Stories from Wednesday, March 29, 2023

The Nevada Regional Medical Center (NRMC) Board of Directors met in regular session Tuesday evening. Starting off the meeting, NRMC Chief Executive Officer Jason Anglin gave his administrative report. Anglin noted that the hospital's bond days of cash decreased from 19.2 in January to 18.1 in February. In addition, the hospital's gross accounts receivable days decreased from 73 days in December to 70 in February...

Walker Mayor Harold Walter called the Walker City Council Meeting to order on Monday evening, March 27. City Clerk Susan Thompson distributed a detailed handout about the upcoming Water Works and Sewerage System Revenue Bond issue to all attendees, stressing the bond's importance and noting that if it doesn't pass, the city will not be able to apply for grants to fix its sewer issues...

Mickey Dean Mason, 82, of Nevada, passed away Monday, March 27, 2023, in his home following a lengthy illness surrounded by his children. Mickey was born June 15, 1940, to Roy and Ruth Mason of Anderson, Mo. He was raised in McDonald County and was very active in the local farm and agriculture community which became a constant thread of his passions throughout his lifetime...

Ida L. Brown, 79, of Rogers passed away March 25, 2023, in Bentonville. She was born July 19, 1943, in Sandwich, Ill. She was the daughter of Robert and Wilma Wolfe Allen. She was a retired bank cashier. Ida was a very active member and leader of the Women's Ministry of Rogers Christian Church. She enjoyed sewing, crafting, and taking care of her family. She is preceded in death by her parents, and two sisters, Deloris Gayman and Mary Earll...

Randall Glen Murphy, 59, Nevada, Mo., died on Saturday, March 25, 2023, at Mercy Hospital, in Joplin. Randy was born Aug. 28, 1963, in Nevada. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m., Thursday, March 30, at Ferry Funeral Home, in Nevada. Private interment will follow in Milo Cemetery in Milo, Mo...

After a tough loss in Frontenac, Kan., Monday night for their second straight loss, the Tigers turned their fortune around Tuesday evening against the Smith Cotton Tigers after winning 5-2. “It’s really nice to win our first game here at home this year,” stated Head Coach Danny Penn. “Especially after two tough losses the last couple of days to a good Webb City and good Frontenac team. It’s a nice way to start our home schedule this year.”...