Graduation 2026 wraps up Sunday

The graduation season will come to a close Sunday as Galena holds the final commencement of the year.On Saturday both Baxter Springs and Columbus will have their graduation ceremonies on Saturday afternoon.

Columbus Chapter V PEO holds meeting

A business meeting of Chapter V PEO was held April 16 at 6:30 p.m. at the Columbus Technical Campus of Coffeeville Community College. Toni Spieth served as hostess and Betty Martin furnished the raffle prize. Alice Holt was the winner.

Seventh grade authors

Imagine a book about people getting sold by their own parents into slavery just to be able to survive. Huh, that sounds interesting. The book Iqbal by Francesco D’ Adamo, tells about the kids in Pakistan getting sold to a carpet factory so their parents could pay their debts.

Chapter BT of P.E.O. hears about Machu Picchu

Chapter BT of P.E.O. International met at 6 p.m. April 20 in Fellowship Hall of the United Methodist Church in Baxter Springs. Hostesses Mary Kirkpatrick and Sue Commons served ice cream sundaes with all the toppings.

Spring a time for new beginnings

Spring often symbolizes new beginnings and renewal, making it the perfect time to refresh your plate with seasonal produce. Both spring and summer offer a wide variety of colorful, flavorful foods packed with nutrients.

Cherokee County Jail Report

Adesyn Barnett, 22, was arrested Saturday on a warrant for another jurisdiction and was released on $2,500 bail.Daniel Dewayne Simmons, was arrested Saturday by Quapaw Marshals on charges of theft of property or services and criminal damage to property and is being held in lieu of $1,250 bail.

Labette County Jail Report

Dedarius Decodiya Lee, 28, was arrested Saturday by Oswego Police officers on charges of driving while license cancelled, suspended or revoked, criminal damage to property, criminal deprivation of property, aggravated domestic battery, aggravated kidnapping and vehicle liability insurance required...

Spring crop field day planned May 19

K-State Research and Extension will host its Spring Crops Field Day 2026 on Tuesday, May 19, at its Southeast Research and Extension Center at 25092 Ness Road in Parsons. This is our biggest field program of the year, and we have great topics lined up!Registration begins at 8:30 a.m.

Crawford County deputies in officer involved shooting

The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) is investigating an officerinvolved shooting that occurred Thursday night in Bourbon County involving deputies from the Crawford County Sheriff’s Office.The Crawford County Sheriff’s Office requested KBI assistance at approximately 11:40 p.m. Thursday, May 7.

Health benefits of social interaction

Socialization is more than a pleasant part of daily life—it is a vital contributor to long‑term health and well‑being. Human beings are naturally social, and staying connected with others supports both emotional stability and cognitive strength.