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Cherokee County Jail Report

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Thursday, March 19, 2026
Dezamin Rea Scott Cunningham, 26, was arrested Wednesday by Cherokee County Sheriff’s Deputies on two counts of failure to appear and was released on $770 bail.Clinton Thomas Darnell, 41, was arrested Wednesday by Galena Police officers on charges of domestic battery; knowing or reckless bodily...

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Thursday, March 19, 2026
Friday, March 20•Clean and Serene Narcotics Anonymous meeting Galena Community Room 6 p.m.Saturday, March 21•Breaking the Chains of Addiction Narcotics Anonymous Spiritual Support Group at the Fellowship Baptist Church in Baxter Springs 4 p.m.Sunday, March 22 •Attend the Church of your...
Briley Brakebill, (right) was named the eighth grade Daughters of the American Revolution chapter essay winner. Corbin Wheeler and Gavin Potts (above) coproduced a video that earned first place at both the chapter and state levels. All three are students in Mary Colvin’s Southeast eighth grade American History class. Courtesy photo.

Briley Brakebill, (right) was named the eighth grade Daughters of the American Revolution chapter essay winner. Corbin Wheeler and Gavin Potts (above) coproduced a video that earned first place at both the chapter and state levels. All three are students in Mary Colvin’s Southeast eighth grade American History class. Courtesy photo.

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Southeast students recognized by DAR

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Thursday, March 19, 2026
Three Southeast Middle School students started their spring break by being recognized for their hard work and achievements.Students in Mary Colvin’s eighth grade American History class recently had the opportunity to participate in the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) essay and video...

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Hutley wins ‘Rookie of the Year’ award

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Thursday, March 19, 2026
The Certified Municipal Clerk and Finance Officer Association (CCMFOA) is pleased to announce Ruth Hutley, City Clerk, for the City of Columbus, as the winner of Rookie of the Year award.The Certified Municipal Clerk and Finance Officer Association (CCMFOA) is pleased to announce that Ruth Hutley,...

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Fire results in total loss despite efforts

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Thursday, March 19, 2026
On the evening of March 13, the Columbus Fire Department responded to a working structure fire at 3205 SW Messer Road.At 5:39 p.m., firefighters were dispatched after reports of a residential structure fire.

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Two injury accidents within an hour

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Thursday, March 19, 2026
Two injury accidents occurred in a short time span March 16. The first accident occurred at approximately 3:19 p.m. at the intersection of Highway U166 and Southwest 20th Street.A 1993 Chevrolet C15 driven by Timothy John Sherman, 26, Miami, Okla., was traveling south on Southwest 20th Street.

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Amazon Army presentation at genealogy meet

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Thursday, March 19, 2026
Linda Knoll, local educator and historian, will be presenting a program titled “The March of the Amazon Army — The Fight For Labor Rights and Social Justice in the Kansas Coal Fields” Tuesday, March 24 at 6:30 p.m. at the Cherokee County Genealogy Library located at 100 South Tennessee in Columbus.
Livestock Association Officers elected for the 2026 year are (not in order) president Jake Hall, Vice President Ethan Hodge, Secretary Laura Holmes, Treasurer Josie Welch, Public Relations Serena Brown. Board officers are Robert Beal, Nancy Herrenbruck, David Holmes, Jason Wells, Jerry Sealy and Will Maxton. Courtesy photo.

Livestock Association Officers elected for the 2026 year are (not in order) president Jake Hall, Vice President Ethan Hodge, Secretary Laura Holmes, Treasurer Josie Welch, Public Relations Serena Brown. Board officers are Robert Beal, Nancy Herrenbruck, David Holmes, Jason Wells, Jerry Sealy and Will Maxton. Courtesy photo.

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Livestock Association makes plans for Expo

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Thursday, March 19, 2026
The annual Spring Livestock Show Expo sponsored by the Cherokee County Livestock Improvement Association will be held Saturday, April 25, at the Cherokee County Fairgrounds.
Mining industry brought immigrants to area

Mining industry brought immigrants to area

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Mining industry brought immigrants to area

Ella Buzzard
Tuesday, March 17, 2026
Genealogy CornerThe one occupation or industry which brought many people to Cherokee and Crawford Counties was coal mining. Americans migrated from different states in the Midwest, the Appalachian area and the South.

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Good neighbors build strong community

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Tuesday, March 17, 2026
Julie Beeman Family Resource Management and Entrepreneurship Agent, Wildcat Extension DistrictDo you know your neighbors? In today’s busy world, many of us do not have a personal connection with those living closest to our own families.
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