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Author Billie Fulton, who wrote “Faith is not Silent,” and John Fulton, who illustrated the book, were showcased on air at KRMO and KSWM Radio, promoting the Barry-Lawrence Regional Library’s Summer Reading Club programs.

A farewell luncheon for Maryal Hunt was hosted this week by the Monday Bridge Club, a co-founder of the club with Maura Sparks, in the community room of the Pierce City branch of the Barry-Lawrence Regional Library. Hunt and her husband, Terry, are relocating to Tyler, Texas to live closer to their daughters and families. For eight years she coached dozens of men and women in the basics of bridge...

The Mt. Vernon Community Theatre will bring its summer musical, "Crazy for You: The New Gershwin Musical" to the Monett High School Performing Arts Center at 7 p.m. today and at 2 p.m. on Sunday. Classic Gershwin songs in the show include “I Got Rhythm,” “They Can’t Take That Away from Me,” “Someone to Watch Over Me” and “Nice Work if You Can Get It.”...

Now on permanent display at the Monett Museum is the badge of Elisha Hagler, the only Monett police officer killed in the line of duty.

The public is invited to attend as celebration of the 70th wedding anniversary of Ralph and Mary K. Scott from 1 to 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, July 28, at the Monett Museum''s Events Center, 418 E. Broadway. Ralph L. Scott and Mary K. Workman were united in marriage on Aug. 14, 1949 at Goddard Methodist Church in Fort Smith, Ark. The Scotts started making Monett their home in 1951...

It took three puffs for Jack George of Pierce City to blow out the candles on his birthday cake celebrating his 98th birthday.

On Sunday, June 22, a large crowd gathered at Chapel of Grace to honor Pastor Jimmy Copley and his wife, Janet, for their 50th wedding anniversary.

CRIMINAL • Fungaroho F. Butera, failure to equip vehicle with a horn in working condition, infr., fined $220. • Karyssa Dawn Calbert, failure to display license plates, infr., fined $130. • Sean D. Carr, failure to keep proper driving records, misd. B, fined $190, CVCF $10, LERF $50...

• Vanessa I Buchanan, speeding, misd. C, fined $165. • James R. Coale, failure to equip vehicle with a horn in working order, infr., fined $220. • Kelsey L. Coleman, operating vehicle on the highway without a valid license, misd. D, fined $200; speeding, misd. C, fined $150...

• Erik Rodriguez, speeding, $137. • Joanna K. Farmer, stealing, $26.50 and two days in jail. • Jared R. Wormington, failed to register vehicle, $102. • Nancy J. Campos, no valid driver's license, $127; speeding, $137. • Kristjan S. Chaddock, unlawful use of a weapon, $127; assault, $177; discharge gun within city limits, $77...

The Monett High School Class of 1964 held its 55th anniversary reunion on Saturday , June 22, at the Monett Historical Museum Event Center with 24 classmates and 15 spouses/guests attending. Later in the evening, eight visitors joined the celebrants...

Drury University has announced students who qualified for the spring semester Dean's List. Students who qualified earned a grade point average of 3.6 or greater on a 4-point scale, while carrying a full-time course load of 12 or more semester hours of classes...

The University of Missouri in Columbia has announced its Dean's List for the spring semester. Monett students cited for high academic performance were: Alexis Ehrhardt, Meghan Gaines, Brooke Madison, Joshua Nickell, Leticia Rivera and Biridiana Ortega Salas...

Monett High School underclassmen received honors for academic achievement at the close of the school year. April Smith recognized those who participated on the Academic Team. Receiving letters for their efforts were: Nathan Arnall, J.J. Cavazos, Jonathan Hughes, Aveline McIntire and Katie A. Smith. Honored for participating were: Joe Bricker, Kelsi Geyer, Alyson Massardo, Talia Mitchell, Katie R. Smith and Ben Verstraete...

At State Technical College of Missouri in Linn, two bi-county students were named to the Dean's List for the spring semester. Cited for academic achievement were Arius Uhrig of Marionville and Vincent Suchowski of Washburn. Meagan Thomas of Purdy has been named to the Dean;s List for the spring semester at Harding University in Searcy, Ark. Thomas is a senior English major...

Bright colorful painted poles have been erected near the pond at Monett High School to create a new learning lab. According to Lynn Morin, she and Neal Bluel applied and received a $500 Cub Grant this past spring. "Our objective was to create a Learning Lab for MHS," Morin said. ...

Purdy Elementary School students who earned academic honors to qualify for the fourth quarter honor roll have been announced by Principal Julie Dalton. A total of 72 students qualified for the A honor roll. Third grade — Antony Garcia-Ramirez, John Rose. Dalton Stanford. Jesus Aldaba, Chase Chancellor. Erynn Cunningham. Kenzi Postlewait, Karolin Solis-Sanchez, Violet Wolf, Allan Ayala-Canales, Casey Henderson, Meleny Hernandez, Conner Holloway, Shelbie Patterson and Chloe Prock...

The Purdy FFA chapter attended the 91st Missouri State FFA Convention, earning one medal and coming home with five state degrees. Three contest teams competed at state this year. The Livestock Team, consisting of Lauren Schallert, Clay Henderson, Erik Cruz, and Zane Brown, earned an appearance on the awards stage by placing third...

Ellen Mason, a senior majoring in agricultural engineering from Miller, has been named to the spring Dean's List at Iowa State University in Ames. Mason earned a grade point average of at least 3.5 on a 4.0 scale, carrying at least 12 credit hours. At Central Methodist University in Fayette, five bi-county students were named to the spring Dean's List. ...

Monett-based Jack Henry and Associates (JHA) has acquired the Boston-based company Geezeo, a provider of retail and business digital financial management solutions. According to Ron Moses, vice president of Jack Henry and Associates and general manager of consumer and commercial solutions, the acquisition will help JHA remain in the forefront of a field where clients want personalized, seamless and appropriately simple digital banking solutions...

Monett-based Jack Henry and Associates (JHA) has announced the availability of Gladiator TotalProtect, a new level of protection for the financial institutions through its ProfitStars division. According to a company release, Gladiator TotalProtect is a modern, full-scale suite of managed information technology, network security and compliance services to enhance cybersecurity and compliance management for financial institutions...

Monett-based Jack Henry and Associates (JHA) has been acknowledged by Forbes Magazine as one of America's Best Employers for the third consecutive year. "It's an honor to be recognized by Forbes for the third year in a row,” said David Foss, president and CEO of JHA. ...