The Ash Grove Pirates traveled to Stockton on Friday, February 13, to take on the Stockton Tigers in two, hard-fought conference matchups. The Lady...

This is the last week of regular season play. Conference titles will be finalized with key games in the Polk County League and the Southwest...

At least I didn’t say it out loudWhen I have a not-nice thought, but don’t say it out loud, I’m always thankful I zipped my lip. Examples of some of my unkind thoughts are:...

Missouri WordsThough you may be forgotten, your atoms will be in kingdoms not yet seen. Be kind. Forever.Writing 101 (By Mr. Boggle).When you are writing something, leave...

Some thoughts on ReadingYup, there is all kinds of reading.  Let’s see.  How about the “silken sad uncertain...” of Edgar Allen Poe’s proem “The Raven.”  Yeah, right,...

Birthdays: February 21st-twins-Cooper & Cora Hicks 6 years, JC Jones 32, Jessica Ingels 34, Casey Miller 52 Carolyn Donnel 60; 22nd-Natalia Snider, Abby Sappington,...

I dislike the cold bleak days of winter, where nature is devoid of color, appearing as various shades of dull brown and gray. A dreariness sets in freezing the soul with a...

Helen Arlene (Johnson) Moore, age 70 of Mt. Vernon, Missouri, passed away at 7:22 p.m. on Friday, February 6, 2026, at Mercy Hospital in Joplin,...

Marjorie Lee (Richter) Daniel, of Greenfield, Missouri, passed away on Friday, February 13, 2026, in her home at the age of 93.She was born on...

Stephen William Nunn, 69, of Springfield, Missouri, passed away on Friday, February 6, 2026. Stephen was born on August 15, 1956, to Carl “Bill”...

Garrett Daniel McGee, age 33, of Mt. Vernon, Missouri, passed away early Wednesday morning February 11, 2026.Garrett was a loving husband, father,...

Theresa “Tess” Friend, 69, of Walnut Grove, Missouri,  passed away on Saturday, February 14, 2026.  She was born September 6, 1956, in Springfield,...

Jack “Greg” Gregory Willard, 77, of Willard, Missouri, passed away on Saturday, February 7, 2026.  He was born February 5, 1949, in Fort Scott,...

On Monday February 9, during the monthly board meeting of the Miller Rurall Fire Protection District, a special surprise honor was...

Dadeville High School held their 2026 Basketball Homecoming on Friday, February 13, with a full crowd in attendance. Four candidates were vying for...