On Tuesday night, Ashton’s Coffee Shop was filled with laughter, music, and creativity as the Literary Arts Club hosted a poetry night titled Love Stinks, a humorous anti-Valentine’s Day themed event. The event brought students together in a warm, welcoming setting. With the smell of coffee …
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.
Online college classes in high school sound great at first: you don’t have to drive anywhere, you have a whole week to choose when to do assignments, and you can learn from the comfort of your home. But suddenly, midnight nears on a Sunday while your assignments remain unfinished, and panic …
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…
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 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…
Lights, camera, action! This year’s Courtwarming week brought Hollywood glam and fun movie themes into Salem Senior High School. Throughout the week, students and staff participated in themed dress-up days and competed in movie trivia. Games inspired by movies kept the assembly lively, and t…
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…
The Green Forest 4-H Club held its regular club meeting 6:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 8 at First Baptist Church.
Excitement and camaraderie filled the gym on Friday, January 9, as Salem Senior High Pickleball Club members gathered for their final meeting of the 2025-26 school year. Players of all skill levels met at The Armory, reflected on their season, shared favorite moments, and thanked sponsor Mr.…
After two weeks of late mornings, warm pajamas, and holiday treats, going back to school can be a shock. The days suddenly start at five in the morning, are jam-packed with assignments, and the cold days no longer hold the anticipation for Christmas Day. While the first week back may never b…
Every year on Dec. 31, people sit down and decide what they will do in the coming year, such as going to the gym every day, becoming an early bird, and using every ounce of their free time productively. New Year's Day brings hope in becoming a new person who uses color-coded planners and dri…
Southeast Missouri State University has announced its President's List for undergraduate academic achievement during the fall 2025 semester. Students named to the President's List earned a 4.0 grade point average and completed at least 12 hours of standard graded credit.
The Green Forest 4-H Club held its regular club meeting 6:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 10 at First Baptist Church.
The ninth annual food drive collection at the Salem Upper Elementary "From Our Place to His Place," ran from Nov. 5 through Nov. 19. The collection consisted of non-perishable food items. The food drive was done as a grade level competition between 1st through 5th grade. The ounces of each d…
Bright, decorative Christmas trees, warm cups of hot cocoa with marshmallows, and icy cold weather, the holiday season is finally here! But it's not just the sights and smells that make this time of year so special; it's the sense of community between neighbors, friends, and strangers that g…
Southeast Missouri State University is proud to celebrate with our newest students on beginning their first year at SEMO.
The Green Forest R-II Board of Education met for its monthly meeting Tuesday, Nov. 18. In attendance were board members Jason Jones, Wes Hampton, Kyle Case, and Dee Moser.
Lake Spring 4-H Club, Dent County, has received a grant from the Missouri Farmers Care Foundation’s Drive to Feed Kids matching grant program, which empowers youth to lead hunger-relief efforts in local communities through Missouri FFA chapters, Missouri 4-H clubs, collegiate, and career and…
From cozy knitting classes to hands-on pottery sessions and detailed painting workshops, the Creative Arts Center offers creative experiences for all interests. With classes running many afternoons and evenings each week, it's a place where people can unwind, try new hobbies, and discover hi…
Each day in the Salem R-80 School District, classrooms are energized with instruction, collaboration, and compassion. Central to this vibrant dynamic is a dedicated group of professionals whose efforts often go unnoticed: our substitute teachers.
Students, staff, and community members came together for the North Wood R-IV Red Ribbon Week Parade 2025 to take a strong stand against drugs and celebrate living healthy, drug-free lives. The event highlighted the power of community partnership and the shared commitment to keeping our youth…
What's one event that combines fun frights, a good cause, and a bag full of candy? If you guessed the Creepy Crawly Walk, you're right! This fundraiser was on October 30th from 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. on the Tiger Trail at the Upper Elementary, hosted by Salem Senior High School Rotary Interact…
Each year, Veterans Day provides an opportunity for communities to come together and honor and remember sacrifices made by our veterans. Local schools are taking an active role in the celebration with plenty of events and activities planned for veterans and their families, with most inviting…
For a couple of years Salem High School cross country coach Will Hubbs has said the work ethic of Zoey Elliott will get her to the Missouri Cross Country State Championships.
As I nervously stepped through the doors on my first day at the Salem Public Library, the familiar, comforting scent of old books instantly eased my anxiety. I began my role as a librarian in early October, unsure of what to expect. Though those first moments were filled with nerves, the exp…
The Iron County C-4 BETA organization proudly invites local veterans and their families to attend a Veterans Day Breakfast in recognition of their service and sacrifice. The event will take place at the Elmer P. Beard Gymnasium in Viburnum, Missouri on Tuesday, Nov. 11.
The Green Forest 4-H Club held its regular club meeting 6:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 13 at First Baptist Church.
Golden leaves danced in the wind as excited students stepped off the bus and into a world filled with orange gourds, corn mazes, and cozy fall memories at the pumpkin patch. The third-grade class from Salem Upper Elementary enjoyed the perfect autumn field trip at Pete's Pumpkin Patch on Fri…
What's the one place you can look at animals, have a fun fright, and see the proper use of tax money all at once? If you guessed Boo at the Zoo located at the Saint Louis Zoo, you're correct! Boo at the Zoo is an exciting, Halloween-themed event at the zoo from Oct. 13 to Oct. 29. I had the …
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