Monett schools’ Welcome Center open
The Monett school district has officially opened a new welcome center for students and families at its administration building.
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City’s switch to charter approved for April ballot
The city of Monett is asking its residents to help reshape the city government — the last of its kind in the state of Missouri — in April 2026.
Police engage residents at National Night Out
Officer Susan Swen and Astro demonstrate how K9 units are used in conservation at Monett's National Night Out with local law officials.
Drury Leadership Summit slated for Nov. 13
For the 14th year, Drury University in Monett will host its annual Leadership Summit on Thursday, Nov. 13, at the Monett City Park Casino at the city’s South Park.
Cubs reset roster on the hardwood
The 2025-2026 basketball season for the Monett boys basketball team will be one of growth and intrigue.
Monett wrestling to rely on depth
The wrestling program at Monet High School has been one of the most successful programs overall for the district.
Greg Armstrong: Guardrails in our lives
I love living in the Ozarks. The beauty of our little slice of America is hard to beat. One thing that comes with the territory is curvy roads. You are hard-pressed to find a straight road between point A and point B.
Lady Cubs look to build off last season
Basketball season will soon be upon the fans, and the Monett girls team is looking to build off a 14-14 campaign last season.
Future gridders play YMCA flag football
The Monett Area YMCA flag football teams played in Cassville on Oct. 4.
Pop-up food drive held in Monett Sunday
Bradley Bos, left, and Sherry Lingenfelter hosted a pop-up food drive in the Westco parking lot in Monett on Oct. 26. Bos, who is running for Missouri House District 157 on the Democratic ticket, said the food collected will go to Crosslines and others in need. “A lot of people will be facing substantial food insecurity in the coming month with the loss of SNAP benefits in November,” Bos said. “I felt like somebody needed to step up, so some friends and I are organizing food drives like this in an attempt to alleviate some of the hardship.” Lingenfelter knows many people who will be impacted by the loss of food benefits, including her disabled sister.