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Monett High School held its football homecoming parade on Oct. 11, walking east on Broadway with the theme "We Got The Beat." Floats were themed by musical genres: Freshmen have disco, sophomores have rock, juniors of hip-hop and seniors have country.

What a way to close out the dog days of summer.

School started on Aug. 12 at the Verona school district and on Aug. 13 in the Monett, Pierce City and Purdy school districts.

The Ozark Empire Fair runs in Springfield July 25 to Aug. 3. Many bi-county residents and their children participated by showing livestock, photographs, 4-H projects or working in the booths.

Monett held a full day of celebration for the nation's birthday on July 4.

The Class of 2019 graduated from Purdy High School on May 12 in the school gym.

Monett High School held commencement exercises for the Class of 2019 on May 10 in the high school gym.

The 11th annual Pierce City Arts Festival and 5K Fun Run was held on May 4 at Jolly Mill Park, southwest of Monett.

The Verona High School Class of 2019 graduated on Friday, May 3, at the school gym.

Monett High School held its prom on May 4 at the Monett City Park Casino, using the theme "A Night Under The Stars."