Community

Lopez charged with domestic assault, other crimes

Rudey Lopez Steve Chapman timesreporter71@gmail.com A Monett man was arrested on Saturday, March 30 after he allegedly hit a woman at Pavilion Park. Rudy Lopez, 27, is charged with first…

Education

Drill team competes in drill

The Scott Regional Technology Center’s JROTC drill team, the Spartans, compete in an armed regulation drill at the Blue Springs South JROTC Drill Meet on March 2. The meet was…

Business

Awards announced at annual chamber banquet

Amanda Lee Young Professional Amanda Lee from First State Bank of Purdy received the Young Professional of the Year Award, presented by Brett Heman, right, Monett Area Chamber executive director….

News

Fire at Verona factory prompts heavy smoke

A fire at the BCP Ingredients plant in Verona on Sunday resulted in evacuation of one nearby household and a three-hour response by 10 firefighters from two departments. No damage was reported at the plant.

Obituaries

Opinion

Husband tells his wife to find a side piece for sex

DEAR ABBY: I have been married for the last 25 years to a wonderful man, “Frank.” We are very happy in all areas except for intimacy. Frank has lost all interest in intimacy and sex. It began about two years ago, and I have tried everything to reignite the flame in our relationship. Frank’s sex…

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Sports

Cubs football train for upcoming season

Early morning training helping to prepare players mentally, physically Lead by Ben Mauk, the Cubs incoming head football coach, the Monett Cubs Football team have been meeting at the football stadium at 6 a.m. every morning for offseason training.

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Junior Division Cellist Sam Garrett, of Webster Grove, plays “Sonata in G-minor for Cellos and Strings” by Henry Eccles during the Ozark Festival Orchestra’s (OFO) concert featuring young artists on Sunday, Feb. 18. The OFO had five young artists perform during the concert; the first time they had ever done so. Steve Chapman/timesereporter71@gmail.com. Senior Division…

Community

Lopez charged with domestic assault, other crimes

Rudey Lopez Steve Chapman timesreporter71@gmail.com A Monett man was arrested on Saturday, March 30 after he allegedly hit a woman at Pavilion Park. Rudy Lopez, 27, is charged with first degree kidnapping, first degree domestic…

Education

Drill team competes in drill

The Scott Regional Technology Center’s JROTC drill team, the Spartans, compete in an armed regulation drill at the Blue Springs South JROTC Drill Meet on March 2. The meet was the largest drill competition of…

Business

Awards announced at annual chamber banquet

Amanda Lee Young Professional Amanda Lee from First State Bank of Purdy received the Young Professional of the Year Award, presented by Brett Heman, right, Monett Area Chamber executive director. Murray Bishoff photo Guerra Business…