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• Wanda Lee Kruse January 21, 2026
  Wanda Lee Kruse Graveside services for Wanda Lee Kruse, 87, Warsaw, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at Dry Creek Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Mrs. Kruse passed away on January 19, 2026 at Warsaw Health and Rehabilitation Center, Warsaw, Missouri. She was born September 5, 1938, […]
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• Luther Dewayne Qualls January 21, 2026
  Luther Dewayne Qualls, 86, of Thayer, Missouri, passed away January 19th, 2026, surrounded by his loved ones in Thayer, Missouri. He was born January 26th, 1939, in Bloomfield, Missouri, to Luther C. Qualls and Pearlene Hutchinson. Luther married the love of his life, Donna Dee Qualls, with whom he spent 64 years together. From their […]
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• Shannon County Sheriffs Department Makes Arrest January 21, 2026
  Shannon County Sheriff’s Deputies have taken Ronnie G. Blake into custody for a probation violation. Blake had been on probation for multiple felony convictions, including resisting or interfering with arrest for a felony (Class E felony), possession of a controlled substance (Class D felony), and driving while revoked or suspended (Class F felony). According to […]
  James Hurtt
• Featured Pet of The Day- Freckles January 21, 2026
  FEATURED PET OF THE DAY- Meet Freckles! A 5 year old, Australian Shephard & Sheltie Mix who is available for adoption through The Humane Society of North Central Arkansas. Freckles is a brave and curious girl who is always ready for a new adventure. While she can be sort of an independent, “Me” Girl, she […]
  Dylan Groves
• UPDATE: Current Expectations on Incoming Winter Storm Released January 21, 2026
  The National Weather Service has issued their latest information packet regarding the expectations of the incoming winter storm likely to hit Friday night.  Update: 1:45pm A new information packet has been released, expanding the previous forecast range and intensity of the coming weather to encompass sections further north than initially predicted. See below for more: […]
  Daniel Williams
• Be Prepared for Winter Weather January 21, 2026
  From the National Weather Service: Stay off the roads during hazardous winter weather whenever possible. If you absolutely have to venture out, be sure to have emergency supplies in your vehicle, and that your mobile phone is fully charged — it could become your lifeline if disaster should strike.  Make sure to keep these items […]
  James Hurtt
• SEX OFFENDER REGISTERS AFTER MOVING FROM FULTON COUNTY TO BAXTER COUNTY January 21, 2026
  From the Baxter County Sheriff’s Office: NAME:                       WILLIAM L. JOLLEY   DATE OF BIRTH:   12/18/1975   HOME ADDRESS:   3400 CR 30                                     Mountain Home, AR […]
  James Hurtt
• Garylee has sports January 21, 2026
    2026 Liberty Legends Shootout Saturday Feb 7th at the Nest at Liberty High School. Winona vs Cabool (boys) 930am. Macks Creek vs Houston (girls) 11am. Macks Creek vs Ellington (boys) 1230. Chadwick vs Liberty (girls) 2pm. Cedar Ridge vs Chadwick (boys) 330pm. Liberty vs Dixon (boys) 5pm game will air on The Fox 969. […]
  Gary Lee
• Georgia Scores Last-Second Win over Men’s Basketball January 21, 2026
  In a game decided in the final seconds, the Mizzou men’s basketball team dropped a close contest against No. 21 Georgia Tuesday evening at Mizzou Arena. The Tigers fall to 13-6 (3-3 SEC), while the nationally-ranked Bulldogs move to 16-3 (4-2 SEC).   MIZZOU LEADERS Senior Mark Mitchell led the way for the Tigers, recording […]
  Gary Lee
• City of West Plains Preparing for the Potential Winter Storm this Weekend January 21, 2026
  Winter Weather Possible This Weekend in West Plains The City of West Plains is closely monitoring an approaching winter weather system that could bring accumulating snowfall to the area this weekend. Forecast models continue to evolve, but residents should be prepared for potentially impactful winter conditions beginning Friday and continuing through Sunday. Forecast Overview (Friday, […]
  James Hurtt