Gilmores take possession of house in Monett, started construction in 2024
On Jan. 10, the Monett Fuller Housing Center, formerly associated with Habitat for Humanity, dedicated its 15th house in Monett, located at 618 Eighth Street.
Past year sees slight increases in runs, equipment; large bump in structure fires for district, nine in December alone
The Monett Rural Fire District continued a busy pace in 2025, besting its call numbers from the previous year by four, finishing with 486 calls for service.
Graduation slated for second Friday in May permanently
The Monett school board voted to explore buying a new scoreboard for Burl Fowler Stadium and set the permanent graduation day for the second Friday in May at its January meeting.
Popular figure to take regional post with the state
Karen Griggs, who has served as Monett’s animal control officer for six years, stepped down last week to take a position with the state, continuing her involvement with animals.
Mt. Vernon Board of Education hears construction, food service updates at January meeting
Details on the 2026 Hall of Fame induction and progress on construction provided main topics for the Mt. Vernon Board of Education’s meeting on Jan. 15.
