Edgar Prairie Days 2021
By Shari Harris, Publisher Edgar Prairie Days was celebrated beginning Thursday, August 19, with events daily through Sunday, August 22, and with good attendance throughout the long weekend. The Little Mr. and Miss Contest kicked things off Thursday. A gospel sing followed the crowning of royalty. Friday evening, a Fun Show was held at the…
Read MoreNew – used auto dealership in town
By Christy Porter, Managing Editor Personal need for a quality used car at an affordable price prompted 2001 Licking graduate Kermit Lonning, Jr., to move forward with an already present interest in auto sales. July 2021 was the right time for the opening of KALACo Motors LLC, “a used auto dealership with the goal of…
Read MoreDomestic Assault arrest
By Sheriff Scott K. Lindsey, Texas County Sheriff’s Dept. On August 21, 2021, Texas County Deputies were dispatched to a residence on Old Yukon Road in Raymondville for a report of a person stabbed with a knife. Upon arriving at the scene responding deputies observed a male victim suffering from injuries consistent with being attacked…
Read MoreTwo Soldiers found deceased
Public Affairs Office FORT LEONARD WOOD, Mo. – A Fort Leonard Wood Soldier was found with a gunshot wound Friday night in a barracks complex and was pronounced deceased on the scene at 8:03 p.m. Friday, Aug. 20, by emergency services personnel. The identification of the deceased is being withheld until next-of-kin notification is made.…
Read MoreFLW East Gate closed until further notice
Public Affairs Office FORT LEONARD WOOD, Mo. (Aug. 25, 2021) Due to unforeseen circumstances Fort Leonard Wood’s East Gate is closed until further notice while repairs are made to the deck of the bridge, according to Fort Leonard Wood Directorate of Emergency Services. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your patience…
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Coming Events August 26, 2021
PRC MUSIC FOR LIFE CONCERT The Pregnancy Resource Center will host a Music for Life Concert in the park from 6 – 8 p.m. at Emmett Kelly Park in Houston, on Thursday, August 26. The South 63 Band will be performing and BBQ plates will be available for purchase. Bring your own lawn chair or…
Read MoreClassifieds: August 26 – September 1, 2021
Yard/Garage Sale: Garage Sale: Items from “Going Out of Business” fabric store. Sewing machines, cash register, fabric, notions, and misc. household. Sept. 2-4, 217 East Hwy. 32. L/34/1tp For Sale: For Sale: Fiberglass canoe, flat back, on trailer. Wide sponsons, very stable. 573-308-6323. L/31/3tp For Sale: Pre-owned tires — passenger and light truck — largest…
Read MoreObituary – Mary Campbell
Mary Campbell, of Salem, Mo., was born in Texas County on March 13, 1942, to Lona Bell (Patterson) and Horase Burgess. She passed from this life on Thursday, August 19, 2021, at the age of 79. Mary worked as a hotel housekeeper and in her free time she enjoyed sewing and collecting dolls. She also…
Read MoreObituary – Ronald R. Matlock
Ronald Robert Matlock, age 81, passed away on Sunday, August 22, 2021, at his home in Lenox, Mo., with his family by his side. Ron was born on October 26, 1939, in Lenox, to Bill and Lorene Matlock. In his younger days, Ron enjoyed elk hunting trips to Colorado with friends and family. He later…
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