Monett Monthly
Amazon facility taking shape
Here’s a recent view of the Amazon warehouse under construction in Monett. At right is Chapell Drive. At bottom is the Tyson Foods hatchery. At top is the Monett Speedway.
One last overpass
The city of Monett aims to start work this year on an overpass project approved six years ago, adding one final bridge over railroad tracks in city.
Mixed bag of sales tax revenue in 2025
In 2025, more than $48.7 million in sales and use tax revenues came to the 13 bi-county cities, two county governments, the two county emergency services boards, and the two ambulance districts operating in Barry County.
GO CAPS group presents plan for new scoreboard
Students took center stage at the Monett School Board meeting on Jan. 16.
4 speak opposing re-zoning proposal
The Monett City Council kicked off the new year in a new space, as it held its first council meeting at the newly renovated City Annex Building on Jan 8.
Finish on an odd number
As the wrestling season winds down to its conclusion, Monett is preparing to take the next step on the season.
Taking the matches one at a time
With just two grapplers returning with varsity experience Monett Girls Wrestling Coach Justin Semerad knew wins would be hard to come by this season.
Jared Lankford: Tomorrow, the sun will rise in the east
Verona trailed Wheaton by a single point with just a shade over 8 seconds remaining in a basketball contest that had been brutal and back and forth.
Barry County Health Corner: Safe sleep program available
The Barry County Health Department hosts free safe sleep education sessions for new and expecting parents and caregivers. These events provide hands-on demonstrations, expert guidance, and even free portable cribs for families in need that meet certain requirements.
Griggs leaving animal control for Dept. of Ag.
Monett Animal Control Officer Karen Griggs, a member of the Monett police Department for nearly 10 years, is leaving the organization for a new position.
