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It was an exciting day in the town of Ravenden Springs Nov. 5 as a large crowd gathered for a dedication ceremony of the Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism newest parks addition, located in Ravenden Springs. According to Mayor John Cochran, Ravenden Springs was initially the town of Ravenden...

The Arkansas Century Farm Program recognizes Arkansas’s rich agricultural heritage and honors families who have owned and farmed the same land for at least 100 years. The program is administered by the Arkansas Agriculture Department. The program is fairly new to Arkansas, as the first families inducted were in 2012. During the 2019 ceremony, two Fulton County farms received the recognition: Morris-Taylor Family Farm and Humphries Hubble Creek Farm...

Sharp County Third Judicial Circuit Judge, Tom Garner, 60, passed away Nov. 3 at his home in Ash Flat. Garner spent more than 30 years practicing as an attorney and also served as a prosecuting attorney for 16 years prior to closing down his practice to accept a position of judge earlier this year...

Principal’s Advanced List 5th Grade: Bryce Bennett, Abigail Blum, Kara Britton, Dakotah Cabrales, Morgan Calvo, Jasper Cypret, Chase Mills, Carter Nicholson, Brady Parker, Christian Pitts, Thomas Poole and Mason Thornton. 6TH Grade: Avery Bowers, Layne Brewer, Zeb Dubois, Aubrie Eubank, Savannah Jackson, Miley Johnston, Ally Kerley, Zayden Magnuson, Reese Pender, Jaycelyn Wright and Callie Jo Young...

Jason Rivers was arrested and charged with possession of a controlled substance (class D felony), distribution of controlled substances near certain facilities (felony enhancement of 10 years), possession of a controlled substance with purpose to deliver (schedule VI, class D felony) and as a habitual offender...

It has been 15 years since the murder of Rebekah Gould and still, her killer is roaming free. Author George Jared has covered the murder from the beginning, when Rebekah was considered a missing person. He was also there the day her body was found. His third true crime book was released a couple of months, meaning new details and information he’s uncovered since the previous update. Though the whole book isn’t dedicated to Rebekah’s case, Jared included her story...

Without volunteers, the Oregon County Food Pantry in Thayer would more than likely be nonexistent. This caring group of individuals take the time to make sure they help ease food insecurity in the area. The South Missourian News visited with the approximately 10 volunteers as they waited for the Ozark Harvest truck to deliver food and got to know the story as to what inspires some to take the time to help every month. ...

The Hardy City Council held its regular meting Nov 5. Following an amendment to the minutes and the approval of the agenda, Bruce Thurow provided the Advertising and Promotions Commission report. “We had a good meeting. We had speakers from Ozark Radio Network of West Plains and they have a good program. ...

In South Central Missouri, just like everywhere else in the country, employment in healthcare occupations is projected to increase by 14% through 2028, a much faster growth rate than average for all occupations. Across the nation, 1.9 million new jobs will be opening up; significantly more than in any other occupational group...

Carolyn J. Edwards, 48, of Thayer, lost her life in a fatal accident the evening of Thursday, Nov. 7 when the southbound 2017 Kia Rio she was driving crossed over the centerline and struck northbound 2016 Freightliner Semi Tractor/Trailer driven by Steven A. Chamness, 47, of Jonesboro, Ark., on U.S. Highway 63 in Koshkonong...