Three More Coronavirus Deaths In Jasper County
Jasper County Health officials say four people have now died from the coronavirus. The latest deaths include a man in his 60s who tested positive last week. And two men in their 70s who lived at a
NRA Cancels Meeting In Springfield
The National Rifle Association has canceled its annual members meeting that was supposed to take place in Springfield in September over concerns about the pandemic. The NRA moved the meeting from Nashville to Springfield earlier this year
Springfield School District Releases Plans For School Year
The Springfield School District plans to let parents decide where their kids will learn during the fall semester. The district is giving parents until July 31 to decide between full-time virtual learning or a blend of virtual
Former Barton County Inmate Files Lawsuit Alleging Rape, Conditions Of Jail
A civil lawsuit has been filed by a former Barton County inmate against Barton County, its sheriff, and a jailer. The suit filed on July 16 by Tiffany Damota, alleges while being held in the Barton County
Lawsuit Filed Against City of Springfield Regarding Face Mask Ordinance
A lawsuit has been filed with the Greene County Circuit Court against the City of Springfield, Mayor Ken McClure, and seven members of the City Council. The lawsuit, filed by Kristi Fulnecky on behalf of her client,
Springfield-Greene County Health Department Reports 32 COVID-19 Cases Wednesday
Health officials in Greene County reported 32 confirmed cases of COVID-19 today. That bring the county’s total to 864 cases. The health department is currently monitoring 463 active cases.
Springfield Police Investigating Tuesday Afternoon Assault
Springfield Police say they are investigating an assault on Tuesday afternoon on Elizabeth, south of Kearney. A police report says three kids were chased by a woman in a car, and one was hit. Below is a
Parson: I’m Not Anti-Mask, I’m Anti-Mandates
Springfield City Council discussed asking the Governor for a statewide face mask ordinance during its council luncheon on Tuesday. But Governor Parson says he won’t issue one. “I am not anti-mask. What I am is anti-mandates. I
Mayor Of Eureka Springs Says No To Parades, Festivals For Rest Of Year
The mayor of Eureka Springs says festivals, events and parades won’t happen in the city for the rest of the year. Mayor Robert “Butch” Berry is in charge of approving permits for special events in the city
Branson Wastewater To Be Part Of COVID-19 Testing Program
The city of Branson will start testing the town’s wastewater for COVID-19 indicator that may help monitor trends and detect early warnings of the coronavirus. The move is part of a state-wide program, funded by the CDC
