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Cherokee County Jail Report

Nathan Dwayne Morris, 36, was arrested Wednesday by Cherokee County Sheriff’s Deputies on charges of failure to appear and is being held without bail.
Baxter woman arrested on narcotics charges

Baxter woman arrested on narcotics charges

Baxter woman arrested on narcotics charges

A narcotics search warrant was executed Wednesday morning as part of an ongoing investigation conducted by Cherokee County Sheriff’s Detectives. At approximately 9 a.m.

FRIDAY JANUARY 14, 2022 CALENDAR

Saturday, January 15 •Columbus American Legion Auxiliary Biscuits and Gravy Breakfast 7 a.m.-11 a.m. $5 donation. 128 E. Country Road in Columbus. •Titan Varsity wrestling Basehor-Linwood Tournament 11:30 a.m. Sunday, January 16 •Cub/Boy Scouts meet 6:30 p.m.
The Baxter Springs Chamber of Commerce

The Baxter Springs Chamber of Commerce

The Baxter Springs Chamber of Commerce

The Community Impact award was presented to Phyllis Abbott, a legend in the community for her knowledge, experience and leadership for decades. The award was presented by Chamber President Debbie Hopkins.

Discussion continues on park name change

Discussions on renaming Discovery Park in Columbus continued as part of the City Council work session on Monday evening. Updates from City Administrator Daniela Rivas gave the council new perspective as to how they would move forward on the topic.
After six years of service in the role

After six years of service in the role

After six years of service in the role

After six years of service in the role, Baxter Springs City Council Ward 2 Member Jimmy Younger (left) accepts a certificate of achievement award from Mayor Tim Shallenburger (right). Younger served his last night in the position during the city’s January 11 meeting. Photo by Jacob Spencer.

City of Columbus Court News

The following persons were scheduled to appear before Judge John Bullard in Columbus Municipal Court Monday, January 10 at 4 p.m. Chance T. Baker, 18, Sand Springs, Okla.

Cherokee County Court Docket

Magistrate Court Judge Samuel Marsh Friday, January 14 9 a.m. – Midland Credit Management Inc. Shane Gurnee II, dismissal, (limited civil) 9 a.m. - UHG I LLC vs. Ginger Fillenwarth, dismissal, (limited civil) 9 a.m. – Midland Credit Management Inc. vs. Andrea Dinger, dismissal, (limited civil)