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Missouri Southern State University Selects 2026 Willcoxon Scholars
Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) has selected five students as its 2026 Willcoxon Scholars, giving them the opportunity to conduct undergraduate research alongside faculty mentors in health sciences and related fields. The 2026 Willcoxon Scholars are Natalie Rodriguez, Hollis King, Amrith Natarajan, Aarush Reganti, and Mubashir Jafry. Faculty at MSSU...
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Crowder College Social Sciences to Host the Raise Your Voice Event on October 8
Neosho, MO – For this month’s History Symposium, Crowder College Social Sciences will feature the annual event Raise Your Voice, “Celebrating the songs that sing America’s story.”. “History doesn’t just happen in books—it is sung, shouted, marched to, and played at full volume. Raise Your Voice:...
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Carthage Holds Off Lady Tigers on Senior Night
Republic mounted a late comeback attempt, but fell short with the tying run at the plate in a 10-6 loss to Carthage on Senior Night in Republic Tuesday. After the game, Republic recognized seniors Mia Carnes, Madi Chevalier, Jayma Pitchford, Kate Stulce, and Maddie Taylor. Denny McHenry, in his first year as head coach after serving as an assistant last season, said only two of the five seniors played last year, but they’ve stepped into their leadership roles.
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Republic Schools celebrate the opening of their new activities center this week
The Republic School District will celebrate the completion of its activities center this week with a ribbon cutting and tours. The new indoor facility at Republic High School is now being used by students. Jason Perkins, Republic Schools’ assistant superintendent of operations, said the $26.5 million project has gone well...
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Pirates football shut out against state-ranked Miller on homecoming
The Ash Grove High School football team hosted Class 2, sixth-ranked Miller on Friday, Sept. 18 and lost to the Cardinals 40-0 on homecoming. Miller scored 14 points in the first quarter and six points in the second quarter to lead 20-0 at the half. In the third quarter, the Cardinals added six more points and then closed out the scoring with 14 points in the fourth quarter.
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Crowder College Boasts Enrollment Increase for Fall 2026
Neosho, MO – Crowder College sees their largest enrollment totals since 2019. Crowder reported Fall 2026 enrollment as 4,424 students taking 40,995 credit hours, representing increases of 2.01% in headcount enrollment and 3.02% in credit hours compared to Fall 2025. The college also experienced growth among new students, with first-time student enrollment increasing 5% over the previous fall.
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Kansas City University Medical Students Gain First Patient Experience through Score 1 for Health Wellness Day
The halls of Kansas City University (KCU) campuses in Joplin and Kansas City echoed with laughter, curiosity and excitement as hundreds of elementary students arrived for Wellness Day, marking the official launch of Score 1 for Health for the 2026-27 academic year. The kickoff events offered KCU medical students their first patient encounter outside of simulation labs.
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Carthage rattles off 28 unanswered points in dominant win over Joplin
CARTHAGE. MO. — Carthage High School Football tallied 28-unanswered points in a dominant 42-14 win over Joplin at David Haffner Stadium, improving to 4-1 overall. This game was about as back-and-forth as could be throughout the first half. Carthage and Joplin traded touchdowns until the score was tied at 14 a piece, with two TDs from Carthage QB Slade Stiffler and another pair from Joplin QB Trenton McCadney.
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Republic High School expansion open to public Sept. 30
The Republic High School expansion will soon be completed, according to the superintendent report during the Republic Board of Education meeting on Sept. 17. The building will be finished by the end of September according to Superintendent Tyler Overstreet, at which point a ribbon cutting ceremony will take place. Per...
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Carthage R-9 Board Gets Updates on KE Baker Remodel, Dual-Language Program
CARTHAGE, Mo. — The Carthage R-9 Board of Education met in regular session Monday, Sept. 21, at the Carthage South Technical Center Community Room, where members received updates on several district programs and approved a number of personnel actions. The board approved its consent agenda, including the meeting agenda,...
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High schoolers lead Ag Day learning event for second graders
(KODE/KSNF) — Local high school students turn a farm into a place of learning. High school students from McDonald County High School helped transform the County Fair Barns into a classroom for second graders. Today, the students traded their textbooks for interactive learning focused on agriculture. The Ag Day...
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Mt’neers football fall to state ranked Seneca
The Mt. Vernon High School football team traveled to Class 3, fifth ranked Seneca, on Friday, Sept. 18 but came home with a 35-12 loss. The Mt’neers are 1-3 on the season and will host McDonald County this Friday night. Mt. Vernon currently sits in fourth place in the Class 3, District 6 standings with 26.92 points. Cassville leads the district with 49.67 points, followed by Nevada (45.92 points), Seneca (35.42 points), Mt. Vernon, Reeds Spring (24.67 points), Hollister (14 points) and Aurora (13.25 points).
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Crowder College sees largest enrollment since 2019
NEOSHO, Mo. — Crowder College has achieved something it hasn’t experienced in seven years. That would be its largest enrollment total since 2019. The number of students for the fall: 4,424. They’re also taking 40,995 credit hours. It’s an increase of just over 2% in headcount enrollment...
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Webb City remains undefeated with shutout win over Willard
WILLARD, MO. — Webb City High School Football moves to 5-0 overall behind a dominant 49-0 win on the road against Willard. The Cardinals were cooking with fire from start to finish, outgaining the Tigers by more than 200 yards offensively. Abel Getz led the way on the ground...
Lawrence County Record
Cardinals football shuts out Ash Grove
The Class 2, sixth-ranked Miller High School football team traveled to Ash Grove on Friday, Sept. 18 and came home with a 40-0 win. Conner Neeley got the scoring started for the Cardinals, running in from 2 yards out, to give Miller an early 8-0 lead. Jaylen Madsen would score from 29 yards out to increase the Miller lead to 14-0 at the end of the first quarter. Neely would get his second touchdown of the game in the second quarter on a 5-yard rush, to make it 20-0 at the half.