12/30/2025
December 31st headlines: Schools get grades from Dept. of Ed.; Monett’s Mellow indicted in Dec. 20 Blizard homicide; Lawrence County real estate, personal property valuations up nearly $50 million, surpass $620 million overall countywide; Thornton Memorial Dinner brings Christmas; Monett City Council acts on fire equipment purchase; and more at www.lawrencecountyrecord.com