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The prestigious Louis Armstrong Jazz Award was presented to Ruby Stover during the Columbus High School Titan Band Spring Concert May 4. Stover also received the award for Most Spirited. Band director Gae Phillips presented the awards.

The prestigious Louis Armstrong Jazz Award was presented to Ruby Stover during the Columbus High School Titan Band Spring Concert May 4. Stover also received the award for Most Spirited. Band director Gae Phillips presented the awards.

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Columbus Titan Band awards, recognition at Spring Concert

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Monday, May 26, 2025

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Cherokee County Jail Report

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Monday, May 26, 2025
Dallas James Kinnaird, 47, was arrested Monday by Cherokee County Sheriff’s Deputies on charges of driving while suspended, vehicle liability insurance required, unlawful registration, battery of Law Enforcement officer; reckless bodily harm, fleeing or attempting to elude; reckless driving,...

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Labette County Jail Report

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Monday, May 26, 2025
Jimmy Dean Oleston, 40, was arrested Saturday by Chetopa Police officers on charges of driving while license cancelled, suspended or revoked and was released on $663 bail.Wesley Kayedon Case, 18, was arrested Thursday by Oswego Police officers on charges of driving while suspended, maximum speed,...

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Cherokee County Court Docket

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Monday, May 26, 2025
This is the schedule of the District Court Room with Judge Maradeth Frederick presiding. All of the hearings, conferences, arraignments, dismissals, appearances and trials are open to the public.

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CALENDAR

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Thursday, May 22, 2025
Friday, May 23•Cherokee County Commissioners will meet at 9 a.m.•Clean and Serene Narcotics Anonymous meeting Galena Community Room 6 p.m.•CUHS Track and Field Regional meet at Fredonia 2 p.m.Saturday, May 24•Breaking the Chains of Addiction Narcotics Anonymous Spiritual Support Group at the...
Rick Comer

Rick Comer

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Comer named Baxter Springs chief

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Thursday, May 22, 2025
A new Chief of Police was hired by the Baxter Springs City Council Tuesday night at a special meeting of the Council.Baxter Springs Mayor Kelly Abbott appointed school resource officer Rick Comer as the new Baxter Springs Chief of Police following the resig-nation of the former chief Jimmy Hamilton...

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Financial seminar planned

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Thursday, May 22, 2025
Smart Money for Business, Family and individuals financial workshop sponsored by the Columbus Chamber of Commerce will be held Thursday, May 28 at noon in the Community Building. The event is free to Chamber of Commerce members.
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