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Cookin-N-Khakis represented by Nate Long was the overall champion in the Columbus Day Police, Pork and Pride barbecue competition. Long placed first in Chicken, Ribs and Pork.

Cookin-N-Khakis represented by Nate Long was the overall champion in the Columbus Day Police, Pork and Pride barbecue competition. Long placed first in Chicken, Ribs and Pork.

Inaugural police barbecue a success

News Staff
Friday, October 21, 2022
Columbus Police Department hosted the first Police, Pork and Pride barbecue contest during Columbus Days. The overall winner was Nate Long with Cookin-N-Khakis, winning first place in three categories. Three entrants claimed bragging rights for their barbecue skills.
Rhanda Andrews was presented with the Baxter Springs American Legion Post 206 Officer of the year award. Legion Commander Darryl Nadeau presented the award at a recent meeting. She was nominated by Baxter Springs Police Chief Brian Henderson. Courtesy photo.

Rhanda Andrews was presented with the Baxter Springs American Legion Post 206 Officer of the year award. Legion Commander Darryl Nadeau presented the award at a recent meeting. She was nominated by Baxter Springs Police Chief Brian Henderson. Courtesy photo.

Rhanda Andrews

News Staff
Friday, October 21, 2022
Rhanda Andrews was presented with the Baxter Springs American Legion Post 206 Officer of the year award. Legion Commander Darryl Nadeau presented the award at a recent meeting. She was nominated by Baxter Springs Police Chief Brian Henderson.

Fundraiser for Campbell, Richards set

News Staff
Friday, October 21, 2022
A pulled pork sandwich dinner is planned for Susan Soper Campbell and John Richards Wednesday, October 26 from 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at the 4-H Building. Menu will consist of pulled pork sandwich, chips, dessert and a drink for a donation. Carry out and delivery. Call 620-674-1612 day of dinner.

Register now for Zombie 5K

News Staff
Friday, October 21, 2022
Get out your best costume and join the Titan Band Zombie 5K Run Saturday, October 29. This will be the second year for the event and the route is a certified course. Come run, crawl or creep your way along the route. Register at www.titanband.
In the Back Yard Burger category of the Police, Pork and Pride barbecue contest first place went to Praise the Lard and Marvin Barnaby. Second place went to Elevated Meat’s Paul Evans and third place to Nate Long with Cookin-NKhakis.

In the Back Yard Burger category of the Police, Pork and Pride barbecue contest first place went to Praise the Lard and Marvin Barnaby. Second place went to Elevated Meat’s Paul Evans and third place to Nate Long with Cookin-NKhakis.

In the Back Yard Burger category of the Police

News Staff
Friday, October 21, 2022
In the Back Yard Burger category of the Police, Pork and Pride barbecue contest first place went to Praise the Lard and Marvin Barnaby. Second place went to Elevated Meat’s Paul Evans and third place to Nate Long with Cookin-NKhakis.
Members of the Class of 1972

Members of the Class of 1972

Members of the Class of 1972

News Staff
Friday, October 21, 2022
Members of the Class of 1972 gathered for a reunion during the Columbus Day weekend. Those attending included front row: Rita Wisdom Turnbough, Maurica Riker-Jones, Connie Beecham Egbert, Sheryl Griffith Schneider, Debbie Chesner Zafuta.

Chamber extends appreciation to sponsors, volunteers

News Staff
Tuesday, October 18, 2022
The Columbus Day committee wishes to say “thank you” to the many volunteers for helping put on the Columbus Day Festival and Hot Air Balloon Regatta. It takes many hours of planning and working to put on a festival of this size.
Plan to attend business expo

Plan to attend business expo

Plan to attend business expo

News Staff
Tuesday, October 18, 2022
Space for the Columbus Chamber of Commerce Business EXPO -“Celebrate the Possibilities”, to be held October 20 at the State Theatre Event Center, is filling up .A great way to promote your business, let people know what you offer.
New ideas always welcome for festival

New ideas always welcome for festival

New ideas always welcome for festival

News Staff
Tuesday, October 18, 2022
We have heard that dor fees and what comes Springs, Ark., Kansas City, some locals don’t think there are enough activities going on during the Columbus Day Festival, we are sorry to hear that. We invite those of you that feel that way to participate in the 2023 event.
School lunch week celebrated by local cooks, students

School lunch week celebrated by local cooks, students

School lunch week celebrated by local cooks, students

News Staff
Tuesday, October 18, 2022
The Class of 1967 recently held their 55th Class Reunion Back row: Bill Kimball, Carl Crocker, Jack Johnson, Chet Douthit, Brad Delmont, Larry Coy, Lynny Grant, Vicki Morris-Vicki Vick, Richard Saporito, Bob Epler, Tom Corral, James McLendon, Fred Meyer.
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