First on Front, the concert series in Monett sponsored by First State Bank of the Ozarks, opened its 2026 season on May 1, bringing crowds to the Downtown Pavilion despite cool weather.
Crews work to rid Glenn Dulaney’s yard of unwanted brush on May 1.
The community of Mt. Vernon showed its appreciation for the city last Friday and Saturday, with a two-day celebration called Love Mt. Vernon Day.
Bob Knutson, Republic, shows off his 1964 Pontiac Grand Prix to Roger Johnson, from central Illinois, at the 6th annual Mt. Vernon Rotary Club Car Show Saturday, April 25, across from the Lawrence County Justice Center. The People’s Choice winner went to Ben Strong for his 1969 Chevrolet Nova, while the Best in Show award went to Jason Prater for his 1969 Ford Mustang. (Photo by Kim Duwe)
Ty Harlan Music from Freistatt helped set the tone for a night of music at the Downtown Pavilion in Monett on May 1. Contributed photo
Crews work to rid Glenn Dulaney’s yard of unwanted brush on May 1.
Bob Knutson, Republic, shows off his 1964 Pontiac Grand Prix to Roger Johnson, from central Illinois, at the 6th annual Mt. Vernon Rotary Club Car Show Saturday, April 25, across from the Lawrence County Justice Center. The People’s Choice winner went to Ben Strong for his 1969 Chevrolet Nova, while the Best in Show award went to Jason Prater for his 1969 Ford Mustang. (Photo by Kim Duwe)
The Record’s “Recipe of the Week”:
Pineapple Peach Dessert by Nona Stogsdill
20-oz. can crushed pineapple, drained
8.5-oz. can sliced peaches, not drained
18.5-oz. pkg. white cake mix
1/2 cup chopped nuts
1/2 cup melted butter or margarine
Sweetened whipped cream or ice cream
Spread the drained...