Cherokee County Jail Report

Tommy Mcneer Bailey, 43, was arrested Tuesday by Quapaw Marshals on charges of domestic battery; physical contact in rude manner and is being held in lieu of $500 bail.Joshua Max Green, 33, was arrested Tuesday by Cherokee County Sheriff’s Deputies on charges of aggravated burglary battery of a Law...

Finding Jesus in the temple

There is very little written or known definitively about Jesus’ adolescence.

Meals On Wheels Lunch Menu

Meals are for those 60 years or older. Consultation with SEK-AAA dietitian may be arranged. This institution is an equal opportunity provider. To order or cancel a meal, please call your site between 9 a.m. and 12 p.m. on the day before.

CALENDAR

Friday, December 6 •Titan Basketball vs.Colgan 4:30 p.m.•Lady Titan wrestling Kansas-Oklahoma Tournament at Caney 2 p.m.Saturday, December 7•Baxter Springs American Legion Breakfast 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. the American Legion Post•Cherokee County Christmas parades•Riverton at noon•Baxter Springs at 2...

County tornado discussed

The Local Emergency Planning Committee heard (right) Steve Runnels, Warning Coordination Meteorologist from Springfield, Missouri dissected the May tornado in Cherokee County minute-by -minute. (below) Listening were Baxter Springs Mayor Kelly Abbott, Commissioner Lorie Johnson, Sheriff Chief...

Storm siren use reviewed by LEPC

County first responders and emergency personnel met Tuesday with a warning coordination meteorologist from the Springfield National Weather Service office.Steve Runnels, of NOAA National Weather Service met with the Local Emergency Planning committee to dissect the May 2024 tornado in Cherokee...

Man dies in machinery accident

A 911 call on the morning of Monday, December 2, brought emergency responders to an area near 12945 Southwest Beasley Road.Clinton Smith, 54, of rural Columbus was found dead at the scene after dying in an accident involving a pecan picking machine.He was found by a coworker who was sent to the...

Holiday fundraiser for DBLO charity

A special Christmas fundraiser for Dream Big Little One is in progress through December 31. Those donating $50 or more will receive a beautiful 2024 Dream Big Christmas tree ornament.

Whooping cough case diagnosed

A person associated with Riverton School District has been diagnosed with Pertussis (whooping cough). Pertussis is an infection that affects the airways and can easily spread from person to person by coughing or sneezing. Pertussis vaccine vaccinations need to be up to date.