Des Arc News

Mark Twain National Forest is looking for a few good proposals to restore, re-use, preserve and recycle buildings on five historically-significant properties, according to a news release.

Eight men from the Doniphan area were charged this week with conspiracy to illegally hunt deer in the Mark Twain National Forest with the aid of dogs.

Current college students or individuals who have been accepted for college enrollment who are interested in Mark Twain National Forest summer job internships have until Dec.

Posted on Wednesday, November 11, 2009 at 6:06 p.m. The five Lafayette County men face various charges ranging from forcible sodomy, rape of a child less than 12 years old, and use of a child in a sexual performance.

Missouri conservation officials are trying to learn more about the state's population of black bears as their numbers increase.

A hunter who went missing over night was found around 7:30 a.m. this morning outside of Millersburg.

Autumn brings on loads of opportunities for folks to get in some quality fresh-air time and exercise.

Colors are at their peak in much of the Mark Twain Forest near Ava. Southeast of Springfield, Ava puts on a colorful fall finale along the trail.

Time changes aren't the only things to visit the Ozarks twice a year. The fall foliage is beginning to change.

Feral hogs and Russian Boars, also known as Razorbacks, are the problem because they spread disease to people, pets and livestock.

The winners are, in order from left, Marty Yount from Greenville, Mo., Chris Friedlein from Gibson City, Evan Coombs from Bloomington and Roy Usery from Des Arc, Mo.