LATEST: Professional Development day Monday at Houston Schools; no students on campus.
Cabool chamber names CHC Home Center ‘Business of the Year’
Its annual banquet was held Friday at Garden Inn Truck Plaza.
FEATURED
HHS Scholar bowl wins 6th consecutive SCA crown
The team, which also earned 4 individual medals, is coached by Jason Pounds.
Willow, Liberty represent SCA with basketball district championships
Both teams won their respective Class 3 District 9 Tournaments.
Hospital board hears about patient satisfaction scores, potential provider
Several updates were heard during a Feb. 24 meeting.
Sheriff: A tragic loss of life
The events of Feb. 23, 2026 that stretched into the early morning hours of Feb. 24 will go down in history as one of the darker days for law enforcement in Missouri.
TOP SToRIES
Seniors vs. staff basketball, boys volleyball set for Friday at HHS
Admission is $1 with proceeds benefiting the annual ESPYs awards banquet.
Pedestrian killed Monday by unknown motorist
The accident occurred on U.S. 60, the state patrol said.
HHS drama department performing ‘Murder at the Malt Shop’ this week
Performances are 7 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday as well as a 3 p.m. matinee Saturday at the Melba Theater.


Obituaries
OBITUARY: Arthur Lee Kirkwood Jr.
He passed away Thursday, Feb. 19.
OBITUARY: James Walter (J.W.) Scheets
He passed away Thursday, Feb. 19.
OBITUARY: Bradley Eugene Cope
He passed away Saturday, Feb. 14.
OBITUARY: Charles Edward Riley
He passed away on Friday, Feb. 6.
OBITUARY: Vera Mae Byse
She passed away Wednesday, Feb. 4.













