Baxter firefighter dies from injuries

An entire county was devastated Thursday as word spread of the death of Baxter Springs volunteer firefighter Lt. Malachi Brown. His wife posted on a social media site that the 32-year old firefighter had succumbed Wednesday night in a Springfield hospital. “He fought so hard for so long and we are so proud of the man he was. Thank you for all your prayers and support,” said his wi...

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