Law

Henry County Sheriff's Report: Arrest Following Assault Investigation

The Henry County Sheriff’s Office has arrested Mark Shobe in connection with a violent assault that occurred on November 26, 2024, in the 100 block of SE PP Highway. At approximately 1:49 PM, …

Statement Issued On Charges Filed Against Former Deputy

The Henry County Sheriff’s Office announces that charges have been filed against former Deputy Brady Graham following an investigation into an incident that occurred on August 29, 2024, during …
Church

Church News

Calhoun Community Church Welcome to the Good News from the Calhoun Community Church. We are a Multi-Denominational Congregation. Our church family gathers at 9:30 am for pre-church food and …

The Shepherd Calls

“A Simple Shepherd” John’s gospel reports not everything Jesus did was recorded. (John 21:25) I like to imagine events that could have happened. This is one of those …
Editorial

Have I Got A Line For You!

Surprise, surprise, surprise! Hunter got a pardon despite the President repeatedly saying he would, “Not pardon my son.” Most of us saw this coming, but thought he’d wait until the …

Down On The Creek

It was Slim Pickins In the winter of 1950, my cousin entered a contest in a movie magazine. All she had to do was select a name for Whip Wilson’s horse. If you are not a fan of the old …
Opinion
Max Oliver

Word On The Street

Did you go out Black Friday shopping? No, just online. -Spencer Sprouse I'm not much of a shopper. -Max Oliver I love shopping, especially seeing all of the decorations. …
Obituaries
Patsy Jean (Hix) Cox
Patsy Jean (Hix) Cox
Patsy Jean (Hix) Cox, age 88, of rural Leeton, Missouri, passed away peacefully at Meyer Care Center, Higginsville, Mo., on Monday, November 25, 2024. Patsy was a beloved wife, mother, and …
Deanna Martin
Deanna Martin, age 85, passed away on Monday, September 30, 2024 at the Mission Chateau Senior Living Center in Prairie Village, Kansas. Born in Kansas City, Missouri, Deanna Martin was the Director …
Patrick Bernard
Patrick Bernard, age 57, of Clinton, Missouri passed away on Sunday, October 20, 2024 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota. Patrick (Pat) Dirk Bernard was born on March 15, 1967 the …
Bernadine Helen Goth
Bernadine Helen Goth, age 95, passed away on Monday, October 28, 2024 at her home in Clinton, Missouri. Bernadine “Bernie” as she was known was born on July 29, 1929 in Urich, Missouri to …
Charles Douglas Cooper
Charles Douglas Cooper of Calhoun, Missouri passed away on Monday, October 28, 2024 at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri. Charles Douglas Cooper, known affectionately as Doug, was born …
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