The Green Forest R-II Board of Director met for its monthly meeting Tuesday, Jan. 20. In attendance included board members Jason Jones, Jereme Patton, Michael Jones, Kyle Case, and Amber Toman. Also in attendance included Conrad Prugh, Kriste Crocker, Marsha Gabel, and Julie Harris.
Winter Storm Fern made its way through Dent County this past weekend, causing closures around the city and county following a deluge of snow. On Monday, Jan. 26, social media accounts of the city and county urged everyone to stay home and off the roadways to give road crew members plenty of …
The Dent Count Health Center held its monthly meeting Friday, Jan. 16. In attendance were board members Bob Parsons, Bob Gravely, Carol Lacy, Lori Hasten and Dennis Floyd. Also present were Zach Moser, administrator, and Roma Jones, assistant administrator.
Miles and Amber Yates and family of Salem were among the Missouri families honored at the 68th annual Missouri Farm Family Day on Aug. 11, 2025, during the Missouri State Fair in Sedalia.
Former state Sen. Frank Barnitz announced on Thursday he is seeking to represent Missouri’s Eighth District in Congress. The seat is currently held by Rep. Jason Smith, whose held the office since 2013. Barnitz made the announcement at the Phelps County Courthouse during a regular meeting of…
The Salem High School Art III students have been sharing the beauty and history of our local landmarks and life in the Ozarks through selected drawings in our annual calendar for the past twenty-three years. This project showcases the work of these talented students while encouraging artists…
Emergency Personnel are currently on scene of a structure fire in the 800 block of South Carty. Please avoid the area as weather conditions are already making this scene difficult to manage.
The Missouri Prairie Foundation’s Grow Native! program offers a native plant care calendar to guide your native landscaping stewardship each season, keeping it attractive to you and also providing benefits to wildlife throughout the year.
The Salem Memorial Hospital ToRCH Community Leadership Board is excited to announce Capacity Building Grant funding available through the Transformation of Rural Community Health (ToRCH) Project. These grants are designed to enhance the capacity of our community partners to support the goals…
The Missouri Department of Transportation is seeking community input on a project which will replace the Missouri Route 32 bridge over Huzzah Creek in Dent County, southwest of Viburnum. Built in 1931, the Huzzah Creek bridge is in poor condition, showing signs it has reached the end of its …
Governor Mike Kehoe signed Executive Order 26-05, declaring a State of Emergency as a precautionary measure to prepare for hazardous winter weather expected to impact the State of Missouri this weekend. The Order also activates the Missouri National Guard for state and local response efforts…
The City of Salem is preparing for Winter Storm Fern, which will bring single-digit temperatures and wind chills below zero this weekend. This storm is expected to impact about one-third of the United States, causing very high electric demand across the country.
The City of Salem Board of Aldermen met for its regular meeting Tuesday, Jan. 13. The meeting began with a workshop regarding codes relating to the renting and leasing of the City Hall auditorium. Also in discussion were budget approvals for the wastewater treatment plant. In attendance incl…
The Dent County Commission met for its weekly meeting Thursday, Jan. 15. In attendance included Presiding Commissioner Gary Larson, First District Commissioner Keith Green, Second District Commissioner Jimmy Williams, and County Clerk Angie Curley. No meeting was held Monday, Jan. 19, as the…
The Dent-Phelps R-III Board of Education met for its monthly meeting Thursday, Jan. 15. In attendance included board members Brandon Schloemer, Adam Parker, Kelly Chapman, Bill Manthey, Curt Baldwin, Nick Gover. Also attending included Superintendent Vicky Brooker and Principal Karla Tiefent…
The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reminds hunters they can now use artificial light and other methods for an extended period during the coyote hunting season. Regulation changes were approved by the Conservation Commission in fall 2025, allowing the use of artificial light, night…
Missouri's 2025-2026 deer-hunting season ended Jan. 15 with the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reporting a preliminary total deer harvest for the season of 301,954. Of the deer harvested, 145,222 were antlered bucks, 25,129 were button bucks, and 131,603 were does. Top harvest cou…
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The North Wood R-IV Board of Education met for its monthly meeting Wednesday, Jan. 14. In attendance included board members Aaron Brooks, Ron Hedrick, Jenna Dunn, Jarred Brown and David Massengale. Also in attendance included Superintendent Jeff Dodson, Principal JC Flores, and Bookkeeper Lo…
MU Extension has resources to help you prepare for and respond to severe winter weather.
Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) is a hot topic among deer hunters and deer managers across the state of Missouri. Some hunters believe that the Missouri Department of Conservation is not handling the management of CWD correctly, while others support what MDC is doing.
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The Salem R-80 Board of Education met for its monthly meeting Thursday, Jan. 15, in which the board received reports on possible changes to the school calendar and the state’s ongoing Foundation Formula discussion. In attendance included board members Dru Howard, Sammi Parker, Andrew Wynn, P…
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