May 2026
Monett turning heads on area links
With a blend of experience, confidence and unfinished business, the Monett boys golf team is in the midst of a season with lofty expectations and the talent to match.
Wilson takes the helm at Monett
A new era is beginning for the Monett girls basketball program.
Fuller house breaks ground on 16th home
The Monett Area Fuller House Center welcomed the community to join in breaking ground on House No. 16.
News briefs, May 6
The 100+Women of Barry and Lawrence Counties will meet on May 7 from 6-8 p.m. at the Barry-Lawrence Regional Library, located at 2200 Park St. in Monett.
Stake hosts annual dance in Carthage
On April 18, the 3,000 member Monett Missouri Stake of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints held its annual dance at the Civil War Ranch in Carthage.
Jared Lankford: The bell curve of Big 8 football
It wasn’t until college that I fully understood what grading on the curve meant, or even the fact that there were different kinds of curve-style grading systems.
123 accept diplomas at Cassville
Cassville's class of 2026 — 123 members strong — celebrates completing high school with confetti and the traditional mortarboard hat toss to cap off Sunday's commencement ceremony at Wildcat Stadium.
Cassville High School hosts first Field Day
Junior contestant Diego Habara passes the sophomore team after a high stakes school kick ball competition during the Cassville High School field day.
Man charged with fiber line copper thefts
A woman was arrested and a warrant was issued for a man following the service of a search warrant at a residence on Farm Road 1142 in the Star City area las week.
County sales taxes generally up in April
For the third month in a row, sales tax revenues to cities in Barry and Lawrence counties have gone in opposing directions.
