Leggett & Platt Board rejects Somnigroup buyout offer

Business Randy Turner - January 21, 2026

CARTHAGE, Mo. — Leggett & Platt announced Tuesday that its Board of Directors has entered into a customary non-disclosure agreement and 6-month standstill with...

POLICE, FIRE & EMS

2 Carthage men arrested in Sarcoxie burglary investigation

January 18, 2026

Jasper County Sheriff’s Office releases 2025 Year-End Report

January 12, 2026

Carthage man suffers serious injury, cited for felony DWI following rollover crash on 86

January 12, 2026

Detention hearing set for Carthage man on federal weapons charge

December 21, 2025

COLUMNS

Financial Focus®: New tax laws for 2026 that you should know

Edward Jones - January 21, 2026

The new year brings more than resolutions and fresh starts; it also ushers in several tax changes that could...

Cathy Jo Loy Capitol Report Jan. 16, 2026: House Hits the Ground Running with Early Committee Hearings

Cathy Jo Loy - January 18, 2026

This headline is no joke. This past week my committee schedule has been so full that I have very...

SPORTS

Tiger grapplers claim victory over Liberators

Crystal Brown - January 21, 2026

Carthage Wrestling posted wins on both the men’s and women’s sides in last Thursday’s matchup with the Bolivar Liberators....

Wrestling Tigers continue quest to State tournament

Carthage News Online - January 11, 2026

With the holidays in full swing, the Carthage Tiger men’s and women’s wrestling teams took advantage of Christmas break...

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