- Carthage- Joplin Regional Stockyards (Agriculture Report ~ 08/25/15)
- Springfield - Springfield Livestock Marketing Center (Agriculture Report ~ 08/25/15)
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News in Brief
(Local News ~ 08/25/15)
Jack Henry and Associates has declared a regular cash dividend on its common stock, par value $.01 per share, payable on Sept. 25 to stockholders of record as of Sept. 4. The Ozark Christian Writers Guild will meet at 1 p.m. on Aug. 26 at the First Baptist Church, Highway 37 in Monett. Tammy Schell will serve as moderator. For additional information, people may call Marty Frost at 235-7209...
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Long reports to Chamber on Washington activities (Local News ~ 08/25/15)
Seventh District Congressman Billy Long, R-Springfield, made an appearance at the Monett City Park Casino on Monday, at the invitation of the Monett Chamber of Commerce. -
2 injured in single-vehicle wreck on Hwy. 76
(Local News ~ 08/25/15)
Two Shell Knob residents suffered injuries Sunday in a wreck at 11.:45 a.m. on Highway 76, 3.5 miles north of Shell Knob. According to a Missouri State Highway Patrol report, Harley Harris, 18, of Shell Knob, was driving a 2005 Nissan Altima westbound on Highway 76 when his vehicle ran off the roadway and struck a tree...
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2 teens injured in Pioneer wreck
(Local News ~ 08/25/15)
Two local teens suffered minor injuries in a wreck Saturday at 9 p.m. on Farm Road 1012, one mile northeast of Pioneer. According to a Missouri State Highway Patrol report, Christian Dunegan, 18, of Wheaton, was driving a 2011 Chevrolet HHR northbound when his vehicle traveled off the left side of the roadway, overturned and struck a fence...
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Branson man injured, arrested in I-44 wreck
(Local News ~ 08/25/15)
A Branson man suffered minor injuries and was arrested after a wreck on Saturday at 5:35 p.m. on eastbound Interstate 44 at Halltown. According to a Missouri State Highway Patrol report, Clifford Clark, 47, of Branson, was driving a 2006 Dodge Ram when his vehicle ran off the roadway and struck a median cable...
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Repurposed Faire a hit in 2nd year (Local News ~ 08/25/15)
Monett's second annual Repurposed Faire became a huge success on Saturday and Sunday. More than 1,000 people gathered on Front Street on Saturday to view goods and creations offered at 70 booths set up in two tents. Live entertainment and a car show supported a strong turnout on the second day as well... -
Barry-Lawrence Crime Stoppers to elect officer
(Local News ~ 08/25/15)
The Barry-Lawrence Chapter of Crime Stoppers will elect at least one officer at the next regular meeting, slated for noon on Sept. 17, at Family Room Steakhouse, formerly Black Kettle, on Broadway in Monett. The seat of vice chairman is set to expire, a position currently held by Lisa Schoon, of Arvest Bank. Candidates wishing to serve on the board must first pass a background check for the organization...
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Monett test scores mixed compared to state averages
(Local News ~ 08/25/15)
Test scores for Monett school district students on the state standardized tests taken last year have been released by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. The new tests, though still part of the Missouri Assessment Program, used the Smarter Balance standards from the Common Core and will not be used again...
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Cubs seek win over Republic
(High School Sports ~ 08/25/15)
Cristobal Villa, Monett soccer coach, knows his team is young, but he believes the group could be special. In order to mold his squad, he loaded the schedule with tough teams to forge a unit that will be battle-tested by the time the district playoffs arrive. The Cubs prepare for the second test on their schedule today, as they welcome Republic to Burl Fowler Stadium...
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Pierce City falls to Carl Junction JV, 61-42 (High School Sports ~ 08/25/15)
CARL JUNCTION -- The football season finally got underway for the Pierce City football team Monday, as the Eagles fell 61-42 to the Carl Junction junior varsity team. While the game technically does not count in the official standings, the Class 1 Eagles approached it as any other game... -
Monett running backs shine (High School Sports ~ 08/25/15)
Monett fans got a glimpse of good things to come as they watched their Cubs roll to a 42-7 victory over Seneca on Friday. By the fifth series of the game, the Cubs already felt good about their team and enjoyed a 21-7 lead. Yet, it was the sixth drive of the first half that showed the moxie and grit that the coaches count on this season, and it began with a fumbled handoff... -
Edith Sprague
(Obituary ~ 08/25/15)
Edith Kathleen Sprague, 86, of Aurora, died at 1:40 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 22, at Aurora Nursing Center. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 26, at Maple Park Cemetery in Aurora. Arrangements are under the direction of the Crafton-Cantrell Funeral Home in Aurora...
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