Monett Monthly News
Fits dazzle at Monett Prom
Monett High School held its annual Prom recently, with students attending dressed to impress.
Fuller house breaks ground on 16th home
The Monett Area Fuller House Center welcomed the community to join in breaking ground on House No. 16.
News briefs, May 6
The 100+Women of Barry and Lawrence Counties will meet on May 7 from 6-8 p.m. at the Barry-Lawrence Regional Library, located at 2200 Park St. in Monett.
First on Front returns for 2026 Season
The highly anticipated First on Front event series is back for 2026, continuing a beloved tradition that has brought the community together since 2018.
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.
Monett Fire Department turns 120
The Monett Fire Department marked its 120th anniversary on March 27, commemorating the occasion with a department dinner, and looking back at the history of the department's humble beginnings and consistent growth.
Ozark Festival Orchestra Pops Concert April 12
The Ozark Festival Orchestra will conclude its 46th season of concerts in Monett at 3 p.m. on April 12 with the annual Marty Beckwith Memorial Pops Concert, held this year at the Monett High School Performing Arts Center.
Spring into the Museum
The Monett Historical Society and Museum jumped into spring this March with a focus on plants in Monett.
