Southwest Baptist University’s Phi Beta Lambda organization had nine students qualify for the PBL national competition after an outstanding finish at the PBL State Leadership Conference in … more

Local seniors and their families are gearing up for ceremonies and celebrations this month.  This week, the county's first graduates of the year will receive their degrees, as one public … more

SBU’s Finley earns distinguished alumni award Labette Community College recently announced its 13th Annual Distinguished Alumni Award recipients. One recipient was Southwest Baptist … more

Brad Johnson, former interim president of Southwest Baptist University, will lead College of the Ozarks as its next president. Johnson’s term begins Wednesday, June 1, per a news … more

The Halfway R-3 community welcomed home four state champions following the 94th Missouri FFA Convention in Columbia on Thursday and Friday, April 21-22. According to a news release, the Halfway … more

Southwest Baptist University Theatre will present its fourth and final show of the 2021-2022 season with the production of Eric Overmyer’s “On the Verge” at 7 p.m. Thursday, April … more

Bolivar R-1’s HOOPS/STEPS program has officially moved into a new building.  The building is located at 2950 S. Springfield Ave. in Bolivar between Bill Grant Ford and Parrish Tire … more

Dreams came true at Bolivar High School’s annual Jobs for America’s Graduates royal tea party fundraiser on Saturday, April 23. Numerous little princes and princesses met and visited with … more

The Marion C. Early FFA Chapter in Morrisville will host the annual Morrisville Livestock Show on Friday, May 20, and Saturday, May 21.  The schedule of events will start with beef classes at … more

Zion Christian Preschool will host a silent auction and community picnic on the playground from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 30.  Sub sandwich lunches and to-go lunches will be served … more