The current home of real estate outfit ReeceNichols and KFB Wealth Group in Mt. Vernon, on Mt. Vernon Boulevard, is currently being renovated in a project spearheaded by developer All About the House.
The Class 2, seventh ranked Miller High School baseball team finished in third place in this years Class 2 state playoffs, after defeating Eugene 11-2 on Tuesday, June 2 in Ozark.
Jack Henry, the financial technology business based in Monett, celebrated its 50th anniversary with activities on June 2 and 3 that included burial of a special time capsule for the benefit of those who will open it in 20 years.
A Mt. Vernon man, 36, is dead following a crash on June 5. The crash involved two vehicles with the other driver, from Greenfield, sustaining serious injuries.
This past week crews for Vaughn Construction began demolishing the South Building at Eighth and Scott streets in Monett, once part of Monett High School.
Mt. Vernon school board members heard salary recommendations and policy revisions for the coming year as well as personnel action at their May meeting.
Governor Mike Kehoe announced May 22 that he has signed proclamations placing Amendment 1, Amendment 2 (HJR 23/3), Amendment 4 (HJR 3), and Amendment 5 (HJR 173/174) on the August primary election ballot. The primary election will take place on Aug. 4, 2026.
The Class 2, second ranked Lady Mt’neers softball team continue to impress as they knocked off Clever 3-0 in the Class 2 quarterfinals in Mt. Vernon on Tuesday, May 19.
