Local News

    Online Brief: NWS Confirms 2 Tornadoes Touched Down in Dade County
    April 18, 2019
    Meteorologists with the National Weather Service in Springfield have confirmed that two small tornadoes touched down in Dade County during the early morning hours of...
    Purinton with her parents. Purinton Signs to Play Basketball at Ozark Christian College
    April 16, 2019
    Lockwood Lady Tiger MaKenzie Purinton has formally agreed to play basketball for Ozark Christian College in Joplin. . (Photos by Gina Langston)

    Jesse Tate and Chey Addison won with a total weight of 11.18 lbs. They pocketed a total of $195.00. (submitted photo) Dadeville Fire Association Hosts Bass Tournament
    April 16, 2019
    By Bob Jackson Reporter On a cold and windy Saturday April 13, the Dadeville Fire Association sponsored a Bass Tournament out of the Cedar Ridge...

    Major League Baseball Pitch, Hit & Run Local Competition
    April 16, 2019
    Attention all area kids, ages 7-14 (birthday cutoff July 17): Saturday, May 4 from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. at the Miller Ballpark. This is a super fun and...

    Sports Scoreboard for April 18, 2019
    April 16, 2019
    Only two weeks remain in the Spring Class 1 girls softball season before district action starting the last week of April. The Class 1 and 2 boys...

    Mark Moody, Eric Craft and Glenn Harrison earned hardware Saturday. Moody Wins; Craft Take Big Bass
    April 16, 2019
    From Becky Minor American Bass Anglers Division 126 held a tournament on Stockton Lake April 13, 2019. After several warm days, a cold front...

    Officials Sworn-In; Water, Electric Utility Financials Discussed...
    April 16, 2019
    New city officials were sworn-in during the April 8 meeting of the Lockwood Board of Aldermen, while methods to decrease the operating losses in...

    New Members Join R-IV Board; District to Absorb Health Insurance...
    April 16, 2019
    Proposal Tabled for 6th Grader Participation in Jr. High Activities New members Darren Morrison and Kim Kinder, as well as returning member...

    Dade County Library Holds Story Hour
    April 16, 2019
    Dade County Library held its monthly story hour on Friday, April 5th at 10:00 a.m.  The theme was “I Spy” and the children, aged 2-6, enjoyed Ms....

    Use It Or Lose It: Miller Branch Library Could Close
    April 16, 2019
    By James McNary Articles Editor If usage doesn’t increase, the Miller Branch Library could be the next branch of the Barry-Lawrence Regional...

    First 2019 Cruise In Greenfield
    April 16, 2019
    By Bob Jackson Reporter On Thursday April 11, several owners of classic and custom cars and trucks took part in the Cruise In on the south side...

    Former Lockwood Coach Cornish to Be Inducted Into Missouri...
    April 9, 2019
    Dennis Cornish, a Golden City High School grad, who took part in basketball, football and track for the Eagles and graduated in 1977 then assumed a...

    Winners: Greenfield Boosters Club GACC Hosts Trivia Night at Greenfield Opera House
    April 9, 2019
    The Greenfield Area Chamber of Commerce held a Trivia Night the evening of Saturday, April 6, at the Greenfield Opera House on the square. The...

    Affordable Propane of Stockton Buys Lockwood Facility
    April 9, 2019
    Affordable Propane of Stockton, recently purchased by James Darter, has expanded its business in Dade County with the purchase of certain assets...

    Area Results From April 2 Mo. General Municipal Elections
    April 9, 2019
    Just over 13 percent of Dade County registered voters, just under 17 percent of Lawrence County voters, and similar numbers in neighboring...

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