Watercolor artist making a splash

Local artist Tina Arnall is making waves with her watercolors around southern Missouri. Arnall is gaining attention with her scenes depicting popular locations from Monett and surrounding areas.
Take a stroll through the ‘Story Room’ at Historical Museum

The Monett Historical Society invites children to spring into reading this April by visiting “Betty’s Story Room” in the Monett Historical Museum.
Monett schools review facility improvements, Family Center plan
Facility improvements and expansions at the Monett school district took center stage at the March board meeting, as well as the recognition of board members in honor of School Board Recognition Month.
How ‘bout that Cub!

Keith Gregory, of Willard, owner of Grizzly Mountain Saw Works, puts the finishing touches on a new Monett Cub piece carved from the trunk of a Pin Oak removed from the northeast corner of Burl Fowler Stadium.
Debbie Kober: Mulching it up a notch
Spring is in the air, garden cleanup is underway and a fresh layer of mulch gives any landscape or garden a clean look while suppressing weeds.
Megan Hope: Kudos for February coverage
I would like to commend Monett Monthly for your excellent article, “Proposed legislation strikes fear in Monett residents,” in the February issue.
Hang a basket, save a life
The Cox Monett Hospital Auxiliary bringing colorful bouquets to the Mother’s Day season with its eighth annual hanging basket sale.
Women’s Conference inspires hope, gives appreciation
On March 1, the annual Monett Missouri Stake Women’s Conference, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, was held with 176 women attending from areas like Lamar, Stockton, Carthage, Aurora, Monett, Pierce City, Granby and Cassville.
News Briefs, April 9
Multiple Easter Egg Hunts will be held in Monett this month; The 100+Women of Barry and Lawrence Counties will hold its 2025 Second Quarter meeting on May 1 from 6-8 p.m. at the Monett Historical Society
Kyle Troutman: Bring on the brick

When I am out and about, whether covering events or grocery shopping, the most common question I get is, “What’s going on this week?” — until recently.