In a recent meeting of Community Connections, fire chief Brent Watkins discussed concerns people had with the tornado alarms. He stated that during the recent test, some citizens stated they could not hear the warnings while inside their homes. more

March 15 is the Ides of March more

I'm Doc! I'm a loving orange boy on the hunt for my forever home. I'm a little shy at first but warm up quickly with love. Come hold me and let me be your baby... more

On March 8, police were called to a Bolivar gas station when a woman ran in asking for help. The woman, hereafter referred to as Victim, showed signs of injuries all over her body and claimed they were caused by Joshua Stander, who was pumping gas when she fled from his vehicle and ran into the business. more

Noel David Thomas Choate more

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

Southwest District – The public is invited to participate in an in-person public hearing to learn more about plans to realign sections of Missouri Route 32 in Cedar and Polk counties, the Missouri Department of Transportation said. more

Adren Stockton more

March is National Pet Poison Prevention Month. more

It was a momentous occasion when Federal Senior United States District Judge for the Eastern District Stephen Limbaugh Jr., a long-time Missourian from Cape Girardeau, ruled in favor of the State of Missouri against China on March 7. His decision, ordering China to pay $24,488,825.457 billion in damages related to the COVID-19 pandemic, marks a significant milestone in Missouri's legal history. more

Blake Victor Swain more

DEATHS more