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Monett govt. change process begins

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

Candidates for panel to write charter to gather petitions

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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.

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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

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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

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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.

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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

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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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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.

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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.

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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

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