“In my own life, Aldrich was such a boon to me,” says author Ann Magaha. The retired Humanities professor has written numerous plays during her later life, but her book, Aldrich, Mo Pop. 199, is her first novel. more

Two people from Goodson were hurt in a single-vehicle crash near the town of Polk at 3:25 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 2. more

City administrator Tracy Slagle has announced she will soon retire from work in municipal government. more

Josie Choate, an 8th grade student at Halfway R-3 Schools, has taken the first step to become an internationally recognized artist by winning a local competition sponsored by the Halfway Lions Club. more

A firefighter with the Central Polk County Fire Protection District was hurt in a single-vehicle wreck at around 10:45 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 23 after he responded to a house fire. more

Two people from Louisburg were hurt in a recent single-vehicle wreck near Bolivar at 7:30 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 22. more

Bolivar Primary School winners more

Many years in the making, The Walnut Street Theatre is finally getting its roof replaced. On Wednesday, Dec. 14, workers were marching along the steep slopes of the former church building to strip away the old shingles. more

Countless hours of searching and praying have finally paid off as the case of the missing 16-year-old Kaitlynn Dooley has finally come to a close. more

With a warm, friendly smile, bell ringing volunteers are sharing some yuletide joy with holiday shoppers this Christmas season. more

The Bolivar Police Department hosted its annual Shop with a Cop event at Bolivar’s Walmart Tuesday to Thursday, Dec. 6-8. more

Merry and bright, children of all ages lined the streets for an evening of Christmas cheer. more