The Barnett-Padgett Literary Artist Series is pleased to present author Benjamin Myers in a reading and discussion of his works. Myers was the 2015-2016 Poet Laureate for the State of Oklahoma and has published three books of poetry, including “Elegy for Trains” which won the 2011 Oklahoma Book Award. more

The Polk County Clerk’s office is in the process of canvassing the voter registration records. This process is required, by state statute, to be completed every two years. Currently Polk County has over 20,000 registered voters. more

Citizens Memorial Hospital welcomes Brian Robinson, D.O., to the CMH Endocrinology Center in Bolivar. He joins the clinic's board-certified endocrinologist Heather Corn, M.D., and advanced practice providers Julia Magdici, FNP-C, and Hannah Schumann, PA-C. Dr. Robinson is accepting new patients. more

Jamie Jones, RN, became the Intensive Care Unit director at Citizens Memorial Hospital in June. Her promotion to that role makes her the second generation of her family to serve in the role. Her mother, Shawna Miller, RN was the assistant director of the ICU from 2000-2003 and director from 2003-2006. more

Citizens Memorial Hospice is hosting bereavement support group classes starting Tuesday, Sept. 26, at 5:30 p.m. at CMH Douglas Medical Center, Classroom C, 1155 W. Parkview St., in Bolivar. Participants will use the North entrance, “Information Services” door. more

DEATHS more

DEATHS more

Edwin Ralph Meagher Jr. more

Alvia “Junior” Roweton more

Carole M. Cagle more

Myrna Irene Watts more

Marvin R. PItts more