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Richmonds Tackle Fire Challenges Together Throughout Long Career Bud and Dianna Richmond of Goodman have helped a heart attack victim, assisted a non-breathing baby and fought many a fire during the past few years. by Sally Carroll - October 17, 2019

Lewis Family Raises Cattle In Pineville Ryan and Tiffany Lewis of Pineville both grew up on farms in McDonald County and now are carrying on the tradition on their own farm. They raise Limousin and cr... by Rachel Dickerson McDonald County Press rdickerson@nwadg.com - October 17, 2019

Library Celebrates With Local Authors The McDonald County Library, in conjunction with the Jane Preservation Society and the McDonald County Historical Society, held the first iWrite Celebration on ... by Rachel Dickerson McDonald County Press rdickerson@nwadg.com - October 17, 2019

Hay Bale Contest Drawing Interest In SWC From Highway 43 to the heart of Main Street, festive -- and sometimes frightening -- decorated hay bales line the roadway in Southwest City. The second annual H... by Megan Davis McDonald County Press mdavis@nwadg.com - October 17, 2019

Council Discusses Parking Lot Variance The Noel City Council, at its meeting Tuesday night, discussed a parking lot variance for the new Dollar General store that is coming to town. by Rachel Dickerson McDonald County Press rdickerson@nwadg.com - October 17, 2019

Pineville Holds Inaugural Fall Festival Pineville held its first fall festival Saturday with plenty of vendor booths, live music, bounce houses and more. by Rachel Dickerson McDonald County Press rdickerson@nwadg.com - October 17, 2019

District Applying For After School Snack Program Hungry children and teens may have the opportunity to have an after school snack if the McDonald County R-1 School District snags approval for a special grant. by Sally Carroll - October 17, 2019

McDonald County Sherriff's Office After nearly two years of constant renovation and expansions, the McDonald County Sheriff's Office has an updated office and jail facility. by Megan Davis McDonald County Press mdavis@nwadg.com - October 17, 2019

Dobbs' Office Oversees Large Volume Of Misdemeanor, Felony Cases From misdemeanors to felonies, McDonald County Prosecutor Bill Dobbs sees a broad range of offenses. by Sally Carroll - October 17, 2019

Circuit Clerk Tanya Lewis As of Sept. 22, clerks at the McDonald County Courthouse had filed more than 3,000 cases -- 1,038 civil, 998 criminal, 627 traffic, 105 miscellaneous (administr... by Megan Davis McDonald County Press mdavis@nwadg.com - October 17, 2019

Coroner's Unique Job: Caring With Compassion William "B.J." Goodwin III has carved out a career by helping others. The McDonald County Coroner, now in his third term, doesn't golf or fish. He enjoys going ... by Sally Carroll - October 17, 2019

Anderson Police Department The Anderson Police Department responds to an average of 7,000 calls each year with six full-time officers, one K-9 and 10 trusted reserve officers. by Megan Davis McDonald County Press mdavis@nwadg.com - October 17, 2019

Anderson Fire Department Dave Abbott's first year as Anderson's Fire Chief has not been without learning curves, but thanks to his strong leadership and a group of dedicated volunteers,... by Megan Davis McDonald County Press mdavis@nwadg.com - October 17, 2019

Police Cadet Killion Ember Killion's first year as a police cadet has been nothing short of busy. Since interviewing for the position during her sophomore year of high school, Killi... by Megan Davis McDonald County Press mdavis@nwadg.com - October 17, 2019

Southwest City Police Department The Southwest City Police Department has taken full advantage of grants offered by the Department of Defense to secure surplus equipment for the department. In ... by Megan Davis McDonald County Press mdavis@nwadg.com - October 17, 2019