Jastal makes Big 8 history for Monett
A total of 16 Monett wrestlers competed in the Big 8 girls and boys tournaments Feb. 20 and 22 in Monett and Cassville, with one Lady Wildcat taking gold in her home gym and making history while doing so.
Kyle Troutman
Lady Cubs finding stride on hardwood
It takes time for a team to gel and find its identity, and the Monett girls basketball squad is no exception. After an impressive 69-54 win over New Heights Christian Academy on Jan. 17, the Lady Cubs improved to 7-7 after the win and finished the month 10-9 on the season.
Jared Lankford: A moment to appreciate Mr. Baseball
When most Americans hear the name Bob Uecker, their minds typically drift to the quotes from the movies Major League and Major League 2.
Line out the door to say goodbye to Beckett
Donna Beckett, right, hugs Freedom Bank CEO Stan Kelley after he presented her a retirement gift in the form of cash during Beckett's retirement reception, where more than 350 people came to wish her well. Beckett served local customers for 20 years with Community National Bank and Freedom Bank in Monett. Kyle Troutman/monettmonthly@outlook.com
8 flags, one Tom Wolfe Memorial
Standing atop a hill just on the outskirts of Monett is a monument dedicated to the men and women who protect our country.
Proposed legislation strikes fear in Monett residents
Proposed Missouri Senate Bills 58 and 72 are striking fear in the hearts of many of Monett’s estimated 2,500 Hispanic residents, a number which makes up about 25 percent of the city’s population.
Committee forming City Comprehensive Plan
The Monett city council spent time in January to take a look at the roles officials play in running the city.
Adding a bit of pop
A new 1900s artifact may soon give the Monett Historical Society and Museum some visual pop.
Monett student develops communication tool
A Monett sophomore recently showed the Monett School Board how an education project can assist communication between adults and the youth with whom they interact.
Cox Monett Hospital adds nurse practitioner
A familiar health care provider has returned to the area, committed to providing exceptional, patient-centered care.
