News
Graduation Held For ‘Amazing’ Class
GRADUATES TOLD SUCCESS IN LIFE COMES IN MANY FORMS
McDONALD COUNTY — The theme of all the speakers at Sunday’s graduation ceremonies for the McDonald County High School class of 2012 were very similar — be not afraid of finding your purpose in life and pursuing it in whatever direction that takes you. Continue reading...
‘Unicorn’ Hunter Arrested Following Manhunt Near Goodman
McDONALD COUNTY — A 36-year-old Rogers, Ark., man was arrested at about 5 a.m. Monday after a manhunt by several law enforcement ocers from the McDonald County Sheriff’s Department and the Goodman Police Department. Continue reading...
Float And Fling Combines Floating, Flinging
McDONALD COUNTY — Like peaches and cream. Potatoes and gravy. Peanut butter and jelly. Simon and Garfunkel. Starsky and Hutch. Batman and Robin. Now there is float and fling. Continue reading...
Community
Noel Woman’s Club Bake Sale Set For Saturday
McDONALD COUNTY — The Noel Woman’s Club met on Tuesday, May 8. The meeting was called to order by Dot Harner, president. Continue reading...
Couple Celebrates 50 Years With Caribbean Cruise
McDONALD COUNTY — Jim and Margie Edmonds celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary Dec. 24-31, 2011, aboard Royal Caribbean Lines Sea Voyager with their family, Jeff and Tara Edmonds and Melissa, Shane, Kelsey and Colby Hughes. Continue reading...
Briefs: Puckett Reunion Set For May 26
McDONALD COUNTY — The 15th annual Puckett School and Community Reunion will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 26, in Community Room at New-Mac Electric in Anderson. Continue reading...
Religion
Overcome Trials Through Persistence, Dedicated Prayer
McDONALD COUNTY — Simsberry Church filled the pews Sunday Morning, welcoming many of Noman Nichols family in the celebration of Mother’s Day. Kasey Walker and Kyle Clothier played the piano in the absence of Chris Beck. Continue reading...
Mothers, Special Graduates Recognized During Service
McDONALD COUNTY — Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her. Proverbs 31:28 Happy Mother’s Day! Continue reading...
We Need To Live Up To Our Mother’s Expectations
McDONALD COUNTY — Gene welcomed us and greeted our mothers with “Happy Mother’s Day.” Special prayers were requested for Melody and Keith and Bro. Ray welcomed fi rst-time visitors James Garvin and Archel. After reading some lines of “A Mother’s Advice” and a poem honoring our mothers, Kitty presented each mother with chocolate for Mother’s Day. Continue reading...
Sports
FIVE BOYS, SEVEN GIRLS ADVANCE TO SECTIONALS
DARIEN STANCELL, ASHTON HARMON, COURTNI SMITH, NATE HUERTA WIN DISTRICT CHAMPIONSHIPS
McDONALD COUNTY — Twelve members of the McDonald County High School track team advanced to the Missouri Class 3 Sectional 3 Track and Field Championships on May 19 after earning a top four finish at Saturday’s district championships at Carl Junction High School. Continue reading...
Peoples Powers Webb City Past MCHS
CARDINAL PITCHERS STRIKE OUT 15 IN 3-1 DISTRICT WIN
McDONALD COUNTY — Richie Peoples held the McDonald County Mustangs to one run on four hits in six innings to lead the Webb City Cardinals to a 3-1 win May 12 in the opening round of the Missouri Class 4 District 12 Baseball Tournament at Republic High School. Continue reading...
Smith, Thornton Win Conference Championships
McDONALD COUNTY — Eighth-graders Samantha Smith won two events and Kelsey Thornton one to lead the McDonald County junior high track teams at the Tri-County Conference Track Meet held May 7 in Webb City. Continue reading...
Entertainment
‘Buckets N’ Boards’ Promises Pleasure
McDONALD COUNTY — A special fundraising event for the Banner Nazarene Church Relay for Life team is set for a one-night stand this Saturday. Continue reading...
Movie Review: The Avengers Dream For Comic Fans
McDONALD COUNTY — Well this is the movie for which Marvel comics fans have been waiting. A movie with the team of their favorite super heroes into one big movie and one big team called the Avengers. Continue reading...
Guitarist To Perform At Southwest City Cultural Center
McDONALD COUNTY — Preparations are currently under way at the Southwest City Cultural Center to welcome award winning composer and recording artist Brian Henke, who will be performing in concert at the Center on Saturday, June 2. Continue reading...
