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Barry, Lawrence again synthesize as bi-county economic development alliance forms

Published by graphics on Fri, 11/14/2025 - 12:50pm

Leaders suggest collaboration has local benefits
 
The first meeting of the Barry-Lawrence Economic Development Alliance offered ways that cities and counties could collaborate in mutual development. The session was held on Oct. 30 at the Monett City Park Casino.

Lawrence County sales tax revenues mixed for month of October

Published by graphics on Fri, 11/14/2025 - 12:32pm

Bigger cities fail to offset overall county drop in revenue for period; Aurora, Miller, Monett, Mt. Vernon bump up
 

Monett North Hills subdivision Phase 1 approved, includes 111 homes

Published by graphics on Fri, 11/14/2025 - 12:30pm

Rezoning makes all single-family houses same classification, first round doesn’t include duplexes
 

Monett Chamber expands year-end activities list

Published by graphics on Fri, 11/14/2025 - 12:29pm

The Monett Area Chamber of Commerce has numerous programs and activities planned for the last quarter of 2025.

Fire training facility proposed for Monett Fire Department

Published by graphics on Fri, 11/14/2025 - 12:27pm

Major improvements and new resources for the Monett Fire Department were proposed to the Monett City Council during an October work session.

Mt. Vernon volleyball snags state silver

Published by graphics on Fri, 11/14/2025 - 11:57am

Lady Mt’neers fight way to championship, season comes to a close in weekend finale in St. Joseph
 

Monett City Council triggers election on changing government, ‘long been needed’

Published by graphics on Thu, 11/06/2025 - 9:00am

The Monett City Council put the change of government into motion at its Oct. 14 meeting, and gave the first official approval to Monett Main Street’s plan for a dog park.

Monett Main Street group sees forward progress on plans

Published by graphics on Thu, 11/06/2025 - 8:58am

Freedom Silo preservation — including a new roof, dog park, activities advancing appropriately in town
 
Putting a roof over the Freedom Silo and progress on the new Monett Dog Park offered main topics of discussion at the latest meeting of Monett Main Street.

Construction advancing on Amazon warehouse in Monett

Published by graphics on Thu, 11/06/2025 - 8:54am

Earthwork flattening the site has been the main early focus
 

Mt. Vernon R-5 school board sizes up progress

Published by graphics on Thu, 11/06/2025 - 8:51am

Enrollment slip in district offers room for concern
 
The Mt. Vernon school board reviewed progress in the ongoing school year at its Oct. 16, including enrollment figures.

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