Fair Play, MO

On 26 June 2022 at approximately 9:48 PM, deputies were dispatched to 23 Bream Street. They were advised that one of the neighbors of this residence seen people taking property from that location. Upon arrival of Deputy Matt Dunham and Deputy Jacob Wayne, Deputy Wayne observed Miranda Cole exiting a...

For a small-town barbecue pit, there are three possible paths. First, you can aim to become a destination, drawing comers from all over. Second, you can convince loyal customers to eat brisket or pulled pork on a semi-weekly basis. Or third, you can be more than a barbecue pit—you can be the local restaurant that happens to serve barbecue, along with some specials that broaden the restaurant’s appeal enough to serve the smoke-free.

SPRINGFIELD, Mo.– Thousands are reporting outages in Southwest Missouri following storms that passed through the area early Sunday. According to the Association of Missouri Electric Cooperatives, Laclede Electric Cooperative and Southwest Electric Cooperative members are experiencing the most outages right now. As of 8:40 a.m., in Hickory County at least 1,011 customers are reporting outages, […]

Norma Donnellan, 97, of Greenfield passed away on Monday, June 27, 2022, at the Greenfield Rehabilitation and Health Care Center. Celebration of Life Services: Will be held on Wednesday, July 6, 2022, at 10:30 a.m. at the Lamb Funeral Home in Greenfield with burial in the Greenfield Cemetery. A luncheon will immediately follow the burial at the Greenfield United Methodist Church. Pastor Steven Broers will officiate the service. The Lamb Funeral Home in Greenfield is in charge of the professional arrangements. Online condolences may be left to the family at www.lambfuneralhomes.com.

On the tenth day of October in the year of our Lord 1933, Lester McGuire and his wife, Edna (Decker) McGuire welcomed their only daughter to their home. She was welcomed by one older brother, Forest Lee. The new born lady was named Ora Joan McGuire (Ora, after an aunt) but she was soon to be called Joan or just Jo by her friends and relatives. Joan grew up in Dade County, Missouri and her early school years were spent at the Arcola school in Arcola, Missouri. That school was closed in 1950 and Joan finished her high school education in Lockwood, Missouri being a member of the Lockwood graduating class of 1951.

BOLIVAR, Mo. — Two Bolivar police officers were commended for saving a woman from a burning apartment early June 5. “I can’t think think of a training that would have prepared me for that,” said Bolivar Police Corporal Mark Morris. He said adrenaline and quick thinking helped him and Officer Timothy Stillings get the woman […]

The city of Quincy announced the list of fireworks displays for the 4th of July weekend, plus all the other can't miss events and festivals happening around the Tri-States over the holiday weekend!. The city of Quincy posted on their Facebook page the official fireworks schedule for this holiday weekend,...

Richard Lynn Howe, 67, of Buffalo, died Saturday, June 25, 2022, at Mercy Hospital Lebanon. He was born May 12, 1955, in Buffalo, Mo. to Billy Wayne and Maxine (Lemons) Howe. On Nov. 21, 1975, he married Jacquelyn Austin. He was preceded in death by his parents; his in-laws, Glenn...

QUINCY (WGEM) - Water supply disruption can not only be a inconvenience but can be dangerous as deadly diseases like Legionnaire’s can form under certain conditions. But a new Illinois law now requires water utility companies to alert places like healthcare facilities and senior living centers of water disruptions supply that could put people at risk.

Storms that moved through areas north of I-44 early Sunday morning had strong to severe wind gusts that brought down trees and some power lines in the Ozarks. Laclede Electric Cooperative and Southwest Electric Cooperative reported outages Sunday morning, with more than 1,000 customers in Hickory County losing power. Between...

Buffalo’s Miranda Maverick has already won three UFC fights and several more at lower levels in her young MMA career. Still, Maverick says she might not even be the best fighter in the family. “I think she’ll be better than I am or ever was,” said Miranda.

Martha C. (Hanna) Botts, of Lockwood, Missouri, died Thursday, June 23, 2022, in her home at the age of 79. The family received friends on Tuesday, June 28, 2022, from 5 to 6 p.m. at Lockwood Funeral Chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital. Online condolences may be shared at www.greenfieldfuneralchapel.com. Services were under the care of Lockwood Funeral Chapel.

Martha C. (Hanna) Botts, 79, of Lockwood passed away Thursday, June 23, 2022, in her home. She was born on Feb. 21, 1943 in Los Angeles, Calif. to John Dennis and Frances Inez (Babb) Hanna. Preceding her in death were parents, John and Frances Hanna; two brothers, John Dennis Hanna,...

The SC 13u Storm Chasers return to tournament play today as they head to the Quincy Wood Bat for a pair of pool play games tonight starting at 6 and 8pm. They will then play in elimination bracket play on Sunday. The Storm Chasers are 20-9 on the season with 2 tournaments left after this weekend. They will be in the GMB 4th of July Bash in O’Fallon next weekend and then the weekend of the 16th they will play at Osage Beach, Missouri in the GMB World Series.

The Price Cutter Charity Championship brings golfers from around the world to Springfield to battle on the Korn Ferry Tour. This year, fans from the Ozarks will have one of their own golfing, in Brock Derrick. Playing pro golf isn’t always what you think. “I actually sold my home...

What made you decide you wanted to be a football player?. As a kid I had a high energy level and when I got the opportunity to play football as a kid in 5th grade it was a release for me. I fell in love with the physicality of the game and have loved it since.