First twentyfour hour Cable News Network makes its debut

Monday, May 31 The 152ndst day of the year 213 days left Today in history On June 1, 1980, CNN (Cable News Network), the world’s first 24-hour television news network, makes its debut.

CCAA performance raises funds

The Cherokee County Arts Association gathers performers from the area to promote cultural arts in Cherokee County. Talent is found from Talent is found from attorneys to pharmacists, youth to senior citizens.

Special election for USD493 bonds

The $14-million Columbus School District bond issue to build new buildings at the high school and Central junior high will be a special election.

US Open comes to Claythorne

The 2021 NSCA U.S. Open brings the world to Cherokee County for the next week, as Claythone Lodge hosts the event beginning Monday. There have been over 1,000 shooters registered for the opportunity to compete.

Baxter Lions Club to recycle plastic bags

The Baxter Springs Lions Club will be receiving a new recycling bin. This bin will be used to collect plastic bags, such as grocery store sacks, newspaper sacks, and clean Ziploc bags. For every 500 pounds of recycled plastic, the recycling company is able to make a park bench.

Blizzard re-arrested after bond revocation

Less than two weeks after her release on a $500,000 bond, Kimberly Blizzard was taken into custody when the Attorney General’s Office filed a motion to revoke bond, charging she allegedly failed to comply with some of the terms set by the court.

May rainfall below average

According to the song “April showers bring May flowers what do May showers bring?” It seems it rained almost every day during the entire month of May but, what it seems is not necessarily a fact. The Columbus City weather station at the City Water Works reported only 4.

Cherokee County Real Estate Transfers

Jacob Daniel Lester and Brooke Marie Prier, Carl Junction, Mo. conveyed a deed to the property located at 105 West Avenue, Baxter Springs to Drake Adams, Baxter Springs. The deed was recorded May 24, 2021.