Monette News

Monette Manor residents and staff, along with family members, celebrated two 70th wedding anniversaries on Monday, June 22.

Lake City Mayor Billy Anderson and City Clerk Linda Simpson welcomed five businesses to Lake City with ribbon cuttings on Monday afternoon.

The Buffalo Island Leadership organization recognized area heroes in a special program Monday evening, June 15, at the Monette First Baptist Church Family Life Center.

Region 8 News visited an illegal dump site in eastern Craighead County. There, we learned how dumping garbage can potentially cost the innocent thousands of dollars.

Rickey Copeland recently retired from the BIC West Elementary after 30 years of teaching.

The Buffalo Island Museum in Monette grand opening was held Saturday, May 30, marking the restoration and completion of an Eastern Craighead County landmark.

Mark Grisham signed copies of his new book "Bedlam South," on Sunday, May 31, at the newly renovated Buffalo Island Museum in Monette.

Area residents braved the wind and the rain Sunday to pay honor to American soldiers buried at the Monette Cemetery.

Buffalo Island Museum will host open house at its new location, 207 West Drew Street, at Highway 139 and Highway 18 intersection from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Saturday, May 30, and 1-3 p.m. Sunday, May 31.

Workforce Investment Act is in the process of recruiting for its summer Youth Employment Program.

The Monette City Council finalized plans for open house at the newly renovated Buffalo Island Museum downtown when the council met Monday, April 27.

Centurion Opal Fortner Given was guest of honor Friday at a special birthday party held in her honor at the Lakeside Nursing Center, in Lake City.

A Caraway fire destroyed movie memorabilia from "Walk the Line" and "A Painted House" along with other items collected over 20 years by Melton Emery, owner of two buildings located at the intersection of State Highway 135 and 158.

Nikki Strickland of Jonesboro shared her smile and love of life during a benefit held for her at the Monette Methodist Church on Sunday, March 22.

MONETTE/JONESBORO, AR - Officials with the Buffalo Island School District reported Friday a slight increase in the number of teen pregnancies while the Nettleton School District reported a decrease.

The Monette City Council reviewed damages incurred during the recent ice storm and new projects being undertaken by the city at the regular council meeting Monday, Feb.

Area postal employees surprised Lester Mullen with a retirement luncheon held at the Caraway Post Office on Thursday, Feb.

Because I could not stop for Death, He kindly stopped for me; The carriage held but just ourselves And Immortality.

Monette Manor was recently recognized by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services as a top rated Five Star Home in Arkansas.

Craighead County OEM says electric service to approximately 35,000 to 40,000 home has been interrupted by ice collecting on trees and power lines.