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Monett airport contracts awarded

Published by graphics on Fri, 12/05/2025 - 12:23pm

City advancing on hangar, future engineering, cost nearly $1.25m
 
The Monett City Council took several steps to make improvements at the Monett Regional Airport during its Nov. 13 meeting.

What’s Poppin at the MARC

Published by graphics on Fri, 12/05/2025 - 12:21pm

Mt. Vernon high schoolers take on Mary Poppins Jr. over weekend
 

Schnake named Distinguished Attorney by Springfield Bar Association

Published by graphics on Fri, 12/05/2025 - 11:50am

Mt. Vernon native Richard L. Schnake, a Springfield lawyer, has received the 2025 Distinguished Attorney Award from the Springfield Metropolitan Bar Association.
The award is the highest honor the SMBA bestows.  

Monett govt. change process begins

Published by graphics on Fri, 12/05/2025 - 11:43am

Candidates for panel to write charter to gather petitions
 

Longstanding Pierce City business closes after 25 years

Published by graphics on Fri, 12/05/2025 - 11:42am

Norma and daughter Michelle Bacarisse have closed their store, The Thistle, in Pierce City after 25 years in business at 102 W. Commercial and plan to reopen in December in Coffeyville, Kan.

Government shutdown over, insecurity remains

Published by graphics on Fri, 12/05/2025 - 11:38am

With federal funding restored, uncertainty over future support keeps demand high for food
 

Get your pics on Route 66

Published by graphics on Fri, 12/05/2025 - 11:30am

Interactive sign offers locals, travelers photo opportunities near historic road
 

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
 

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Mt. Vernon, MO, 65712
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