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Leslie Minor and her husband, Columbus Firefighter, James Minor, help serve Chicken and Noodles at the Malachi Brown fundraiser in Baxter Springs. Over 700 meals were served.

Leslie Minor and her husband, Columbus Firefighter, James Minor, help serve Chicken and Noodles at the Malachi Brown fundraiser in Baxter Springs. Over 700 meals were served.

Response for firefighter fundraiser overwhelming

Tina Creech said her sister Jessica was overwhelmed with gratitude at the response and support they received at the Baxter Springs Fire Department Auxiliary fundraiser for the Malachi Brown this past Saturday.

VFW dinner for veterans Friday

A baked ham dinner will be served Friday, November 12, at the Columbus VFW post 1372 beginning at 11 a.m. until 6 p.m. All veterans and their spouses may eat free. All others are welcome with a donation of $7. The menu will include baked ham, roasted potatoes, green beans and dinner roll.

Healthy holidays focus on activity, food

The holidays are coming but your exercise and diet routines do not have to change with it. It may seem, at times, that the holidays cause changes in our exercise and diet routines. But by making a few modifications we can continue to be physically active and eat healthy even during the holidays.
Southeast students place at rodeo

Southeast students place at rodeo

Southeast students place at rodeo

Southeast High School had three students participate in rodeo events at the Lucky J. Arena in Carthage, Mo. over the weekend. Quintonn Lunsford, Eli Pritchett and Wyatt Scales are all members of the Missouri High School Rodeo Association.
Donations sought by Baxter food pantry

Donations sought by Baxter food pantry

Donations sought by Baxter food pantry

It’s here, the time for joy and thanksgiving is upon us. November is the time when people start thinking about giving back and helping others. The Thanksgiving Holiday helps people remember to be more thankful for what they have and remember those in need.
Residents and staff

Residents and staff

Residents and staff

Residents and staff at Columbus Autumn Place dressed up like prison inmates for Halloween. Administrator Connie Bennett served as warden. Spooky decorations adorned the walls and ceiling of the facility to add to the holiday feel.