Sling-n-Stones Ministries will host a Pre-Father’s day taco lunch. The event will be from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, June 17, at the Bolivar First Christian Church. more

Linnie Louisa Thompson Wheeler McGowen more

Joe Ben Keith more

Rita Lemmon, Assessor of Polk County, announces that the board of equalization will begin meeting at 10 a.m. Monday, July 17, at the office of the Polk County Commission to hear those who disagree with the values of real estate established by the assessor for tax year 2023. The board tentatively plans to conclude the hearings by 12 p.m. on Friday, July 21, 2023. more

CIVIL ACTIONS more

Mary Grace Warden more

A man from Polk County was arrested on murder charges after a body was found deceased near Polk. more

Come on down to the Polk County Fair, where people from all around the surrounding area will enjoy livestock shows, tractor pulls, auctions, contests, and so much more. more

If you want a giant display of green leaves, I’ve got you covered. If you prefer a vase full of stunning hydrangea blooms, I’ve got nothing. For the last three summers, my blooms have been a bust. more

Two people were hurt in a single-car crash in Lawrence County at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, June 6. more

Fifty-five teams gathered for this year’s annual Citizens Memorial Health Care Foundation Medical Excellence Golf Classic, presented by SGC Foodservice. The tournament was held June 1 at Silo Ridge Golf and Country Club in Bolivar. more

A teenager from Polk was injured in a single-vehicle crash at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, June 7. more