May 2026

Blankenship signs to NEO for softball
A member of the Cassville softball team that helped the squad make history multiple times in her career is extending that career beyond high school.
Scoreboard, May 13
Two Cassville boys track and field athletes have advanced to the Class 3, Sectional 3 Meet in Buffalo on Saturday. Corbin Rhoads and Logan Parsons will both represent the Wildcats in the pole vault after placing 3rd and 4th in the Class 3, District 6 competition in Lamar. Full results from districts include:

4 Southwest athletes advance to track sectional
Four Southwest athletes will have the opportunity to qualify for the Class 1 State Track Meet, as they will be competing at the Class 2, Sectional 3 Meet in Buffalo on Saturday.

60th anniversary celebration
Friends, family, and neighbors are invited to celebrate the 60th wedding anniversary of Jim and Diane Larson.

Eggs fall, then found at annual Eggstravaganza
Monett Fire and Rescue dropped the eggs for this year's Eggstravaganza event held at New Site Church April 4 in celebration of Easter.

Board changes after election
The Monett School board looks slightly different following the April 16 board meeting with the exit of two board members and the introduction of two new members.

City continues charter pursuit
The city of Monett is continuing to move forward with plans to restructure city government.

Football players volunteer at Monett Historical Museum
The Monett Historical Society and Museum is getting work done to connect Monett residents to the town’s history as new displays and projects get underway.

Fits dazzle at Monett Prom
Monett High School held its annual Prom recently, with students attending dressed to impress.

Monett hosts Cub Relays
Monett's Meredith Merriman lets a shot go during the shot put competition at the Cub Relays.



