December 2022
Randall Lynn Smith
December 13, 1955 — November 29, 2022 On Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2022, Randall Lynn Smith died at Faith Presbyterian Hospice in Dallas.
Christmas Homes Tour scheduled Sunday
Five homes will be featured in this year’s Christmas Homes Tour, sponsored by Friends of Jim the Wonder Dog. The tour runs from noon to 5 p.m.
Federal broadband funding to come to Missouri
Newly created Federal Communications Commission (FCC) maps will determine what share of $42.45 billion in federal broadband funding will come to the state of Missouri through the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment program (BEAD), a component of the Infrastructure, Investment, and Jobs Act.These maps will identify what locations in the state qualify for assistance from those funds.
Happy holidays
Dear Coach, Last year I had gained 10 pounds over the holidays. Too many parties and goodies.
Gov. Parson announces $10M in grant funding for MO county jail maintenance and improvements across the state
JEFFERSON CITY — Governor Mike Parson announced the availability of up to $10 million in grant funding for maintenance and improvements to jails across the state. “Missouri’s county jails have a key role in our criminal justice system,” Governor Parson said.
Lady Chiefs reach I-70 Conference title matchup
Playing tough defense, the second-seeded Santa Fe Lady Chiefs defeated No. 6-seeded Sweet Springs in the semifinal round of the I-70 Conference Tournament at Alma Wednesday.
Two Lady Owl grapplers win brackets at “Battle of Braids” event
The Marshall Lady Owls had two winners at the “Battle of the Braids” Tournament at Fort Osage High School in Independence event earlier this week. Junior Amaiya McClinton won her 120B weight class bracket.
MVC hoops teams suffer close losses to Park at home
Despite holding the lead late in both games, the Missouri Valley College basketball teams were swept by visiting Park University in a Heart of America Athletic Conference doubleheader in Marshall Wednesday.
MVC ESports team captures Call of Duty National title
The Missouri Valley College eSports Call of Duty: Vanguard team met Chadron State (Neb.) in the National championship final of the NACE Starleague Open Plus Division II Tournament Wednesday evening inside the Missouri Valley eSports Arena. The Vikings won the best-of-five series, 3-0, to capture the program’s first Call of Duty National championship.