LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – The first case of the EV-D68 virus is confirmed by the Arkansas Department of Health this week. The health department confirmed the case through laboratory testing conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. EV-D68 is one of the many enteroviruses that are common for this time of year, and …
ELLVILLE, Ark. – The trial of suspected murderer Christina Scroggin is set for April 20, 2015 in Marion County, according to Circuit Court Judge John Putnam. The trial was scheduled to be held in Baxter County but investigators discovered the alleged murder took place in Marion County. Scroggin is charged with first-degree murder in the …
MoDOT reports work in Barry and Stone Counties today. Hwy CC in Barry County north of Exter is expected to have one-lane traffic for crews to clean the side ditches. Highways 173, 248, and V in Stone County will have slow moving work trucks for striping and painting. MoDOT cautions motorists for wet paint and …
Stone County residents now have access to assessor’s office information through their handheld device or tablet. Assessor Brad Hudson says a new GIS mobile website is now online… http://mp3/template_maxi/player_mp3_maxi.swf To use the GIS mobile website, visit the assessor’s website, http://www.stoneco-mo.us/assessor.htm, and click on the link titled “County Map – Mobile Version”, which appears in the lower …
The Missouri Bar recognizes 100 attorneys from across the state and nation as “Senior Counselors,” including four from the Ozarks region. Andrew Hager, Jr. of Shell Knob, Donald Schoonover of Nixa, Joseph Bohrer of Springfield and John Courtney of Springfield are among those who have reached the age of 75 and who have been admitted …
Ride The Ducks donates 10-thousand dollars to the Skyler Sanders Family Foundation, Together Forever. The check represents sales of limited-edition Wacky Quackers, with proceeds earmarked for the non-profit organization. The program continues Ride The Ducks’ tradition of hosting Skyler Sanders Day events over the last 4 years. The check was presented to Together Forever board …
Prescription medication take-back events are planned this weekend in Nixa and Harrison. Both events run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, providing opportunities for residents to safely dispose of unused or unwanted medications. The Nixa event is being hosted by the Christian County Reduce The Abuse Coalition, and will take place at Walgreens and …
ARKANSAS – Congressman Steve Womack visits Harrison Tuesday morning after stopping by rural Marion County where he could only travel by ferry. Later, he traveled to Rogers – one of the fastest growing areas in the country every year. With such a broad spectrum, he says it’s a challenging district to represent in Congress and …
Branson’s proposed smoke-free ordinance is met with less opposition Tuesday night after the city announces changes to bill, including less regulation for smoking in outdoor areas. Betsy Seay is one of a handful of residents who addressed Branson aldermen during their regular meeting… http://mp3/template_maxi/player_mp3_maxi.swf Still, some business owners requested additional changes to the ordinance, including …
A woman from Shell Knob escapes with minor injuries in a single-vehicle crash on Kings River Road in Barry County. State troopers say 62-year-old Janet Serbus was westbound at 4:26 p.m. Tuesday, when her car ran off the road and struck a mailbox and a tree. Serbus was taken by ambulance to Mercy Hospital in …