A field of dreams
A plan five years in the making was finally realized in March, as the Monett High School baseball team played its first game on its new turf field.
Kyle Troutman
Experienced Cubs ready to drive the links
With three returning varsity golfers, Monett looks to leads the Big 8 field in an already underway 2025 season.
From Monett to All-American
Joey Semerad, Monett alumnus and former Missouri High School state wrestling champion, earned NCAA Division II National Championships All-American honors with a seventh-place finish in the wrestling championships in Indianapolis, Ind., last month.
In her prime at 55, Monett dirt ready to fly
The sounds of loud motors and fan-packed stands will soon invade town, as the Monett Speedway is set to open its 55th consecutive racing season.
Jared Lankford: Holding on until the end
During the offseason, rule changes for what are considered unfair advantages in sports occur regularly.
Take the “Tush Push,” made famous by the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFL. Effectively, it is a glorified quarterback sneak with the twist of having over 600 pounds of men gently nudging the quarterback forward to gain the necessary distance for a score or first down.
‘Matilda’ magic made in Monett
Miss Agatha Trunchbull, played by Ada Bluel, and students stare in shock at a message from her brother in the Monett High School Theatre Department’s rendition of Roald Dahl’s “Matilda the Musical.”
City raising water, sewer rates
Monett City Council held a public hearing before the March regular council meeting to hear public input on changes to water and sewage rates.
Watercolor artist making a splash
Local artist Tina Arnall is making waves with her watercolors around southern Missouri. Arnall is gaining attention with her scenes depicting popular locations from Monett and surrounding areas.
Take a stroll through the ‘Story Room’ at Historical Museum
The Monett Historical Society invites children to spring into reading this April by visiting “Betty’s Story Room” in the Monett Historical Museum.
Monett schools review facility improvements, Family Center plan
Facility improvements and expansions at the Monett school district took center stage at the March board meeting, as well as the recognition of board members in honor of School Board Recognition Month.
