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Local student uses second skin to promote unity (10/5/19)

While the mere thought of donning the suit might make some folks feel a little claustrophobic, it’s like a second skin to Lucas Corbin, AKA Oscar the Tiger. A Nevada High School junior, Corbin says he can tolerate nearly three and a half hours in the steamy getup and loves every minute of it...
Peery committed to students' long-term health (10/15/19)

Kaylee Peery cares about nothing more than the success and long-term health of the student-athletes she oversees. Peery, a Certified Athletic Trainer with Nevada Regional Medical Center, is also invaluable to the Nevada R-5 school district. Dating back several years, Peery has been a fixture at Nevada High athletic events as the lead athletic trainer...
Big 8 West: Cassville carves up Tigers, 42-14 (10/12/19)

CASSVILLE — A breakthrough victory wasn't in the cards Friday night as the Nevada Tigers were pummeled by the Cassville Wildcats, 42-14. The Big 8 Conference West division loss moves Nevada to 0-7 overall and 0-4 in the Big 8 West, while extending their losing skid to 13...
"The Hallelujah Girls" play review: A feisty southern romantic comedy (10/9/19)

Are life’s little stresses making you wish a little too fervently for a holiday? Are your adult children still learning those important lessons about boundaries? Is your love life too cold? Too fictional? Too absent? Is your arch nemesis pounding on the gates with a bulldozer? Ma’am, it sounds like you need a day at the spa. ...
FBI awards certificates to NMS students for achievement (10/9/19)

FBI Special Agent Troy Murdock presented certificates to Nevada middle school students for their achievement of the Starfish Award – Safe Online Surfing Program. Back in May, the students in Jill Barrett’s sixth grade technology class participated in the program and scored a class average of 94.38 percent on FBI posttest...
Name the bear contest and silent auction (10/9/19)

Even though only in its second year, the success of Nevada Parks and Recreation’s Flannel Fest event held on Saturday may be an indication that the free festival has potential for growth, which is what the department is hoping. The team is already making plans for next year and brainstorming ideas for possible future attractions...
Bronaugh Aldermen discuss water issues (10/8/19)

H2O was a major topic of discussion at the Bronaugh Board of Aldermen's regular monthly meeting Monday evening. Near the onset of the meeting, Bronaugh Mayor Sherry Brown delivered her water report. "The pump at the tower that pumps chlorine into the clear-well (is) causing some problems," Brown said...
Lady Tigers reel off sixth consecutive victory, secure No. 1 district tournament seed (10/11/19)

While the phrase "peaking at the right time" has become cliche in sports, that's precisely what the Nevada Lady Tiger softball team is doing. With the postseason just around the corner Nevada extended its win streak to six games, dispatching visiting Carl Junction, 11-1, in a five-inning run-rule Wednesday evening at Bushwhacker Field...
Flannel Fest a success, despite rain (10/8/19)
United Way to host Oktoberfest Saturday (10/9/19)

The United Way of Vernon County will present Oktoberfest 2019 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 12, on the corner of Washington and Walnut streets north of Great Southern Bank. Several activities are planned throughout the day including a chili cook-off sponored by Missouri Eagle LLC. ...