Teachers and retirees were recognized at a breakfast Thursday

Teachers and retirees were recognized at a breakfast Thursday

Teachers and retirees were recognized at a breakfast Thursday

Thursday, May 21, 2026

Teachers and retirees were recognized at a breakfast Thursday. Kelly Karsten (above) and Tracy Parsons (below) were presented with awards recognizing each of them for 25 years of teaching at USD493. Superintendent Dan Grundy presented the certificates.

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Sports 

The Baxter Springs High School not only hosted the Kansas Class 3A Regional Golf Tournament, they placed third and earned a trip for the team to the state tournament. Team members are: Colt McCoy, Landon Atkinson, Jarrett Lawson, Riley Daniel, Ethan McCoy, and Cole Parrish. Courtesy photo.

The Baxter Springs High School not only hosted the Kansas Class 3A Regional Golf Tournament, they placed third and earned a trip for the team to the state tournament. Team members are: Colt McCoy, Landon Atkinson, Jarrett Lawson, Riley Daniel, Ethan McCoy, and Cole Parrish. Courtesy photo.

Baxter Springs golf qualifies for state

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Thursday, May 21, 2026
The Baxter Springs High School Golf Team hosted the Kansas Class 3A Regional, Monday, and came away...
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Lifestyle 

“Greater love has no one than this; to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.” John 15:13 (NIV)

“Greater love has no one than this; to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.” John 15:13 (NIV)

A time of remembrance

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Thursday, May 21, 2026
Memorial Day serves as a solemn observance of the profound sacrifices made by the men and women of...
Many community members joined in the recent celebration and ribbon cutting for Baxter Springs liquor store, Twister Liquor. They are open and ready to serve the community. Photo by Tanya Woolsey.

Many community members joined in the recent celebration and ribbon cutting for Baxter Springs liquor store, Twister Liquor. They are open and ready to serve the community. Photo by Tanya Woolsey.

Andrews on Dean’s List

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Thursday, May 21, 2026
MidAmerica Nazarene University announced its President’s List, Dean’s List and Honor Roll for the...
“Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.” James 1:4 (NIV)

“Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.” James 1:4 (NIV)

Patience in continuous growth

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Thursday, April 23, 2026
During the spring, we see the bloom of the flowers which patiently grew before reaching their full...
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