Kyle Troutman
Lady Tigers overcome adversity in championship season
The Exeter girls basketball team faced a season defined by adversity, but that did not stop the Lady Tigers from turning in a campaign to remember.
Off and running
The Cassville boys track and field team enters the 2026 season with a focus on steady improvement and postseason performance as the Wildcats build toward the state series.
Southwest softball enters new era
The Southwest softball team begins the season under new leadership, with a mix of returning players and new faces as the Lady Trojans work to establish their identity.
Devotional Column — Jeff Fugitt: The story of the cross and resurrection is a way of living
We just celebrated the most important events on the Christian calendar.
Southwest senior sets 2 school track records
Over the span of four days in two meets, Southwest Senior Dylan Frost set school records in the high jump and the long jump.
His House Foundation receives Strengthening Our Network Grant
His House Foundation, located in Shell Knob, recently received a Strengthening Our Network Grant thanks to Ozarks Food Harvest’s $1 million investment in agency infrastructure in southwest Missouri.
Arvest Bank’s Million Meals Campaign Returns for 16th Year
Arvest Bank has officially launched the 16th year of its annual Million Meals campaign, a two-month effort to raise awareness and funds to fight hunger in Missouri, Arkansas, Oklahoma and Kansas.
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.
