The end of a thing brings about a new beginning to something else. God has given us a new beginning in Christ Jesus. Bryan Cook (2 Corinthians 5:17) “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, ...

Brittney Simagna, of Marionville, daughter of Cherilyn and Scott Lang, recently returned from serving 18 months in the Colorado Denver South Mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day ...

Melrose Edith Brafford, 92, of Mt. Vernon, Mo., passed away on May 10, 2025. When her children were little and still at home she did babysitting in her home and later went to work at Evans ...

Arkansas State University has announced the names of students who completed degree requirements to graduate during the fall 2024 commencement at First National Bank Arena. Chancellor Todd Shields ...

Mark Fellwock, of Monett, has been appointed to the Cattlemen’s Beef Promotion & Research Board (CBB). The CBB is responsible for guiding the national Beef Checkoff Program. “I’m excited ...

(Job 23:10; NKJV) “But He knows the way that I take; When He has tested me, I shall go forth as gold.” No one can honestly say that they like affliction. It is the dark whirlpool of despair that drags ...

The Wizard of Oz has long been one of our family favorites when it comes to classic movies. I used to hide behind my Daddy’s chair in the living room when those creepy monkeys came out and marched ...

When Moses established the altar, God ignited the fire and instructed that it should never extinguish. The Priest was charged with maintaining that flame. As part of God’s Royal Priesthood, we too are ...

I love being the Marionville Applefest vendor director, working with all these vendors that come to our small community to sell their wares. I have been working with our vendors for about nine years ...

About 40 people attended the annual gardening seminar sponsored by the Aurora Ward, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. This year it was held in Ben and Liz Roberts’ spacious Aurora barn.

Christopher Smith recently spoke to Aurora Rotarians regarding the recent addition of Ozark Fiber services to the Aurora community. “Broadband Internet is offered at three levels starting at 500 Mbps, ...

The City of Aurora has announced the appointment of Carrie Howlett as its new city manager, effective immediately. Howlett has dedicated several years of service to the City of Aurora, holding several ...