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Monett school board focuses on personnel

Published by graphics on Thu, 01/08/2026 - 12:17pm

Monett school board members focused on business issues during its December meeting, making personnel adjustments and reviewing academic progress at the end of the second semester.

Monett City Council advances subdivision plans as developments near

Published by graphics on Thu, 01/08/2026 - 12:06pm

Four new housing proposals under consideration, some met with push back from concerned neighbors
 
The Monett City Council advanced plans for four new subdivisions at its Dec. 11 public meeting.

Municipal election filings close

Published by graphics on Thu, 01/08/2026 - 12:05pm

Races, new faces running in all cities but Aurora
 
 
Candidate filings for the April 7 municipal election have closed, setting up ballot races in several communities.
Mt. Vernon
One race emerged for city council seats in Mt. Vernon.

Sales tax leaves mixed bag to end 2025 for Law. Co. taxing entities

Published by graphics on Thu, 01/08/2026 - 12:03pm

December totals smallest in years; overall positives for many Lawrence County municipalities, Marionville, Pierce City, Verona drop
 

Thornton Memorial Dinner brings Christmas

Published by graphics on Wed, 12/31/2025 - 5:00am

Deliveries, drive-throughs grow despite warm weather over holiday
 

Monett City Council acts on fire equipment purchase

Published by graphics on Wed, 12/31/2025 - 5:00am

Contract extended for city engineer services
 
The Monett City Council took action to stay ahead of price increases on fire department equipment and advanced plans for wastewater treatment during its Dec. 11 meeting.

Monett’s Mellow indicted in Dec. 20 Blizard homicide

Published by graphics on Wed, 12/31/2025 - 5:00am

Pleads not guilty after confessing to police
 
January 7 at 10:30 a.m. has been set for the next hearing for Alan Michael Mellow, charged in the Dec. 20 homicide of Hannah Blizard of Monett.

Plans unveiled for new athletic facility in Monett

Published by graphics on Wed, 12/24/2025 - 5:00am

$10 million fundraising effort expected in coming year for school district looking to expand offerings
 
Fundraising efforts are intensifying to build an indoor athletic facility that will serve as a hub for most sports activities in Monett.

Longtime, overdue Mt. Vernon sidewalk improvements open for bid

Published by graphics on Wed, 12/24/2025 - 5:00am

Walkway update may finish by next fall, Hickory Street sidewalk deterioration will get much needed replacement with grant help
 
The city of Mt. Vernon has opened up bidding on its long awaited sidewalk update.

Mt. Vernon Board of Education approves positive audit for KPM CPA’s

Published by graphics on Wed, 12/24/2025 - 5:00am

After 29 years with district, Johnston retiring as administrator
 
The Mt. Vernon school board approved its annual audit, adopted legislative priorities for the coming General Assembly session, and took major personnel action at its Dec. 18 meeting.

Lawrence County Record

312 S. Hickory St.
Mt. Vernon, MO, 65712
www.lawrencecountyrecord.com

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