NOEL -- A public meeting on Monday drew about 50 attendees to pack the McDonald County Senior Center and discuss the future of Noel's low head dam across the Elk River. Among the attendees were former ...

FAYETTEVILLE -- The University of Arkansas announced students who earned a spot on the Dean's List for the spring 2026 semester. Students recognized for this outstanding academic achievement have ...

JOPLIN -- Freeman Health System announced on Monday that it has completed its acquisition of Northwest Health in Northwest Arkansas, after the close of its purchase agreement with a subsidiary of ...

COLUMBIA -- Community gardens are thriving across Missouri by pairing shared land with shared purpose, but long-term success requires more than good intentions. To support communities beyond startup ...

The Lady Mustangs took home victory against Carthage, Blue Springs and Neosho from the Paige Neal/Christina Freeman Softball Tournament in Joplin on Sept. 4-5, with losses in their games against ...

ANDERSON -- A highly-anticipated addition to the Dawdy family's circle of businesses has launched to accommodate the county's fitness goals. The Mac Fitness Center, created by brothers Taylor and ...

A Noel resident, convicted in 1992 in connection with the Oct. 6, 1989, robbery of the Noel State Bank, died March 5 in Bunter Federal Prison in North Carolina, according to Federal Bureau of Prison ...

Cycling is the big thing on land while kayaking is the main game on water. There are ways to be safe while paddling as much as pedaling a bike. That's what 10 kayak fans learned in late May during ...

The Ozark region is rich with unique folk tales, legends, and lore. Many volumes have been written on these topics. This week, I'd like to share some interesting bits and pieces. Some Ozark natives ...

In 1972, a 24-year-old bass fisherman named Johnny Morris cleared out eight square feet of floor space in the back of his father's liquor store in Springfield, Missouri, and started selling fishing ...

The following divorce / protection order cases were heard: ...

Southwest City turned out on a rainy day to celebrate its annual Old Timers' Day on Saturday, with contests, prizes, live music and a two-night rodeo.