HI LOW CONDITIONS more

College of the Ozarks is proud to take 20 students, seven Veterans, and 10 staff and faculty to Vietnam Dec. 9-22, 2025, to gain a renewed respect and understanding for all those who served in the Vietnam War. more

Since this weekend’s highest-grossing as-yet-unreviewed theatrical film, 205-minute Indian actioner “Dhurandhar,” is playing on only 377 screens in the entire country, I thought I’d take this opportunity to review something a little more accessible. “Wake Up Dead Man” is the third installment of Rian Johnson’s “Knives Out” mystery franchise. Like its predecessor “Glass Onion,” “Wake Up Dead Man” is treating fans to a brief theatrical run to supplement its December 12th Netflix debut. more

Among other things, the holidays are a time of giving and receiving gifts. The question most often asked of people is, "what did you get?" Much less frequently asked is, "what did you give?" Invariably, the inquiries concern material gifts. Purchasing a gift can certainly be thoughtful and a wonderful gesture, especially when it's backed up by your actions. more

Kenneth Lee Bruce more

Robert Alan Fite more

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

Shirley Jean Truitt Keller more

INSIDE TODAY’S ISSUE more

Janice M. Brown more

Wednesday publications, deadlines are as usual, 10 a.m. Tuesday. more

“The Wonder of Christmas” more

Citizens Memorial Hospital will host an open house and ribbon-cutting ceremony for its new CMH Dialysis Center from 1 to 3 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 16, at 1160 W. Parkview St. in Bolivar. The ribbon cutting will take place at 1 p.m. more

I'm Reggie and I'm one good boy. I was kept chained up outside at my last home and I'm done with that life. I dream about being part of a family where I'm shown love and pampered. Does such a place exist for me? I sure am hoping so! more

How well do you know Polk County? more

Citizens Memorial Hospital honored two employees with TULIP Awards for providing exceptional patient care. more

Tuesday, Dec. 16, at 11 a.m. the Polk County Retired School Personnel unit will meet at Jodie Young‘s house for a Christmas luncheon. We will have a potluck and a silent auction. Please plan to join us and invite other retired school personnel along. There are no membership requirements and participation in the silent auction is optional. For more information and to RSVP, please text/call Jodie at 417-327-3094. more

Dear professionals, I was wrong. more

Stop over thinking. If it is God’s will it will happen. If it is not, it won’t because He has a better plan. more

Monday, Dec. 15 — Goulash, salad, WG cornbread, fruit Jell-O. more

Of those polled, 41% are stressed by the holidays. Fortunately, there are many ways to bust holiday stress. more

Saturday, Dec. 6, it was very Christmas-sea in Pleasant Hope as the annual Christmas parade brought the spirit of Christmas to the streets.  more

The Versailles Tigers moved last season to strengthen their basketball season by scheduling the Liberators. The previous two seasons, they have gotten what they wanted. A tough loss at home last season, and this season was no different. more

Join Shepherd of the Hills Conservation Education Center staff for virtual program more

Better Business Bureau® (BBB®) has guidelines for using multi-factor authentication wisely to protect your online accounts. more