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Pierce City police review reviving old cases, send to county prosecutor for action

Published by graphics on Fri, 12/05/2025 - 1:24pm

A thorough review of past police cases in Pierce City has uncovered evidence and sent several cases to County Prosecutor Darlene Parrigon for action.

Aurora High School staffer Adams arrested for sexual contact with student

Published by graphics on Fri, 12/05/2025 - 1:22pm

Suspect allegedly claimed to prefer girls aged 11-14; arrest marks second such instance this year for Aurora School District
 

Mt. Vernon schools gain in annual review

Published by graphics on Fri, 12/05/2025 - 1:17pm

Academic challenges, teacher shifts create issues
 

Monett airport contracts awarded

Published by graphics on Fri, 12/05/2025 - 12:23pm

City advancing on hangar, future engineering, cost nearly $1.25m
 
The Monett City Council took several steps to make improvements at the Monett Regional Airport during its Nov. 13 meeting.

What’s Poppin at the MARC

Published by graphics on Fri, 12/05/2025 - 12:21pm

Mt. Vernon high schoolers take on Mary Poppins Jr. over weekend
 

Schnake named Distinguished Attorney by Springfield Bar Association

Published by graphics on Fri, 12/05/2025 - 11:50am

Mt. Vernon native Richard L. Schnake, a Springfield lawyer, has received the 2025 Distinguished Attorney Award from the Springfield Metropolitan Bar Association.
The award is the highest honor the SMBA bestows.  

Monett govt. change process begins

Published by graphics on Fri, 12/05/2025 - 11:43am

Candidates for panel to write charter to gather petitions
 

Longstanding Pierce City business closes after 25 years

Published by graphics on Fri, 12/05/2025 - 11:42am

Norma and daughter Michelle Bacarisse have closed their store, The Thistle, in Pierce City after 25 years in business at 102 W. Commercial and plan to reopen in December in Coffeyville, Kan.

Government shutdown over, insecurity remains

Published by graphics on Fri, 12/05/2025 - 11:38am

With federal funding restored, uncertainty over future support keeps demand high for food
 

Get your pics on Route 66

Published by graphics on Fri, 12/05/2025 - 11:30am

Interactive sign offers locals, travelers photo opportunities near historic road
 

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