Monett Monthly
Hunt for a Cause a hit in Monett
The Monett Fire Department’s Hunt for a Cause benefit fundraiser for the Breast Cancer Foundation of the Ozarks raised at least $7,000 to help support local efforts fighting breast cancer in a first-of-its-kind event in Monett on Sept. 13.
12 Pioneer Families hold annual reunion
On Sept. 21, the 91st annual reunion of the 12 pioneer families, who came to southwest Missouri and began populating southwest Lawrence County and the Monett area, was held at the Monett City Park Casino.
Monett Class of 1970 reunites
The Monett High School Class of 1970 recently held their 55th Class Reunion at The Monett Historical Museum.
Firefighters honored; city proposes change to charter
The Monett City Council began its regular council meeting on Sept. 11 with a moment of silence marking the 24th anniversary of the attack on the twin towers.
Tearing up the turf
In 2021, the Kansas City Chiefs were forced to post an announcement on their video board that, due to the fact that the offense had scored so many points in its game, they no longer had any fireworks left to shoot after additional scores.
Beckett receives Hall of Fame nod
Every year, the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame recognizes and inducts athletes and individuals who have had a profound impact upon sports in their communities, region or the entire state.
Jared Lankford: Understanding the unwritten rules of the game
There are certain things that you just don’t do is you are an athlete. In baseball, you don’t step on the first or third base line when you run onto the field. If you are trailing late in a game, you must turn your hat around backwards if you are going to stand any chance of coming back for victory.
Circus entertains crowds in Monett
The Culpepper and Merriweather Circus, based in Hugo, Okla., returned to Monett on Sept. 13, continuing an every-other-year tradition.
Randy Crane: No pain, no gain
You’ve probably heard the saying “No Pain, No Gain” when it comes to physical exercise.
Ozark Festival Orchestra opens season Oct. 12
The Ozark Festival Orchestra will open its 46th season of concerts in Monett at 3 p.m. on Oct. 12, at the Monett High School Performing Arts Center.
