Law

Municipal Court

Gary Cover Arraignments Caelan Thomas, Michael Alderman, Exceeded Posted Speed Limit (1-5 Mph Over), Defendant sentenced to Fine $191.50 and Court Cost Paige Elizabeth Booth, Oper Veh …

Clinton Man Arrested For Possession Of Child Pornography

The Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Division of Drug and Crime Control announces the arrest of Aaron M. Mays, 40, of Clinton, Missouri. Mays was arrested on July 10, 2024, for possession of …
Church

Church News

Calhoun Community Church Welcome to the Good News from Calhoun Community Church. Our church family gathers at 9:30 a.m. for pre- church food and fellowship. We use this special time for visiting one …

The Shepherd Calls

Cat Lessons A stray yellow cat adopted us. We checked with our neighbors, but no one would admit a missing cat. We named her Goldie and decided to keep her. Sometime later, we realized Goldie was …
Editorial

Have I Got A Line For You!

Our Presidential election is shaping up to be a barn burner. President Biden dropped out of the race on Sunday. Surprise! Surprise! Surprise! The President didn’t drop out, he was forced out. …

Down On The Creek

Enchanted with the view As a child I would spend many afternoons lying on the warm earth and watch the broad winged buzzards as they appeared to hang motionless for hours at a time. Or marvel in …
Opinion
Heather Riley

Word On The Street

Do you make summer plans between the 4th of July and Labor Day holidays? We spend weekends on the boat as much as possible. -Kenzie Beckman I just enjoy the  warm weather, even …
Obituaries
Ruby Mae Simpson
Ruby Mae Simpson, age 99, of Tavares, Florida passed away on Monday, June 10, 2024 at the Tavares Hospice House in Tavares, Florida. Ruby Mae (Johns) Simpson was born on June 29, 1924 in Safford, …
Robert Eugene Allen
Robert Eugene Allen, age 88, of Harlingen, Texas, passed away peacefully at his home, Friday, June 21, 2024. Robert “Bob” Eugene Allen was born on May 4th, 1936 in Claremont, MN. the son …
Robin Burnham
Robin Burnham, age 67 passed away on Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at Hospice House of Wichita Falls, Texas. Robin Kay Burnham was born on January 12, 1957 in Bolivar, Missouri to Junior Stalker and Mable …
William R. Sapp
William R. Sapp, age 75 passed away at his home in Lee’s Summit, Missouri on Sunday, May 19, 2024 after a long battle with cancer. Bill was one of eight children born to Howard and Wanda Sapp. …
Roger Wayne Blackwell
Roger Wayne Blackwell passed away on Tuesday evening May 28, 2024 in his home surrounded by his family. Roger was born on November 22, 1962 in Appleton City, Missouri. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, …
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