June 2026
School records snapped at sectionals
The Monett 4x400-meter relay team broke the school record from 1971 (3:25.7) and took first place at sectionals, qualifying for state with a time of 3:24.36. The team includes, from left: Kasen Carr, Theo Smith, Braden Crowell and Alex Meeks. Qualifiers for Class 4 2026 Track and Field Championships other than the relay team include: Boys 300-meter hurdles, Theo Smith, 40.01; boys pole vault, Alex Meeks, 4.42m; and girls high jump, Peyton Brandt, 1.59m.
Booster Club finds new footing
For nearly a decade, the Monett Booster Club has quietly become one of the driving forces behind Monett athletics and student activities — though its roots stretch back much further.
Devotional Column — Raymond Ticknor: Good, bad, and ugly
Have you ever wondered if the God often depicted in the Old Testament is the same God that Jesus taught and modeled in the New?
Stay safe in the summer sun
Now that Summer is approaching and warmer weather is here, it is always important to remember how to protect yourself and practice smart sun safety. It’s not always possible to avoid sunlight completely, but there are things you can do to ensure that you are not getting too much sun when you are outdoors:
Art and lit dance in display
The Monett Historical Society and Museum is mixing art and literature with a recent display in its front lobby as it brings stories to life with bronze sculptures.
First on Front jams out in Monett
DEK of Hearts thrills crowds as the First on Front concerts kick off in Monett for the 2026 season.
News Briefs, June
Monett Nazarene Church will host a Bluegrass & Barbecue Fundraiser on Sunday, June 7, from 5-7 p.m. The event features the Flyin’ Buzzards, and proceeds benefit the church’s mission to enhance its worship experience.
Big sounds, bright sights at Trout Fest
Riley Clemmons performs at the annual Trout Fest concert on Friday.
Roaring River State Park reviews progress at annual meeting
“Thank my staff members next time you see them out and about,” Roaring River State Park Superintendent Mike Busekrus told the audience during the park’s annual public meeting at the Emory Melton Inn Thursday night.
Charged filed in pump truck theft
An Exeter man is charged with three felonies after allegedly stealing a vehicle from a Barry County business, arrested in Kansas after attempting to sell it.
