Arrest made after woman stabbed in Carthage

Police, Fire & EMS Randy Turner -
CARTHAGE, Mo. — On August 10, 2026, at approximately 0923 hours, the Carthage Police Department responded to the 1400 block of Kimberly Ln, in...

Managing Powdery Mildew on Garden and Indoor Plants

Lifestyles Melinda Myers -
Whether gardening indoors or outdoors, gardeners are likely to encounter powdery mildew on one or more of their plants. First, a white powdery substance...

CWEP Invites Community to ‘Splash Into Giving’ Aug. 14 at Food Truck Friday

Business CWEP -
CARTHAGE, Mo.— Carthage Water & Electric Plant (CWEP) invites the community to make a difference while having fun during its annual Splash into Giving event on Friday,...

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Connie Gaye Thompson

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Billie “Gail” Oetting

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Timothy Wade Maggard II

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Kenneth Ray Pollard Sr.

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Financial Focus®: Debunking five common Social Security myths

Edward Jones -
Social Security is often one of the most important income sources in retirement. Yet widespread myths about how it...

Financial Focus®: The Hidden Danger of Investing Too Cautiously

Edward Jones -
One of the most significant risks investors face isn’t losing money in a market dip; it’s failing to reach...

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Carthage High School Selects Mike Frizzell to Lead Wrestling Program

Carthage R-9 School District -
CARTHAGE, Mo. — Carthage High School is excited to announce that Mike Frizzell has been named the next Head...

CHS Names Drew Bridges as New Head Baseball Coach

Carthage R-9 School District -
CARTHAGE, Mo. — Carthage High School is proud to announce that Drew Bridges has been selected as the school’s...

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