Kyle Troutman
Exeter owns junior high Ozark 7
The Exeter Junior High girls basketball team went undefeated at 17-0 this fall to win the Ozark 7 championship. The Lady Tigers also won tournaments in Wheaton and Shell Knob.
News Briefs, Nov. 12
The Southwest Missouri Waste Management District N will hold its Annual Council Meeting at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday at the Angus Branch Steakhouse in Monett.
FOOTBALL LIVE UPDATES: Cassville v Mt. Vernon (C3, D6 semifinals), Oct. 7
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‘Let them dance’
Mary Beck, of Cassville, passed away on October 6, at age 96, leaving behind her a legacy of light feet and tapping toes in southwest Missouri.
$22 million Amazon facility being built
The city of Monett has confirmed the 2026 addition of an Amazon facility to its limits amidst growing speculation.
Monett schools’ Welcome Center open
The Monett school district has officially opened a new welcome center for students and families at its administration building.
City’s switch to charter approved for April ballot
The city of Monett is asking its residents to help reshape the city government — the last of its kind in the state of Missouri — in April 2026.
Police engage residents at National Night Out
Officer Susan Swen and Astro demonstrate how K9 units are used in conservation at Monett's National Night Out with local law officials.
Drury Leadership Summit slated for Nov. 13
For the 14th year, Drury University in Monett will host its annual Leadership Summit on Thursday, Nov. 13, at the Monett City Park Casino at the city’s South Park.
Cubs reset roster on the hardwood
The 2025-2026 basketball season for the Monett boys basketball team will be one of growth and intrigue.
