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Six Decades of Maple Leaf: The Story of Carthage’s Signature Festival

CARTHAGE, Mo. — Every October, the streets of Carthage are filled with marching bands, floats, and tens of thousands...

Cathy Jo Loy Capitol Report: State Leaders Review Missouri’s Child Welfare System

On August 26, I attended a hearing of the Joint Committee on Government Accountability to learn more about Missouri’s...

Jasper County Highway Department Named in Honor of Presiding Commissioner John Bartosh

CARTHAGE, Mo. — Jasper County officials are pleased to announce the official naming of the Jasper County Highway Department...

Charles Marvin Roderick

Charles “Chuck” Marvin Roderick, 84, of Carthage, Missouri, passed away peacefully on September 5, 2026. He was born February...

Women’s Conference Teaches Mental Health Skills

MONETT, Mo. — Tamaren Ummel, Granby, Monett Missouri Stake Relief Society President of The Church of Jesus Christ of...

Schilling Technical Education Grant Program now open

The Schilling Technical Education Grant Program, supporting technical and vocational education programs in Barton, Dade and Jasper counties, is now open...
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Diamond couple joins membership of American Angus Association

Darrell & Ramanda Gary, Diamond, Missouri, are new members of the American Angus Association®, reports Mark McCully, CEO of...

Tessa Joy Hobbs

Tessa Joy Hobbs was born on December 1, 2025. On August 31, 2026 her heart stopped in her sleep,...

CFO, Coover Foundation open grant round for rural schools

The Coover/Rural Schools Partnership Rural Ready Grant Program is now open for application by school partners of the Community Foundation...

Jasper County issues county wide burn ban due to elevated fire danger

CARTHAGE, Mo. — Jasper County Commissioners are announcing a burn ban effective Sept. 1, 2026, due to dry conditions...

Jane Kelly

Mary Jane “Jane” Kelly, age 87, passed away peacefully in Joplin, Missouri, on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, at 1:45...

Carthage FFA Chapter Helps Pack 252,564 Meals at State Fair

Members of the Carthage FFA Chapter joined more than 782 FFA members from 95 Missouri FFA Chapters and agricultural...