Financial Focus®: Your credit score matters more than you may think

Financial Focus® Edward Jones - February 17, 2026

Your credit score can play a surprisingly big role in your financial life. From renting an apartment to getting a cellphone plan, your credit...

POLICE, FIRE & EMS

Agenda Posted for Jasper County Emergency Services Public Meeting Feb. 11, 2026

February 10, 2026

29th Semi-Annual Sheriff’s Citizens Academy Enrollment Now Open

February 9, 2026

Former Carthage postal worker sentenced for gift card theft

February 4, 2026

Carthage man charged with molesting, sodomizing 6-year-old girl

January 29, 2026

COLUMNS

Financial Focus®: Your credit score matters more than you may think

Edward Jones - February 17, 2026

Your credit score can play a surprisingly big role in your financial life. From renting an apartment to getting...

Cathy Jo Loy Capitol Report: House Continues Moving Key Legislation to the Senate

Cathy Jo Loy - February 14, 2026

We’re now six weeks into session, and the Missouri House has been busy. We’ve already passed more than a...

SPORTS

Carthage Wrestlers complete regular season before districts

Crystal Brown - February 17, 2026

COC Tournaments Girls January 30, 2026 8th Place 4th in West division 105 Hadley White 3rd 140 Kaylee James 1st 145 Irish Lee 2nd 1 Nixa ...

Carthage wrestling hosts Kickapoo/Lebanon, travels to Platte County

Crystal Brown - January 29, 2026

Carthage hosted Kickapoo and Lebanon for the Alumni night dual last Thursday night. Kickapoo and Lebanon boys wrestled first,...

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1 event 2 1 event, 2 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Federal Land Grants: Records that Map Our Ancestors’ Westward Journeys (Program) Feb. 2 February 2 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Federal Land Grants: Records that Map Our Ancestors’ Westward Journeys (Program) Feb. 2 Monday, February 2, 2026 Federal Land Grants: Records that Map Our Ancestors’ Westward Journeys (Program) 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm The Library Center, 4653 S. Campbell Ave., Springfield, MO and […]	0 events 3 0 events, 3	0 events 4 0 events, 4	1 event 5 1 event, 5 Featured 5:00 pm Spring SW MO All Breeds Performance Tested Bull Sale Entry Deadline is Feb. 5 Featured February 5 @ 5:00 pm Spring SW MO All Breeds Performance Tested Bull Sale Entry Deadline is Feb. 5 The SW MO Beef Cattle Improvement Association has put out an invitation for bulls for their upcoming SW MO All Breeds Performance Tested Bull Sale on March 30, 2026, at […] $150	0 events 6 0 events, 6	0 events 7 0 events, 7	0 events 8 0 events, 8
0 events 9 0 events, 9	0 events 10 0 events, 10	0 events 11 0 events, 11	0 events 12 0 events, 12	0 events 13 0 events, 13	1 event 14 1 event, 14 Featured 10:30 am - 2:30 pm Nature Boardgame Day Feb. 14 Featured February 14 @ 10:30 am - 2:30 pm Nature Boardgame Day Feb. 14 Enjoy the fun of nature and board games combined with the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) on Valentine’s Day. The public is invited to attend Nature Boardgame Day from 10:30 […] Free	0 events 15 0 events, 15
0 events 16 0 events, 16	4 events 17 4 events, 17 2026-02-17 SW MO Spring Forage Conference Feb. 17 SW MO Spring Forage Conference Feb. 17 February 17 SW MO Spring Forage Conference Feb. 17 The SW MO Spring Forage Conference will be held Tuesday, February 17, 2025, at the Oasis Hotel and Convention Center, 2546 N. Glenstone Ave., Springfield, MO. “The event will he […] 2026-02-17 SW MO Spring Forage Conference Feb. 17 SW MO Spring Forage Conference Feb. 17 February 17 SW MO Spring Forage Conference Feb. 17 The SW MO Spring Forage Conference will be held Tuesday, February 17, 2025, at the Oasis Hotel and Convention Center, 2546 N. Glenstone Ave., Springfield, MO. “The event will he […] Featured 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Owls of Missouri virtual programs Feb. 17 and 19 Featured February 17 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Owls of Missouri virtual programs Feb. 17 and 19 Owls are hooting in anticipation of nesting season, and the public is invited to tune into upcoming webinars to learn more. Join the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) for two […] Free, 8:00 am - 3:45 pm SW MO Spring Forage Conference Feb. 17 February 17 @ 8:00 am - 3:45 pm SW MO Spring Forage Conference Feb. 17 The SW MO Spring Forage Conference will be held Tuesday, February 17, 2025, at the Oasis Hotel and Convention Center, 2546 N. Glenstone Ave., Springfield, MO. “The event will he […]	2 events 18 2 events, 18 Featured 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm Oddballs Under the Surface Virtual Program Feb. 18 Featured February 18 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm Oddballs Under the Surface Virtual Program Feb. 18 From floating jellies to tiny moss creatures, Missouri waters are home to many critters and invertebrates. Learn about the Oddballs Under the Surface with a Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) […] Free, 10:00 am - 11:00 am Understanding the World Your Ancestors Lived In (Program) Feb. 18 February 18 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Understanding the World Your Ancestors Lived In (Program) Feb. 18 Wednesday, February 18, 2026 Understanding the World Your Ancestors Lived In (Program) 10:00 am to 11:00 am The Library Center, 4653 S. Campbell Ave., Springfield, MO and Zoom Knowing who, […]	1 event 19 1 event, 19 Featured 10:30 am - 11:30 am Owls of Missouri virtual programs Feb. 17 and 19 Featured February 19 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am Owls of Missouri virtual programs Feb. 17 and 19 Owls are hooting in anticipation of nesting season, and the public is invited to tune into upcoming webinars to learn more. Join the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) for two […] Free	0 events 20 0 events, 20	0 events 21 0 events, 21	0 events 22 0 events, 22
0 events 23 0 events, 23	0 events 24 0 events, 24	1 event 25 1 event, 25 Featured 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Wild Webcast on Wild Turkey Habitat Help Feb. 25 Featured February 25 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Wild Webcast on Wild Turkey Habitat Help Feb. 25 Want more wild turkeys on your land? Habitat is key. Join the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) for a free Wild Webcast on Wild Turkey Habitat Help on Wednesday, Feb. […] Free	0 events 26 0 events, 26	1 event 27 1 event, 27 2026-02-27 SW MO Beef Cattle Conference Set for Feb. 27 SW MO Beef Cattle Conference Set for Feb. 27 February 27 SW MO Beef Cattle Conference Set for Feb. 27 “Heifer development, cattle health and taxes are important to cattle producers,” says Patrick Davis MU Extension Livestock Field Specialist. Therefore, MU Extension is partnering with Missouri State University (MSU) to […]	0 events 28 0 events, 28