Raymond Ticknor: Is Heaven perfect?
God loves and created everything in our world with goodness so that we might love God in return.
A sweet display at the Museum

The Monett Historical Society and Museum is decorating for the holiday season, inviting locals to wander by the many Christmas tree displays throughout the building.
Monett chess teams earn top. finishes at Fall 2025 Forsyth Open

Monett chess teams earned top honors at the Fall 2025 Forsyth Open, held Nov. 1, at Forsyth High School.
Master’s program available for teachers
Monett schools will soon be adding new learning opportunities for their teachers.
11th annual Monett Halloween costume contest winners announced

Scenes from the annual Monett Halloween Costume Contest.
News Briefs, December
The Monett Area YMCA, located at 115 S. Lincoln Ave., will host its Winter Open House on Friday, Dec. 12, from 6-8 p.m.
Small school, big impact

Purdy Care to Learn leaders say the district’s chapter, now in its second year. has grown from an idea to a fully functional, district-wide safety net for students — expanding its space, services and impact.
Santa wishes Merry Christmas to all in Cassville

All our photos from Barry County's Christmas parades may be found at: https://cassvilledemocrat.zenfoliosite.com/photo-galleries/community-events/2025-barry-county-christmas-parades?ct=2. Photos may be purchased for $5 per digital download, and prints start at just $2.
Swearingen honored for community values

Caden Swearingen, of Cassville, was a recipient of Mercy Health’s 2025 Values in Action Award for the southern Missouri region that includes Thayer, Hollister, Branson and Springfield, during a special ceremony held in Springfield on Sept. 23.
‘Ding-dong, ding-dong, that is their song’

Cassville FUMC bell choir rings in 25 years of music By Kyle Troutman [email protected] The bell choir at First United Methodist Church in Cassville is marking 25 years of performances, a milestone built on decades of practice, community support and…



