Stories from Wednesday, November 21, 2018

As many people are preparing to travel, organizing family get-togethers and finalizing their Thanksgiving menus, several local organizations are once again providing hearty Thanksgiving meals to those with no place to go or those in need of a hot meal and/or fellowship over the popular holiday...

Described by co-workers as “dedicated, thoughtful and a good role model,” R-5 teacher and Coach Marsha Hooper is retiring from her post after 27 years with the district. Hooper began her teaching career in 1982 at Sheldon, transferred to Eureka, Kan. in 1989, and landed in Nevada 1992 where she has taught physical education, conceptual physics and physical science, and also coaches several sports...

Tom L. Charles, 62, Richards, Mo., passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2018, at Nevada Regional Medical Center, in Nevada. Tom was born May 23, 1956, in Nevada, to Rex Washington and Jean (Douglas) Charles. Tom attended school in Nevada and graduated from Nevada High School Class of 1974. ...

Hosting Joplin Middle School in their first home meet of the season, the Nevada Middle School wrestling team dazzled the home faithful Monday night — coming out on top after winning 28 of 51 overall matches. Nevada Tiger results • Joseph Fahnestock: 107 pounds, 3-0...

With the season rapidly approaching second year Northeast Vernon County Lady Knights head basketball coach Jenny Allard has set the bar high for her club. The Lady Knights are led by 2017-18 First-Team All GVVC selection Makinsey Conner. Conner, a senior wing forward, eclipsed the 1,000 career-point plateau a season ago, and also led the team in rebounds — as NEVC finished 15-8 overall and 3-3 in the Golden Valley Vernon County Conference...

The Nevada Tiger freshman basketball team kicked off its season on a high-note, besting host El Dorado Springs 42-35 Tuesday evening. The 1-0 Tigers were led by Evan Rea, who dropped in a game-high 17 points, while Owen Swearingen chipped in 12, Caleb Egarta, 7; Nathan Johnson, four; and Jerimia Collins, two...