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Children’s Smile Center breaks ground

Published by notices on Fri, 02/06/2026 - 1:50pm

Aurora dentist outfit begins work on extension of office on Church Street
 

Law. Co. man, former teacher, in jail for sexual abuse of a minor

Published by notices on Thu, 01/29/2026 - 10:51am

Investigation alleges sexual abuse beginning in 1992; currently held without bond
 
 
A former teacher living in Lawrence County has been accused of sex crimes following an investigation of incidents taking place in the early 1990s.

Two students injured in bus crash south of Mt. Vernon

Published by notices on Thu, 01/29/2026 - 10:49am

Juveniles reportedly receive minor injuries
 
A Mt. Vernon school bus collided with a vehicle on Jan. 20, with two juveniles receiving minor injuries.

Mt. Vernon High School Hall of Fame inductees announced

Published by notices on Thu, 01/29/2026 - 10:48am

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.

Monett reopens North Park, cuts ribbon

Published by notices on Thu, 01/29/2026 - 10:46am

Monett city officials formally cut a ribbon for the new entrance to North Park, an improvement that’s been under discussion for around 10 years.

Monett government change election canceled by council

Published by notices on Thu, 01/29/2026 - 10:44am

Insufficient candidates for charter commission prompts action, unanimous vote withdraws initiative, city to reassess plan
 
The Monett City Council voted to cancel the election to trigger a change in the city’s form of government during its work session on Jan. 22.

Area school leaders review programs, concerns with districts

Published by notices on Wed, 01/21/2026 - 12:29pm

Local superintendents address Missouri Retired Teachers in Monett at January meeting
 

Mt. Vernon woman, Bel Oak resident celebrates 102 years

Published by notices on Wed, 01/21/2026 - 12:26pm

Helen Secrest recognized by nursing home staff with birthday party at Mt. Vernon facility
 

Route 66 Market opens on Hwy. 96

Published by notices on Wed, 01/21/2026 - 12:15pm

New shop brings deli sandwiches, more to Lawrence County
 
Route 66 Market opened its doors along Highway 96 near Miller on Jan. 6. The new venture sets out to provide for the citizens of Miller in any way possible through a variety of goods.

Mt. Vernon school bus involved in collision

Published by notices on Wed, 01/21/2026 - 12:13pm

No serious injuries reported in crash near Hoberg Tuesday morning, students on way to Scott Tech
 

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