Monett Monthly
Youth returns from serving
Noah Holmes, of Monett, son of Joseph and Rebecca Holmes, has returned from serving two years in the California Fresno Mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
OFO Young Artists perform Feb. 22 in Monett
The Ozark Festival Orchestra will continue its 46th season of concerts in Monett at 3 p.m. on Feb. 22, with the annual Young Artists concert at the Monett High School Performing Arts Center, featuring four area young people appearing as soloists with the OFO, plus more international works showcasing the full ensemble.
News briefs, February
The 100+Women of Barry and Lawrence Counties will meet on Feb. 5 from 6-8 p.m. at the Barry-Lawrence Regional Library, located at 2200 Park St. in Monett.
Raymond Ticknor: Soul and Spirit
Soul and spirit are not the same. The common tendency is to use the terms interchangeably as if they were the same, but they are not. More specifically there is a profound difference or distinction to be made between the soul of man and the Spirit of God.
Cheer spread at annual Christmas parade
Scenes from the annual Monett Christmas Parade
Rezoning requests to allow for multi-family housing
Several items from the Planning and Zoning Commission hearing, at least five motions on re-zoning and plat placements within the city, headlined the Monett City Council meeting in December.
Monett man charged with murder
A 33-year-old Monett man is being held in the Barry County jail on no bond after allegedly shooting a woman to death on Dec. 20 at an apartment complex in Monett.
Monett schoolboard discusses EDGE program
The Monett School Board held its last meeting of 2025 on Dec. 18, focusing on the future of teaching and childhood development.
Museum gives glimpse through time
As a new year begins, it is often the time to reflect on growth and change. As a city based on trade and transportation, Monett has embraced the concepts of growth and change since its establishment in the late 1800s.
Cubs cap 2025 with strong showing
Coming into the 2025-2026 basketball season, Monett had zero starters returning and just two players that had played meaningful varsity minutes.
