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Cherokee County Court Docket

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Friday, May 9, 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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Monday, May 5, 2025
Tuesday, May 6•LEPC meets 9 a.m. at the Sheriff’s Department •Bunco activities at the Cherokee County Hospitality Center 516 N. Kansas 1 p.m.-3 p.m. Everyone welcome.•Recovery through Christ Fellowship 7 p.m. Fellowship Baptist Church in Baxter Springs.•JV Baseball CNC double header at Riverton,...
The winner of the Baxter Springs Cowtown Days Hot Dog eating contest.

The winner of the Baxter Springs Cowtown Days Hot Dog eating contest.

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The winner of the Baxter Springs Cowtown Days Hot Dog eating contest

News Staff
Monday, May 5, 2025
The winner of the Baxter Springs Cowtown Days Hot Dog eating contest on Friday evening was Mickie Hitchcock of Pittsburg. He wolfed down ten hot dogs in seven minutes and 28 seconds. Cory and Amber Moates of Moates Excavating sponsors of the event are with the winner.
Film maker Aaron Thompson with Hank Thomas, grandson of baseball legend Walter Johnson, during a screening event at the Bicknell Family Center for the Arts. Johnson pitched for the Washington Senators in the early 1900’s. He is best known for his duels with another legend, Babe Ruth. Courtesy photo.

Film maker Aaron Thompson with Hank Thomas, grandson of baseball legend Walter Johnson, during a screening event at the Bicknell Family Center for the Arts. Johnson pitched for the Washington Senators in the early 1900’s. He is best known for his duels with another legend, Babe Ruth. Courtesy photo.

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Local man immortalizes ‘Big Train’

News Staff
Monday, May 5, 2025
The efforts to honor two pivotal figures in baseball history have been captured in a new documentary by filmmaker Aaron Thompson.Thompson is a former resident of Columbus and graduate of Columbus High School.He has been a Pittsburg State University’s videographer since 2019, is also a graduate...
Baxter Springs High School prom royalty

Baxter Springs High School prom royalty

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Baxter Springs High School prom royalty

News Staff
Monday, May 5, 2025
Baxter Springs High School prom royalty was crowned recently. The names were incorrectly printed in a previous issue. At left King Jacob Grant and Queen Olivia Edmondson. At right Prince Wyatt Alexander and Princess Lydia Paciorek. Courtesy photos.
Dr. Brian Smith

Dr. Brian Smith

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Superintendent gets FFA award

Dr. Brian Smith
Monday, May 5, 2025
A special presentation at the annual Columbus Future Farmers of America awards banquet was presented to retiring School Superintendent Dr. Brian Smith.“Tonight it is our distinct honor to recognize Dr. Brian Smith as an honorary Chapter Degree recipient,” said K.C Youngblood, Columbus FFA Sponsor.

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Child porn arrest in Baxter

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Monday, May 5, 2025
The newly formed Cherokee County Sherriff’s Office Internet Crimes Against Children Unit received a tip about possible child pornography being shared by a person in Cherokee County.An investigation was immediately initiated, and information was obtained that led to a search warrant being issued for...
Preparing for the hot dog eating contest Matt Case, manager of the Cherokee County Farmers Coop, was at the grill. Hundreds of the tasty treats were prepared for the contest and the free hot dogs were provided by Moates Excavating for the Cowtown Days in Baxter Springs.

Preparing for the hot dog eating contest Matt Case, manager of the Cherokee County Farmers Coop, was at the grill. Hundreds of the tasty treats were prepared for the contest and the free hot dogs were provided by Moates Excavating for the Cowtown Days in Baxter Springs.

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Cowtown Days has large turnout

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Monday, May 5, 2025

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Cherokee County Jail Report

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Monday, May 5, 2025
Willard Wayne Carver, 24, was arrested Sunday by Cherokee County Sheriff’s Deputies on charges of aggravated internet trading in child pornography and is being held without bail.Leeann Elizabeth Williams, 40, was arrested Sunday by Cherokee County Sheriff’s Deputies on charges of driving under the...
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