Area residents interested in developing skills to meet the demands of today’s manufacturing industries are invited to attend one of four informational sessions hosted by Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) in coming weeks.
An arrest warrant has been issued for Fulton County man, Deonte Scott, 31, for allegedly attacking a woman on the river. On May 27, Fulton County Deputies Blair Ables and Phil Story were dispatched to 9 Mile Ridge Road in response to a 911 call of a witness who heard a woman’s cry while unloading his groceries.
Attorney General Leslie Rutledge is sending an important warning for parents to take time to monitor their child’s internet usage and social media accounts. Social media sites are a valuable resource for learning and connecting with others, but these platforms also enable bullying, anonymous messaging and exploitation of children by criminals.
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JacksonStrongPayitForward Scholarship Committee is proud to announce this years scholarship recipients. Due to our generous sponsors and successful golf tournament we were able to award seven, $500 scholarships this year to the following students. Riley Moser from Melbourne High School, Emily Sevor from Salem High School, Morgan Johnson from Salem High School, Katelynn Johnson from I.C.C. High School, Landon McBride from I.C.C. High School, Tressie Carter from Highland High School and Kara Edwards from Mammoth Spring High School.
The Spring River Area Chamber of Commerce would like to invite the business, nonprofit and municipal representatives to it’s second quarter general meeting on June 21, 12 noon at Just Like Home Cafe, located at 3655 Highway 62/412 in Hardy by the South entrance to Cherokee Village. SRACC membership is not required.
Be prepared for the Fourth of July weekend…On Sunday, July 3, at 1 p.m. at the gazebo in Dr. Thompson’s Park on Main Street Hardy, a special extraterrestrial music sensation, brought on by the Cosmic Criminals, will appear to rock you out of this world!
Early voting for the runoff elections in Fulton and Izard counties began Tuesday, June 14 and is ongoing through Monday, June 20. No polls will be open on Saturday, June 18.
This Saturday, June 18, will bring another sound to serenade Main Street Hardy. From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Singing in the Shade will send country music melodies streaming from the gazebo at Dr. Thompson’s Park. Note, this is a change from the original line-up of music groups that was initially printed in the newspaper before Memorial Day. Come enjoy another day strolling along the streets of Hardy accompanied by some toetapping tunes. If you want to sit and relax, there are several umbrellas and other opportunities for shade in Dr. Thompson’s Park. Bring a sandwich, a drink and enjoy!
A recent analysis shows how expansion and adoption of internet services in three northwestern Missouri counties could help grow their economies in the decade ahead. The report, “Economic Benefits of Expanding Broadband in Missouri: Atchison, Gentry and Worth Counties,” makes the case for public and private investment in rural broadband, said Alan Spell, assistant extension professor in agricultural and applied economics at the University of Missouri.