South Missourian News

A dedication ceremony was held on Wednesday, April 28, at the Oregon County Courthouse. “The Friends of the Eleven Point River are honored to preserve this valuable piece of Oregon County history. The people of Oregon County will enjoy for generations to come. ...

Greeting the month of May has many traditions, some that may have fallen to the wayside. Local florist Tonnya Willard, and owner of Alton Florist, has taken on the task of continuing the tradition of May Day baskets. “I started doing these last year; just spur of the moment when Kathy Haigwood (Haigwood Insurance) asked me to make a couple for her. ...

On Saturday, May 1 Friends of Old Main hosted a community concert and barbecue dinner at the Salem Civic Center at the Fulton County Fairgrounds. Friends of Old Main is a completely volunteer and donation funded group which cares for the restoration and preservation of the Old Main Schoolhouse. ...

After nearly every event or festival was cancelled in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, local residents are more excited than ever about the return of their favorite events in 2021. The 2021 Fulton County Fair is scheduled for July 26-31. Fair officials are planning a week-long event with the usual competitions, exhibits and midway. ...

The City of Koshkonong held their regular monthly meeting on Thursday, April 29 at Koshkonong City Hall. Council approved the agenda for the April meeting, March minutes, March financials and bills paid and to be paid. Mayor George Hunt presented the water and sewer report. ...

Last week, it was reported in The News, that 19-year-old Jacoby Goehler was arrested and charged with murder in the first degree of Davidlee Stansbury. Stansbury’s body was located in the evening on Monday, April 26. In a press release issued by Fulton County Sheriff Al Roork on Tuesday, April 27, it was learned Goehler had shot Stansbury and was being held on a $500,000 cash only body, set by Judge Larry Kissee...

A preliminary hearing has been scheduled for Christopher Lindley, 28, of Thayer, for June 9. Lindley appeared in court with Assistant Public Defender Sarah Bernard on April 28. According to Missouri Courts, Bernard announced a waiver of formal arraignment and the defendant acknowledged the agreement. ...

Oregon County Presiding Commissioner Patrick Ledgerwood has resigned from the position effective May 1. Oregon County Republican Committee will hold interviews for the position of Oregon County presiding commissioner on Monday, May 24 at 6 p.m. at the Alton VFW located on P Highway...

Two-year-old Golden doodle Renley officially graduated with therapy dog status on Dec. 31, 2020. Since Renley was last featured in The South Missourian News, she has grown as a therapy dog and is calmer with people and listens to her commands better, stated Renley’s handler Kim Ragsdale...

The family of Davidlee Stansbury took to social media over the previous weekend, begging for information on the whereabouts of Stansbury. Information posted by Stansbury’s mother said he left her home in Salem around 3:30 a.m. on Friday. “He said he was going to help a friend and he would be back in about an hour. He hasn’t returned and the friend said not only [did he not] talk to him, but he wasn’t even in town,” read the post...

Many activities have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and that has included area senior centers being closed. However, centers will once again open their doors for patrons to enjoy activities on Monday, May 3. There will not yet be any dining, but this is a step in the direction of permanently reopening...

Mahatma Gandhi was quoted as saying, “The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.” Working for the common good is just what Mammoth Spring Missions strives to do. The nonprofit organization was formed approximately 15 years ago by members of the Mammoth Spring First Baptist Church...

Former area resident, Robert Shepherd, will be featured in the movie Past Shadows, which has been scheduled for multiple weekend showings at The Glass Sword Cinema in West Plains. Born in West Plains, Shepherd was raised on a farm near Birch Tree and was a teacher in the Liberty School District for more than six years...

The family of Davidlee Stansbury took to social media over the previous weekend, begging for information on the whereabouts of Stansbury. Information posted by Stansbury’s mother said he left her home in Salem around 3:30 a.m. on Friday. “He said he was going to help a friend and he would be back in about an hour. He hasn’t returned and the friend said not only [did he not] talk to him, but he wasn’t even in town,” read the post...

The City of Thayer held their regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, April 13, during which elected officials were sworn in and city business was addressed. The city was informed of a new business to come to town and a conversation was held about safety concerns at the intersection of Highways 63 and 19...

Three Thayer residents were injured in a two-vehicle accident on Highway US 60 east of Seymour on Friday, April 16. The westbound 2019 Toyota Camry they were traveling in was stopped in traffic at a stoplight when it was struck in the rear by a westbound 2007 Volvo Tractor/Trailer driven by Marc Harrison, 53, of Maryland Heights, Mo...

Ten additional charges have been filed by the Oregon County Prosecutor against Christopher Lindley, 28, of Thayer, who has been accused of the multiple victim shooting at the Snappy Mart in Koshkonong the morning of Saturday, April 10. Lindley was initially charged with first-degree murder and armed criminal action. The additional charges include five counts of assault in the first-degree and five counts of armed criminal action...

Two Oregon County schools have decided to end their mask mandate while two will continue theirs for the rest of the school year. Couch R-I School District Board voted to end their mask mandate during their meeting held on Monday, April 12. The mandate will end at the end of the month on Friday, April 30. Beginning on May 3, masks will not be required, but encouraged...

The Mammoth Spring United Methodist Church has received the honor of being added to the list of Arkansas Register of Historic Places upon approval from the State Review Board of the Arkansas Historic Preservation Program (AHPP). Earlier this month, on April 8, the church was informed of this honor by letter from Director of Arkansas Historic Preservation Program Scott Kaufman...

Rayven Leeann Marie Bobby Jameson and Tamaria Killpack-Jameson are the parents of a baby girl, Rayven Leeann Marie Jameson, born March 27, at 11:42 p.m. at Ozarks Healthcare. She weighed 7 pounds 1 ounce and was 20 and 1/2 inches long. Her siblings are Jesse, 21, Khylen, 14, Rayleigh, 12, and Tamzyn, 5. Her grandparents are Scott Killpack and Diane Hanson of Winona, Mo., and Glen Jameson and Shelia Hooper of Alton, Mo...

Fulton County Sheriff Al Rook issued a press release on Friday, April 9 regarding a nearly 20-year cold case, which Dale Weaver, investigator at the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office, recently solved. “The following press release is a very condensed version of a missing person investigation that Investigator Dale Weaver started eight months ago. ...

One person died and three were critically injured in a shooting at the Snappy Mart convenience store in Koshkonong, Mo. the morning of Saturday, April 11. After approximately four hours, Christopher Lindley, 28, of Thayer, was arrested in Howell County between Koshkonong and West Plains. He has been charged with first-degree murder a class A felony and armed criminal action an unclassified felony...

Mammoth Spring Chamber of Commerce met at Shorty’s BBQ for their regular monthly meeting on Thursday, April 8. Businesses present included Jennifer’s Variety, Mammoth Spring State Park, Principal Financial, State Line Barber Shop, Palace Drug Store, BLM Strategies, Mammoth Spring City Hall, Pam’s Place, Mammoth Spring School District and new member Community Service Learning – Crystal Martin...

Area voters visited the polls on Tuesday, April 6 for the General Municipal Election. Results are as follows for the Alton R-IV School Board election: Steven Mills – 104 (17.90 %); Jeffrey McEntire – 54 (9.29%); Carly Kinder – 97 (16.70%); Kelly Stubblefield – 217 (37.35%); Chris Johnston – 109 (18.76%); zero write-ins and 23 undervotes...

Boy Scouts are known for giving back to their communities; a quality that has clearly been instilled in 14-year-old Brandon Fraley, who has been a member of the Scouts since elementary. Fraley recently decided to give back to his community by building and installing Little Free Libraries...

After an investigation by the Thayer Police Department, Matthew D. Forschler, of Thayer, Mo., was arrested on three class E felony counts of child molestation in the fourth degree. According to court documents filed March 23, Sgt. Stephen Biffle with the Thayer PD, has been investigating allegations made against Forschler since last year, 2020. ...