April 2026
Chamber announces awards
The Monett Area Chamber of Commerce celebrated its biggest night with the annual membership banquet on March 5 at the Monett City Park Casino. Awards for the year were presented, outgoing board members recognized, and new board members elected.
South Building to come down
The March 17 Monett School Board meeting focused much of its time discussing the “next big project” in the district, the demolition of the South Building located on the former high school/middle school campus.
City meets on budget, infrastructure, rezonings
The Monett city council began its March monthly meeting with discussions on the city budget for the 2026-2027 fiscal year.
Monett Fire Department turns 120
The Monett Fire Department marked its 120th anniversary on March 27, commemorating the occasion with a department dinner, and looking back at the history of the department's humble beginnings and consistent growth.
Ozark Festival Orchestra Pops Concert April 12
The Ozark Festival Orchestra will conclude its 46th season of concerts in Monett at 3 p.m. on April 12 with the annual Marty Beckwith Memorial Pops Concert, held this year at the Monett High School Performing Arts Center.
Barry County Health Corner: Detailing the Environmental Program
The community hears about the Health Department’s Environmental Program and thinks, “Oh, you mean the health inspector.”
Relief Society Birthday Celebration
On March 8, International Women’s Day, 50 women gathered at the Monett Missouri Stake Center of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to celebrate the birthday of the global women’s Relief Society, founded in March 1842, to give relief to those in need.
Hall of Fame worthy
It was never a consideration. At no time did the thought of career honors or personal glory — let alone a hall of fame induction — cross the mind of Daryl Bradley when he entered in the coaching field and began at Monett High School.
Monett soccer off and running
The spring soccer season is off and running, and Monett looks to grow with a solid group of returning talent and a focus on fitness and fast-paced play.
Trio of athletes graced with awards
The high school basketball season has officially ended in Missouri, but the time for award has just begun.
