Address: Monticello, AR Booking Date: 08-14-2020 - 1:26 pm Charges: Domestic Battering III
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Monticello Bunny Run 5K and Easter Egg Dash

Inaugural annual Bunny Run 5K and Easter Egg Dash will be held Saturday April 11th at 8:00 AM at The Centers' SE Arkansas Residential Center, 936 Jordan Drive. Sign up at: https://runsignup.com/Race/AR/Monticello/AnauguralBunnyRun5KandEasterEggDash  

Monticello School District Closed On Monday

The Monticello School District will be closed Monday, January 13th because of power outages as a result of storm damages to the district and surrounding areas. Monday will be an AMI day, and all students should refer to their Day 1 AMI Packet, according to... Read More.