Community Corner

🌱 How one Monticello teen is reshaping local trails and hungry kids’ weekends

Be sure to catch Adult Paint Night on the Monticello Patch calendar

Patch AM Team's profile picture
Patch AM Team, Patch StaffVerified Patch Staff Badge
Thursday October 1st Patch AM
Thursday October 1st Patch AM (Patch graphic)

Hi Monticello! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How one Monticello teen is reshaping local trails and hungry kids' weekends
  • How the Weevils turned a 17-0 hole into a statement win
  • Monticello-born artist and longtime pastor's wife remembered by Arkansas family

Also on today's calendar: Children's StoryTime and 1 more event.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: An afternoon thunderstorm, with a high of 92 and low of 73 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: A shower and t-storm; humid, temps: high: 84, low: 69.
  • Saturday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 79 and low of 68 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Monticello's Thomas Holland finds purpose in giving back (advancemonticellonian.com) — A Monticello High School senior is pouring his energy into faith, scouting, and community service projects that directly benefit local kids and families. From helping feed students at Monticello and Drew Central schools to planning benches along Lake Monticello's trails, he's balancing a packed schedule while encouraging younger Scouts and classmates to stay calm, focused, and generous.
   

• Weevils second half comeback secures first win for Gary Goff (advancemonticellonian.com) — University of Arkansas at Monticello football fans saw a big turnaround as the Boll Weevils erased a 17-0 deficit to beat Arkansas Tech 30-20 at home. The comeback delivered UAM's first win of the 2026 season and the first victory for new head coach Garry Goff, extending the Weevils' win streak over Tech to three games.
   

• - A Natural State Funeral Service (anaturalstatefuneralservice.com) — A woman born in Monticello in 1948 is being remembered for her deep Christian faith, decades of ministry with her husband in Romance, and award-winning artwork celebrating Arkansas' natural beauty. Family and friends can pay their respects at visitation and funeral services in Romance on October 2, with burial to follow at the local cemetery.
   

📸 Around Monticello

Show off your photography skills and the sights around town! Click here to submit your Photo of the Day to Patch AM!

🗓 Upcoming Events in Monticello

Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!

★ Featured events ★

    Tuesday October 6
  • Adult Paint Night →
    Monticello Branch Library, 114 W. Jefferson Avenue, Monticello
    6:00 pm

Want to see your event featured? Click here!

Other local events

📣 Monticello Shout Outs!

Want to say something great about someone in town? Click here to submit your Shout Out to Patch AM! It's free!

🗓 Events Nearby

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

Want to see your business here? Click here to connect with local customers.

💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Domino's Pizza, Inc. posted a job opening for Deliver Driver (9623) in Monticello. Apply here.
  • Atwoods Ranch & Home posted a job opening for Store Manager in Training in Monticello. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Monticello here.

🗞 Nearby News

Pine Bluff

  • Pine Bluff police arrest man wanted in shooting, recover stolen handgun (pbcommercial.com)
  • Pine Bluff Hosts Free Dump Day for Residents at Hestand Stadium Saturday Oct 3rd (deltaplexnews.com)
  • Arkansas Surgeon Dr. Charles Mabry Receives ACS Distinguished Service Award (salinerivernews.com)

Camden

  • SW District Pageant crowns Johnson of Camden, Hall of Taylor & Blackwood of Kirby (swark.today)

Ok Monticello! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!

👉 Help make Patch AM better

We use a combination of real people and machines to tell you what's happening around town. Learn more about Patch AM.

Share to NextDoor     Share to Facebook

Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.

More from Monticello