The Ozarks Health Commission (OHC), a coalition of public health entities, hospital partners and community leaders across the Ozarks region, has come together again to better understand the health status, behaviors and needs of the residents in our region. more

The BH-FP is sorry for the incorrect information on the question regarding how long Cammie Wine has been a nurse in last week's 15 Question feature. Cammie has been a nurse for 30 years. more

There is just something about a turtle. Maybe it’s the way they move with such dogged determination or the low-stress lives they seem to lead. Perhaps it’s how they lock themselves away when things are unpleasant and simply shut the world out until they can cope again. I don’t know, but they are just so cute, and I find nothing sadder than seeing one squished on the side of the road. more

Robert T. “Bob” Cheney more

No Morrisville events more

James Burl “JB” Pendergraph more

Rickie Dee Kelly more

Albert “Buzz” Baker more

DEATHS more

Auditions are now open for the annual Polk County’s Got Talent show, an event that recognizes local talent and raises funds for Community Outreach Ministries. more

The Bolivar Herald-Free Press invites residents to send their engagement, wedding, baby, and other milestone announcements. more

Auditions are now open for the annual Polk County’s Got Talent show, an event that recognizes local talent and raises funds for Community Outreach Ministries. more

Friday, May 10 more

The Ozarks Health Commission (OHC), a coalition of public health entities, hospital partners and community leaders across the Ozarks region, has come together again to better understand the health status, behaviors and needs of the residents in our region. more

MCE FFA will be hosting their Junior Livestock Show on Friday, May 17 and Saturday, May 18. more

James Edward Stringer more

The Southwest Baptist Bearcats competed in the GLVC Championship this past weekend, with the women finishing in second place and the men finishing in fouth place. Each team had significant improvement from the year prior, with the women earning their most points in GLVC history. The Bearcats owned the track portion of the Championship with the women winning gold in six out of the 12 track events. The whole team also swept the GLVC Track Athlete of the Year award, winning it on both the women's and men’s side. more

The Sew ‘n’ Sew Quilt Guild will meet Friday, May 17, at United Methodist Church, 105 E. Division Street. Please come to the east entrance into the Fellowship Hall. Social time begins at 9:30 a.m. with the program starting at 10 a.m. and the meeting to follow at 11 a.m. The program this month will be “The Perfect ¼ inch and The Perfect Prairie Points,” by Georgia Highley. All those interested in quilting are welcome. more

MCE FFA will be hosting their Junior Livestock Show on Friday, May 17 and Saturday, May 18. more

CIVIL ACTIONS more

Polk County Democrats will meet Monday May 20, at Smith's Restaurant. Dinner is optional at 5:30 p.m. with the regular meeting at 6:30 p.m. We will be discussing several items on the agenda. Please bring a friend and join us for good food and fellowship. No guest speaker at this time. All fellow Democrats are encouraged to attend. more

Antioch Cemetery more

Bolivar Night at the Springfield Cardinals will return on Thursday, June 27 as the Springfield Cardinals face the Arkansas Travelers at 7:05 p.m. Sponsored by the Bolivar Area Chamber of Commerce, the popular annual event has been a chamber tradition since 2004. more

Mother’s will be honored with a Mother’s Day Dinner at the Bolivar Elks Lodge, Sunday, May 12 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.. Enjoy a Southern fried chicken/tender dinner for $13. All mothers eat free. The Elks Lodge is located at 1999 W.Broadway Avenue, Bolivar, phone 417-77-4036. more

Saturday, May 4, the 11th Annual Citizens Memorial Heroes for Hospice Race had more than 400 participants, despite the threat of bad weather. The race is presented by Craig Lehman Shelter Insurance and sported a Star Wars theme this year.  more