Monticello A&P considers change in Christmas light vendor

The Monticello Advertising and Promotion Commission is considering a change in the company hired to put up Christmas lights. According to the Advanced M0nticellonian newspaper, the company currently doing the work, SBC Lights recommended Southern Magnolia Landscaping, LLC to the commission. The newspaper reported that Southern... Read More.
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Joe Rogers announces bid for Mayor of Monticello

In the upcoming General Election in November, Joe Rogers, former Mayor of Monticello, announces his candidacy for mayor. Rogers, a native of Monticello and resident of Drew County for 58 years, has been the manager of his successful family business, Rogers Men’s Wear for the past... Read More.

Federal jury convicts Monticello man of drug offenses

LITTLE ROCK—A Monticello man has been convicted of selling methamphetamine three different times in 2018 following a two-day trial that featured videos of all three sales. A federal jury convicted Ramien “Rambo” Collins, 40, on all three counts for which he was indicted. The jury... Read More.
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Traffic accident claims life of Monticello woman

A Monticello woman was killed and two people injured in a two-vehicle accident in Drew County Wednesday afternoon. According to a preliminary report, Peggy Hallman, 67, was eastbound on the U.S. Highway 278 bypass in rainy weather when the vehicle she was driving crossed the... Read More.

Monticello man killed Monday in traffic accident

A Monticello man was killed in a two-vehicle accident in rural Drew County Monday afternoon. According to a preliminary report from the Arkansas State Police, Clifton D. Waldrup, 47, was southbound on Arkansas Highway 293 when a 2014 Dodge Ram that was also southbound struck... Read More.
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Monticello Mayor will not run for another term

Monticello Mayor Paige Chase has announced she will not seek another term. According to the Advance Monticellonian newspaper, Chase had been Mayor since 2018 when she defeated Joe Rogers. She was sworn in Jan. 1, 2019. In a statement to the newspaper, Chase said “I would... Read More.

Cliff Gibson of Monticello to Chair UA Board

The Board of Trustees of the University of Arkansas elected new officers at its Jan. 26-27 regular meeting, and C.C. “Cliff” Gibson III, of Monticello, will serve as chairman of the 10-member board for the upcoming year. Gibson, other officers, and members of a new... Read More.
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Jefferson Regional to Acquire Monticello Medical

Jefferson Regional in Pine Bluff has announced in a press release plans to acquire the Monticello Medical Clinic, as well as the associated clinics in Star City and Crossett. The acquisition will be effective February 1, 2022. According to Jefferson Regional President & CEO Brian... Read More.

Clean slate waiting for water at Lake Monticello

After two years of drawdowns and construction work, the city of Monticello was able to close the gates at its namesake lake in Drew County last week, hoping to see the fish and recreational opportunities in the reservoir flourish again once the lake refills. It... Read More.
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Monticello woman killed in multiple vehicle accident

A multiple vehicle accident in Drew County Friday afternoon claimed the life of an 86-year-old woman. According to a preliminary report from the Arkansas State Police, the driver of a Nissan Sentra was backing out of a parking spot at WalMart in Monticello when the... Read More.