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Monticello, Arkansas Patch AM: a 4 min readHello again Monticello! We’re bringing you the latest town highlights. Don’t miss out, keep going! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Monticello’s Peggy Doss tapped for influential state criminal justice board
- How Monticello ties into this Navy veteran’s journey into city leadership
Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 88 and low of 74 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Saturday: A shower and thunderstorm, temps: high: 92, low: 76.
- Sunday: Humid with a thunderstorm, with a high of 89 and low of 70 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Locals among Arkansas governor's appointments - (arkadelphian.com) — A Monticello resident, Peggy Doss, has been appointed to the state’s Criminal Justice Institute Advisory Board, giving the community a voice in law-enforcement training and policy discussions. The governor’s latest round of appointments also fills a wide range of higher education, aviation, health, and regulatory boards across Arkansas. 
• From Navy Veteran to Community Leader, Gabrielle Swain Continues a Life of Service (ualr.edu) — Monticello gets a nod in the story of Navy veteran Gabrielle Swain, who once studied and substitute taught here before becoming Searcy’s first planning administrator. Now a UA Little Rock MPA student, she’s been honored with the Henry M. Alexander Scholarship for her work in city planning and community service across Arkansas.
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Women's Veterans Day Luncheon →
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Newton House, 510 N Jackson Ave, El Dorado
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LDC Regen Ag Field Day →
Hoot's BBQ & Steaks, 2008 US-65, McGehee
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Arkansas Museum of Natural Resources, 4087 Smackover Hwy, Smackover
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SRP Traces of the Past (Ages 7-12) →
Star City Branch Library, 200 E Wiley St, Star City
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Jefferson County Young Professional's Network
Jefferson County Alliance PINE BLUFF REGIONAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 510 MAIN STREET PINE BLUFF, ARKANSAS
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💬 Chatter
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- A heartfelt thank you to the Arkansas National Guard’s 87th Troop Command for welcoming ADEM officials to their 2026 Boss Lift for an in depth, behind the scenes look at the rigorous training and preparation that every Guardsman undertakes.
Experiences like this deepen our appreciation for the dedication, discipline, and professionalism that define the Guard. The Arkansas National Guard… (Nextdoor ) - 🔥 Safety first, flavor second.
A few simple habits make a huge difference: • Keep a 10-foot safety zone around your grill — kids, pets, and anything flammable stay clear. •… (Nextdoor )
- Dollar Tree posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate I in Monticello. Apply here.
- Arby's, LLC posted a job opening for Team Member in Monticello. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Monticello here.
🗞 Nearby News
Pine Bluff
- Free family fun day in Pine Bluff promotes tobacco-free living (kark.com)
- Big Top Extreme to bring go-karts, Big Banjo pizza to Pine Bluff (pbcommercial.com)
- Pine Bluff Superintendent Jennifer Barbaree Announces Resignation and Reflects on District Progress (deltaplexnews.com)
Camden
- Camden changes C-2 zoning ordinance and declares three structures a nuisance (camdenarknews.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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