Event Center at Monticello discussed at meeting

Discussions about an event center in Monticello was on the agenda when the Monticello Advertising and Promotions Commission met last week. According to the Advance Monticellonian newspaper, Ron Echols said a recent editorial in the newspaper revived interest in a possible event center and it... Read More.

Monticello council approves new police pay scale

The City Council at Monticello has approved a new pay scale for the Monticello Police Department, separating it from the city’s general pay scale. According to the Advance Monticellonian newspaper, the new pay scale will consider factors such as years of experience and certifications holding... Read More.
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Monticello woman killed when hit by vehicle Wednesday

A Monticello woman died Wednesday when she was struck by a vehicle on North Conley Street. According to a preliminary report, Linda Martin, 58, died at the Monticello airport where she had been taken before she could be airlifted to a hospital. The report said Martin... Read More.
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Lake Monticello gets Florida bass fingerlings

Nearly 1,000 extra-large Florida bass fingerlings have been stocked at Lake Monticello, according to the Advance Monticellonian newspaper. The paper reported that the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission stocked the lake with the bass to lay the foundation for trophy-sized bass potential for the lake,... Read More.
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Monticello School Board approves demolition of elementary school

At a special called meeting, the Monticello School Board in late March approved the demolition of City Park Elementary School. According to the Advance Monticellonian newspaper, Superintendent Sandra Lanehart said the maintenance costs for the building exceeded $60,000 per year and needs a new roof,... Read More.
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Monticello A&P discusses upcoming events

The Monticello Advertising and Promotions Commission has several events planned this spring and summer, according to the Advance Monticellonian Newspaper. At their monthly meeting March 27, commissioners discussed the Spring of the Square event planned May 19. According to Ryan Copico,  this will be a night... Read More.

Monticello man killed in Tuesday accident

A Monticello man was killed in a one-vehicle accident in Drew County Tuesday afternoon. According to a preliminary report, Othello King, 76, was eastbound on Arkansas Highway 138 in a 2003 Buick Lesabre at about 4:30 p.m. A witness in a vehicle that was behind the... Read More.