McDonald County Press

10/24/2024

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ANDERSON -- Rodger Dale Copeland, 53, of Neosho, a night janitor at McDonald County High School, was arrested on Sept. 27 by Neosho Police and McDonald County Sheriff's Office detectives in connection with a camera found in the girls' locker room at MCHS.

07/23/2024

Candidates for the office of sheriff in McDonald County answer questions.

McDonald County sheriff candidates participated in a Q&A session at McDonald County High School’s Performing Arts Center on July 11. The candidates answered a list of pre-written questions they’d received about a month prior and an additional set of questions submitted by event attendees.

06/05/2024

Residents and the city battle for months over the de-annexation of a citizen‘s property.

06/04/2024

A few shots of our youngest residents enjoying America’s favorite pastime.

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06/04/2024

See the damage caused by Sunday’s May 26 storm. Our hearts go out to our NWA neighbors.

Randy Moll/Westside Eagle Observer Tree damage was significant north of Gentry along WPA Road. Residents of the Decatur area awoke early Sunday morning to see the results of apparent tornados that passed through the region at about 1 a.m. The high winds toppled trees, downed power lines, destroyed b...

06/03/2024

What are steamboat graveyards? And how did 300 steamboats sink to the bottom of the Missouri River?!😳⛴️💥 Learn more👇.

The Bella Vista Civil War Round Table is pleased to announce the June 6th program will be titled Steamboat Wrecks on the Missouri River. It will be presented by nationally recognized authors Vicki and Jim Erwin.

06/02/2024

City council meetings provide an opportunity for residents to express their concerns with community leaders. Like these residents, take advantage of this provision granted to all American citizens.

NOEL -- At its monthly meeting held at City Hall, the Noel City Council heard from several citizens regarding concerns varying from animal control to a lack of public restrooms. Already a subscriber? Log in!

06/01/2024

Be sure to stay up-to-date with weather changes and other emergencies. This is a free service available to all residents in McDonald County.

SOUTHWEST CITY -- Community leaders asked the city to consider investing in a mass text emergency system to alert its residents in case of an emergency. On Thursday, May 17, the city reminded residents of an emergency alert system already in place. It's a free service available by signing up. Those....

05/31/2024

Don’t miss out on some summer fun!☀️😎

PINEVILLE -- The city of Pineville is set to hold its second annual Summer Bash event from 5 to 7 p.m. June 1 on Pineville Square.

05/30/2024

This guy can do more tricks on two wheels than most can do on two feet! 🚴🚴

Rachel Dickerson/McDonald County Press Kenny Belaey, nine-time UCI world champion for trials riding in mountain biking, performs on May 14 at the Pineville Elementary School gym. PINEVILLE -- World-famous Belgian trials biker Kenny Belaey, aka "The Magician," performed at Pineville Elementary on May...

05/29/2024

If art is an expression of the artist, these students certainly have a voice. Thank you Anderson Middle School for giving these artists a platform to express themselves.

Rachel Dickerson/McDonald County Press Emma Hobbs, sixth grader at Anderson Middle School, is shown with her drawing that won best of show for her grade level at the Big 8 Conference Art Show in Mount Vernon. It was on display at Anderson Middle School's fine arts show on May 14. ANDERSON--Anderson....

05/29/2024

We’re fortunate to have so many residents supporting and doing their part to better our community.

GOODMAN -- On Tuesday, May 7, Police Chief Samuel Townsend told council members that Kirk Brewer, owner of KB Construction & Contractor LLC, had donated $600 to purchase three new police body cameras for the department officers. The donation prompted Townsend to thank Brewer at the city council meet...

05/24/2024

What are the steps to repair the tower? And how long will it be down? Read here. 👇

GOODMAN -- The city council in Goodman met Tuesday, May 7, to select from the submitted bids of water tower restoration companies Viking Industrial Painting and Maguire Water Tank Construction & Maintenance. After deliberating, the city accepted the bid from Maguire Water Tank Construction & Mainten...

05/23/2024

These safety precautions will ensure visitors are protected at all times.

PINEVILLE -- The McDonald County Courthouse will soon enforce updated security policies, including limited entryways, the utilization of a metal detector at the entry, and an updated list of prohibited items.

05/22/2024

To all MCHS graduates, we're so proud of you and your accomplishments. No doubt, your future is bright. 👩‍🎓👨‍🎓👨‍🎓

Rachel Dickerson/McDonald County Press McDonald County R-1 School District Board of Education President Frank Woods, on behalf of the school board, accepts the class of 2024. McDonald County High School held its graduation ceremony for the class of 2024 on Friday, May 10.    Rachel Dickerson/McDo...

05/21/2024

MCHS students, Toby Moore and Samantha Dowd and the whole Track and Field team, you did us proud! Go Mustangs! 🏆🐎🏆

ANDERSON -- McDonald County High School track teams traveled to Nixa on Saturday for the MSHSAA Class 4 District 6 track meet and brought home some gold medals and impressive scores last weekend.