Stories from Saturday, April 4, 2015

John Lynn McFarland was born Jan. 30, 1946, in Nevada, Vernon County, Mo., the youngest of five children born to Tom and Audra McFarland. John grew up on the family farm just outside of Moundville. He attended school at Moundville for the early years then attended school at Bronaugh. He graduated in 1964...

I have realized over time that a lot of people think cops wear "bullet proof" vests. I had someone ask me a while back after a law enforcement officer had been shot and killed why he was not wearing his vest? Because if he was, he most certainly would have survived, right?...

Politics is always in the news. If it's not an election year, it's an off election year. No matter. The political parties and we as citizens always find something to talk about. That's part of the process of keeping everyone informed and involved in the discussion of issues that affect each of us...

Hi neighbors. Probably many of you had traditional ways to celebrate another Good Friday. Or perhaps you started observing Passover at sun down on Friday night. This is a weekend of many religious celebrations around the world. But Easter and Passover share some important religious aspects...

Nevada Daily Mail The Vernon County Commission is asking voters to vote "no" Tuesday on the use tax, not to prevent a tax but in order to continue one that is being collected currently so the revenue it is bringing to the county will continue. In 2012, Vernon County first attempted to pass the out-of-state use tax, which keeps in place a 1 percent tax on the titles of vehicles purchased out-of-state, such as cars, boats and trailers. ...

Why are you running? I am running for the Board of Education because I want to continue to work to see that childlren get a great education at Nevada R-5. It has been a privilege to serve on the board for the past six years. During this time I have gained a better understanding of how the board functions and what I can do to help. ...

Why are you running? I have three children, one that has graduated and two that are still in Nevada Schools. I think being actively involved as a parent and patron of the district in helping the school district grow and improve is a worthwhile thing to do. I have learned a great deal over the last three years and feel I can contribute a great deal more to see the school system continue to improve to help all children get the best education possible...

Frank Wilson Why are you running? I am running for school board as an opportunity to help ensure that my children can have the same opportunities that I enjoyed as a former NHS graduate and have even more opportunities both academically and in sports as well as fine arts to "go farther" than have in life...

Nevada Daily Mail Northeast Vernon County Knights southpaw Taylor Highfill tossed a no-hit gem Tuesday against the Bronaugh Wildcats, racking up 12 strikeouts in the 15-0, five inning victory at Bronaugh. The Knights have now reeled off three straight victories, all coming on the road, as they defeated Ballard Wednesday night to improve to 3-2...

Nevada Daily Mail Nevada Tigers sophomore golfer John Quitno is heating up on the links. Quitno won the Joplin Invitational by one stroke over Glendale's Sam Holmes, shooting a two-over par 74. The tournament took place Thursday at the Twin Hills Country Club in Joplin...

Nevada junior varsity girls head basketball coach Jenny Allard has been named as the new Nevada Lady Tigers varsity head basketball coach. Allard replaces Brent Bartlett as the Lady Tigers head coach. After an 18 year run with the Lady Tigers, Bartlett retired from coaching at the conclusion of the 2014-15 season...

The Nevada Tigers track and field team participated in the Carthage Invitational, Thursday. Nevada results ---- 100 meter dash ---- Reagan Bradley (girls), fourth-place, 13 Taylor Manes, third-place, 10.91 Chaden Brandt, sixth-place (tie), 11.7, unofficial time...

The Nevada Tigers tennis team claimed first place at the Fort Scott Invitational, March 31. The Tigers competed against Fort Scott, Pittsburg, and Coffeyville, winning eight of 12 matches. Head-to-head matches Nevada defeated Fort Scott in three out of four matches, Pittsburg in three out of four matches, and split four matches with Coffeyville...

The Bronaugh Lady Wildcats fifth and sixth-grade basketball team closed out its season with a 20-6 home victory over Northeast Vernon County, Wednesday night at Bronaugh. The Lady Wildcats finished the season 8-1, with their only loss coming to Nevada...

Nevada Daily Mail Crappie anglers know that in April the fishing and catching can be excellent, as the fish move into the bank for the annual spawning run which makes an ideal situation for catching a limit of these tasty fish. Veteran crappie anglers say that if you can't catch fish in the spring, you just aren't a true crappie angler...

Nevada Daily Mail The young Nevada Tigers showed maturity beyond their years Saturday afternoon at Lyons Stadium, erasing a late five-run deficit, en route to defeating the Pittsburg Purple Dragons 13-11. With the victory, the Tigers improve to 5-1 (4-0 West Central Conference)...