Stories from Friday, May 8, 2015

The Monett wrestling team will host its inaugural Tough on Turf Takedown Tournament on May 26 at Burl Fowler Stadium. The event is open to all ages of wrestlers who have a current USA Wrestling card, and the cost is $15. For more information, people may contact Daryl Bradley at 417-236-4223 or dbradley@g-apps.Monett.k12.mo.us...

Monett's tennis team dropped a 9-0 decision at Greenwood on Monday and then fell 5-4 to Mt. Vernon on Tuesday. In singles matches against the Mountaineers, George Fulton won 8-6, Jairo Rueda won 8-3, and Enrique Salas won 8-2. The duo of Fulton and Rueda prevailed in the doubles round, 8-6...

It is easy to focus on several good things the Monett baseball team has done this season. The Cubs' 18 wins has tied the school record set last season, and they were just awarded the No. 1 overall seed for the district tournament. However, there is something missing...

A tumbling meet will be held at 9:30 a.m. May 9 at the Monett Middle School gym. Competition starts at 10 a.m. Admission is free, donations will be accepted. Performances will conclude at 11 a.m. and awards presented at 11:30 a.m. Those wearing pink outfits will have a chance to win a movie theater gift cards...

Honor graduates for the Monett High School Class of 2015 have been announced by Principal David Steward. The 166 graduates will receive their academic honors at the Senior Honors Assembly at 7 p.m. on Monday, May 11 in the high school commons. Diplomas will be awarded during commencement exercises at 8 p.m. on Friday, May 15...

Members of the State Champion FFA Forestry Team poses with their prize.

The Freistatt Board of Trustees voted to approve mowing and tree-trimming contracts for the year, as well as to retain its same leadership following the municipal election. The board reviewed mowing bids and hired Gorilla Lawn Care of Monett. Brandon Busselman, Gorilla owner, offered a bid with different rates for different village properties, compared to the other bidder, Eric and Rachel Maylee, who had held the mowing contract. ...

Monett-based Jack Henry and Associates (JHA) announced a 6 percent increase in total revenue for its third quarter, following a thorough review of revenue recognition practices. The technology solution provider for the financial services industry found records for the second quarter required reevaluation and correction of revenue recognition for certain software license maintenance and service agreements...

The organizing committee for the 20th annual Relay for Life, the fundraiser for the American Cancer Society, met on Tuesday to plan the arrangement of the encampment at Monett's South Park.

An Exeter man was arrested Tuesday for allegedly committing a string of commercial burglaries across Barry County, including businesses in Exeter, Cassville and Monett. According to the Barry County Sheriff's Office, Tommy Thornton, 43, of Exeter, was arrested following a traffic stop by Exeter Police Chief Morgan Struble...

Eugene Eden, 91, of Aurora, passed away at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 6, at Lacoba Nursing Home in Monett. He was born April 29, 1924, in Monett, the son of the late Emory and Nettie (Swearingen) Eden. Gene retired in 1986 as a construction foreman with Missouri Gas Energy. He was a Mason, a member of the Monett VFW Post #4207 and the Verona Lions. He was member of the Verona Baptist Church for 41 years and is presently a member of the Southside Baptist Church...

When it comes to varsity statistics for Monett's Breanna Kelley, there are not many numbers to throw out and catch the eye of college scouts. Kelley, who was hampered by injury her junior season and then struggled to crack the starting lineup of the varsity squad most of her senior season, did not let her situation hold her back...