Missouri State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick recently issued monthly reports detailing the compliance of cities and other political subdivisions with financial reporting laws. more

A Texas County man is held in jail on a $2,500 cash bond after authorities were called to respond to a report of arson in the area of Licking, according to Texas County Sheriff Scott Lindsey. more

Zebulon Jr. and Hope Goodrich of Ava are parents of a son, Colt Goodrich. He was born at 1:27 a.m. Sept. 21. He weighed 8 pounds 10 ounces and was 23 and 3/4 inches long.  more

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An Ozark County man who pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter last December and was handed a five-year suspended sentence is now charged with two counts of third-degree domestic assault and held without bond, according to court records. more

While I know the calendar days are ticking by and that a new year and the flurry of activity that comes with the legislative session are just around the corner, it only makes me appreciate the Thanksgiving holiday more. Gathering with family and enjoying the turkey, dressing, potatoes, vegetables and, possibly most of all, the desserts, is the perfect way to put a time out on busy lives and hectic schedules. more

To reflect estimated changes in the wholesale cost of natural gas as well as a change in the company’s Actual Cost Adjustment (ACA) factor, Summit Natural Gas of Missouri customers will see natural gas rates decrease under a filing that took effect Nov. 21. more

FF Highway in Douglas County will be closed through 5 p.m. Friday as Missouri Department of Transportation crews replace culverts under the road.   more

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The Missouri Department of Economic Development (DED) has released a draft of its BEAD Initial Proposal Volume 2 for public comment and is requesting public feedback. more

Bobby Lee Thornton, 33, West Plains, and Kristin Nicole Kirby, 25, West Plains, married Oct. 21 in Willow Springs. Officiated by Samantha House. more

A Springfield driver was injured when his semitruck overturned at 3:34 p.m. Monday on Highway 17, 7 miles south of West Plains, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. more

A 93-year-old woman succumbed to injuries in a crash at 3:52 p.m. Monday at the intersection of Highways 167 and 412 in Ash Flat, Sharp County, Ark., reports the Arkansas State Police. more

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A Mtn. View man already suspected of driving while intoxicated and leaving the scene of a crash that resulted in an injury in July is now facing additional felony charges after an additional alleged incident Sunday. more

An Ava man awaiting trial on felony charges in three Christian County cases is now charged with five felonies in Douglas County after allegedly beating two men to unconsciousness, one of whom reportedly became comatose. more