Karen Cypret, Kim Rudy, and Mary Thurman recently attended VFW Auxiliary training in Jefferson City to prepare for their upcoming year that will start on June 15. Cypret was appointed as ...

I gave a brief introduction to flash-memoir writing; recording an important or fun moment of your life that you would like to preserve for your loved ones. Flash memoirs are ...

Shannon Walker presented a $2,000 grant check from the Aurora Area Community Foundation (AACF) to Sandy Rogers this spring. Lawrence County Neighborhood Center will use the grant funds from Aurora ...

I have been researching appetizers for an event that I am helping with in April. One of the food items I have been working with is puff pastry. Pris Reed What a tasty ...

Ozarks Food Harvest will lose an estimated $3 million worth of food this year due to USDA cuts. USDA confirmed on March 28 that $500 million in The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) food ...

A Lawrence County bridge over Center Creek on Lawrence 1030 has been closed and won’t reopen until repairs — or replacement — can be completed. Western Lawrence County Commissioner Chris Prater ...

In the Gospel of John 3, it states that one must be born again to see the Kingdom of God. Bryan Cook It also conveys that those who genuinely believe in Him (Jesus) will receive eternal ...

April is upon us and the weather has been pleasant! Dr. Ben Yocom It’s a hectic time in the school business – as preparations are being made for next year, the upcoming Summer School and a ...

April showers bring May flowers.” And, boy, have we had the showers here in southwest Missouri! Kim McCully-Mobley The truth is, we will be wishing for the rain later this summer when the hellish ...

Shannon Walker, executive director of the Aurora Chamber of Commerce, invites the community to the Chamber’s annual banquet. “Mark your calendars and join us for an evening of ...

A Missouri Lottery player recently won the second of five $77,777 prizes on a “777 Jackpot” Scratchers ticket he purchased at Casey’s, 505 E. Mount Vernon Blvd., in Mt. Vernon. The first $77,777 ...

Recently the area Jobs for America’s Graduates (JAG) program in held a hands-on workshop with several area businesses who sent representatives to hold mock job interviews and provide ...