Kyle Troutman
Second arrest made in sex crimes case
A second person has been arrested and charged following an alleged incident where a victim was restrained and sexually assaulted. Bailey Seely, 28, of Verona, is charged with second-degree sodomy.
News Briefs, Feb. 12
The Cassville schools jazz bands will take the stage on Thursday at 6 p.m. for Jazz Night at the Cassville High School Performing Arts Center.
Through the Years, Feb. 12
40 YEARS AGO: DEVIL’S KITCHEN COLLAPSE----A familiar landmark on a walking trail in Roaring River State Park, Devil’s Kitchen has fallen to the elements. Sliding rocks on the formation have virtually closed the passage through the area. The happening was discovered Saturday by Merle Rogers, park naturalist, on a hike with Cub Scouts.
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.
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/[email protected]
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.
