Giggle BoxesMrs. Zula Oldham, my third-grade teacher at Stockton, was my dad’s first cousin. She taught for 38 years and was a favorite educator for a multitude of...

Every day, we have reminders of just how fortunate we are to live in this great nation. We take so much for granted, though, and think if things were “different” things...

Well, Kelbey and Asa Bowles left around 1 p.m. to head to the airport for their much needed time away from everything. And now the fun begins.Supper that evening boys chose...

The Ash Grove Police Department issued a missing person alert for Eric Lawson, a 60-year-old Walnut Grove resident, at approximately 9:55 p.m. on Saturday, October 17,...

On Friday, October 16, 2026. Mandi Jones and Jonny Mason of Greenfield Ready Mix presented $2,500 checks to all four schools in Dade County:...

The Ash Grove School District celebrated a major milestone in the T-Mobile Friday Night 5G Lights competition Friday, Oct. 16, as T-Mobile...

Charles Raymond Baird, 97, died in his home on Tuesday, October 13, 2026.Charles was born to Raymond and Edna Baird in October of 1928 in Nixa,...

Frieda Lea Guy, 85 of Willard, Missouri, passed away Sunday, October 18, 2026. She was born on November 15, 1940, to William Ray and Verna Lea...

Catherine (Cathy) Marie (Cruse) Buckner, born April 17, 1947, to Homer and Clara Witt Cruse, passed away on October 18, 2026, surrounded by her...

The Ash Grove Pirates battled the No. 6-ranked Marionville Comets in Class 1 through regulation and two overtime periods Friday night, October 16,...

This week marks the 9th  week of football play in 8-man, Class 1 and  Class 2. After games this Friday teams will know who they play. Playoff...

The Ash Grove Lady Pirates traveled to Sarcoxie on October 13, 2026, and beat the Lady Bears in three sets. The Pirates won the first set 25-20....