November 2025
Drury Leadership Summit slated for Nov. 13
For the 14th year, Drury University in Monett will host its annual Leadership Summit on Thursday, Nov. 13, at the Monett City Park Casino at the city’s South Park.
Cubs reset roster on the hardwood
The 2025-2026 basketball season for the Monett boys basketball team will be one of growth and intrigue.
Monett wrestling to rely on depth
The wrestling program at Monet High School has been one of the most successful programs overall for the district.
Greg Armstrong: Guardrails in our lives
I love living in the Ozarks. The beauty of our little slice of America is hard to beat. One thing that comes with the territory is curvy roads. You are hard-pressed to find a straight road between point A and point B.
Lady Cubs look to build off last season
Basketball season will soon be upon the fans, and the Monett girls team is looking to build off a 14-14 campaign last season.
Future gridders play YMCA flag football
The Monett Area YMCA flag football teams played in Cassville on Oct. 4.
Pop-up food drive held in Monett Sunday
Bradley Bos, left, and Sherry Lingenfelter hosted a pop-up food drive in the Westco parking lot in Monett on Oct. 26. Bos, who is running for Missouri House District 157 on the Democratic ticket, said the food collected will go to Crosslines and others in need. “A lot of people will be facing substantial food insecurity in the coming month with the loss of SNAP benefits in November,” Bos said. “I felt like somebody needed to step up, so some friends and I are organizing food drives like this in an attempt to alleviate some of the hardship.” Lingenfelter knows many people who will be impacted by the loss of food benefits, including her disabled sister.
New Crimestoppers Board officers installed
Officers for the Barry Lawrence Crimestoppers board are, from left: Sarah Pfitzner, vice president;
Donna Beckett, secretary; John McKay, secretary; and Kevin Litchfield, president. The board meets quarterly along with other board members and officers to discuss confidential payouts if required.
News Briefs, Nov. 5
The 100+Women of Barry and Lawrence Counties will meet on Nov. 6 from 6-8 p.m. at the Barry-Lawrence Regional Library, located at 2200 Park St. in Monett.
What’s the word?
Cassville Primary student Logan Schoelzel showed off his “Hero” speed during the Word Parade at Cassville schools on Thursday. Students pick a word, then create a poster with its definition and examples of its meaning, with costume examples also encouraged.
