McDonald County Press

News

Repairs To Honey Creek Dam To Begin Soon Following a devastating flood in April of last year and near-annual, destructive flooding for the better part of a decade, Southwest City's dam on Honey Creek has been out of service for months. by Megan Davis

Another Covid Death Reported In County Another McDonald County resident has died of covid-induced complications over the last week, bringing the total number to 29. A total of 83 new cases were identified in the area this week -- cutting last week's case number count in half. by Megan Davis

Anderson Approves Purchase Of More Electronic Meters Ben Shoemaker, public works director, approached Anderson's board of alderman on Tuesday evening to address the need for more electronic water meters in town. by Megan Davis

Board Revisits Mask Mandate The McDonald County R-1 School District Board of Education, at its meeting on Jan. 14, voted to continue the mask mandate for the second semester, subject to review as guidelines change. by Rachel Dickerson

Goodman City Council To Apply For Trail Grant Goodman Mayor J.R. Fisher broke a tie Tuesday night, signaling the go-ahead to pursue a trail grant.

Pineville To Focus On Water Improvements The Pineville Board of Alderman, at a work session before its Tuesday meeting, voted to apply for a grant for water improvements. by Rachel Dickerson

Goodman Betterment Association Sets Goals For 2021 Goodman Betterment Association members are hoping to continue building on the momentum from the past year. Board members say the association has accomplished several milestones, and want to improve the Goodman community.

Freeman Health System Distribution Of Covid-19 Vaccine Vaccinating the community is important to all area healthcare providers, including Freeman. With the state's roll-out plan, Freeman is ready for distribution when it receives a shipment. Because there is a greater demand than available supply at this time, healthcare facilities are designated by the state for these vaccines.

Sports

MCHS Wrestling Team Loses Both Duals The McDonald County High School wrestling team lost both duals during a double dual against Neosho and Webb City on Sept. 14 at Webb City High School.

MCHS Girls BB, Four Players Score Double Digits The McDonald County High School girls' basketball team had four players score in double figures to lead the Lady Mustangs to a 65-56 win over Seneca on Jan. 15 at MCHS.

MCHS Seventh Grade Boys BB Takes Win The McDonald County seventh grade boys' basketball team beat Mount Vernon, 54-49, on Jan. 15 at Anderson Middle School for its first win after a pair of losses to open the season.

Mustangs Win Homecoming Game If defense wins championships, the McDonald County High School boys basketball team showed it was a championship-caliber team in a 66-23 win over Seneca on Jan. 15 at MCHS.

Marshfield Rival Claims Win Over MCHS Wrestlers Big 8 Conference rival Marshfield claimed a 54-14 win over the McDonald County High School wrestling team on Jan. 5 at Marshfield High School.

MCHS Homecoming Preview RICK PECK/SPECIAL TO MCDONALD COUNTY PRESS Flower girl Berkley Speagle and crown bearer Jett Joines.

Homecoming Girl Candidates, Attendants Name: Katlyn Townsend

Killion Scores Big In Win Over Springfield Hillcrest The McDonald County Lady Mustangs scored 24 points in a Jan. 4 loss to Carl Junction.

Opinion

OPINION: Words and Actions In my eight years in Jefferson City, I served with a lot of people. There are 163 reps in the House, so you can imagine that you can't know or have a relationship with all of those people. But, sometimes, when you least expect it, you make a connection that stays with you.

OPINION: Words Don't Describe Not sure that words can adequately describe or capture the emotions of the last week in our nation. The storming of the Capitol by protesters was disturbing, an affront to our system of government and an embarrassment to the country in the eyes of the rest of the world.

OPINION: When Memories Die I tried to remember the details but, for the life of me, I can't recall when, where or, for that matter, how it was that I first met Larry. A span of 10 years separated us in age and, while I was new to Noel in 2006, Larry had lived in the area since he was five years of age. However, Larry accepted me as a friend and that friendship, which I value so very much, grew over the next 14 years.

Religion

RELIGION: God calls us to repent of abortion evil "You brought my inner parts into being; You wove me in my mother's womb. I will praise you, for You made me with fear and wonder; marvelous are Your works, and You know me completely. My frame was not hidden from You when I was made in secret, and intricately put together in the lowest parts of the earth. Your eyes saw me unformed, yet in Your book all my days were written, before any of them came into being." Psalm 139:13-16 by Randy Moll

RELIGION: Church, A Place We Go To Experience God's Presence Everyone was glad to be back in church to worship and fellowship Sunday morning at Mill Creek Baptist Church. Mary McCaine was celebrating a birthday, Doug Cory greeted the congregation and special prayers were requested for the Larry Reece family, the Beverly Stidham family, Eldon Morgan family, Allen Brock, Jerry Abercrombie, Jimmy Easter, Janet's granddaughter and our country.

RELIGION: Are You Ready For The Day Of The Lord? "Woe to you that desire the day of the LORD! Why do you want the day of the LORD? It is darkness, and not light, as if someone fled away from a lion, but a bear attacked him, or got into the house and rested his hand on the wall, but a snake bit him. Will not the day of the LORD be darkness, and not light? Will it not be deep darkness, with no brightness in it? I hate, I despise your festivals, and I am not pleased by your solemn assemblies. Though you offer Me burnt offerings or your grain offerings, I will not accept them, nor will I regard the offerings of your fattened animals. Take away from Me the noise of your songs; I will not listen to the melody of your harps. But let justice roll down like water, and righteousness like an ever-flowing stream." Amos 5:18-24 by Randy Moll

RELIGION: The Truth Will Set You Free There were special songs this morning by Brothers Randy Richardson, Del Hunnicutt and Pastor Bob Cartwright.