Monett Monthly
Monett turning heads on area links
With a blend of experience, confidence and unfinished business, the Monett boys golf team is in the midst of a season with lofty expectations and the talent to match.

Wilson takes the helm at Monett
A new era is beginning for the Monett girls basketball program.

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.

Stake hosts annual dance in Carthage
On April 18, the 3,000 member Monett Missouri Stake of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints held its annual dance at the Civil War Ranch in Carthage.

Jared Lankford: The bell curve of Big 8 football
It wasn’t until college that I fully understood what grading on the curve meant, or even the fact that there were different kinds of curve-style grading systems.
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.



