It is that time again that the world is ready to move past the old year and make steps toward a better world, beginning with ourselves. Last year was one that many people in the world were ready to ...

It’s that time of year when many people rediscover nature through Eagle Days events and by watching bald eagles around the state. From December through February, Missouri’s winter ...

Every year, millions of dollars in unclaimed property are turned over to the Missouri State Treasurer’s Office. State Rep. Mitch Boggs (R-District 157) These assets include things like ...

Aurora Rotary members recently enjoyed a program from students who participated in the 2024 Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) camp sponsored by Rotary District 6110. Aurora High School ...

I ran across a time capsule of sorts recently that included some photos, letters and newspaper articles from southwest Missouri at the start of the Great Depression. Last summer found us ...

The members of the 1999 Aurora State Football Champs were featured as the Grand Marshals of the 2024 Aurora Christmas Parade, sponsored by the Aurora Chamber of Commerce. Those on hand were Kyle ...

It has been a wonderful holiday season so far. I hope that you have, at least, found pockets of joy during this time. Pris Reed I have just returned from visiting my daughter and ...

The Southwest Missouri Waste Management District N will hold its executive board meeting at 11:50 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 14, at the Monett Barry/Lawrence Public Library in Monett. ]The ...

Matthew 12:43-45 reveals that when an evil spirit departs from an individual, it wanders through desolate areas seeking rest. Bryan Cook If it finds none, it returns to its former dwelling.

Pierce City Friends of the Library will meet on Tuesday, Jan. 14, at 10 a.m. at the Pierce City Branch library located at 101 N. Walnut Street. Members of the Friends of the ...

A $50,000 prize was won in Aurora in the Missouri Lottery’s new “$1,000,000 Money Multiplier” Scratchers game just one day after the tickets went on sale. The prize was claimed in ...

Michelle Dawn Jones, 43, of Mt. Vernon, Mo., passed away on Dec. 17, 2024. Michelle worked in housekeeping for nursing homes and was of the Christian faith. A private burial will be held at a later ...