Kyle Troutman
Barry County Health Corner: People should get a flu vaccine every year for optimal protection against flu
CDC recommends a yearly flu vaccine for everyone 6 months and older with rare exception. The reason for this is that a person’s immune protection from vaccination declines over time, so an annual vaccination is needed to get the “optimal” or best protection against the flu. Additionally, flu viruses are constantly changing, so the vaccine composition is reviewed each year and updated as needed.
Remembering the history of the 9/11 terrorist attacks
History and personal recollections expanded into a detailed narrative about the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks in a memorial program presented on the evening of Sept. 11 at the Monett High School Performing Arts Center.
Sound and Smoke rides into Monett
On the Homecoming march!
With the theme of “Decades,” class floats for the Monett homecoming parade tried to mirror past periods of pop culture. The freshmen float portrayed the 1980s as a fun riot of color and fashion.
Pioneer Families hold 92nd reunion
Descendants of 12 pioneer families of Lawrence County gathered on Sept. 20 at the Monett City Park Casino for reminiscences, fellowship, and food.
Beyond the hashes
Wins matter. Yards matter. Touchdowns matter. But for Monett Head Football Coach Ben Mauk, the real measure of the Cubs’ program may not be found on a scoreboard.
Lady Cubs continue to chip away
The final score may not have shown it, but Monett softball coach Kaesha George saw signs of progress from her Lady Cubs.
Sports Column — Jared Lankford: The elephant on the football field
There is an old Indian fable about blind men encountering an elephant. Unable to see the animal, each man is allowed to touch it in an attempt to determine what an elephant looks like. The first places his hand against…
News Briefs, October
The Monett First Responders Citizens Appreciation Night will be held on Saturday, Oct. 10 from 6-8 p.m. at the Jerry D. Hall Memorial Pavilion.
Like they did in the olden days
Madison Griffith 7, of Jenkins, grinds corn frontier-style at the annual Frontier Days festival on the Schreiner farm east of Cassville.
