Highlandville News

A group of Christian County home owners wants officials to step in and take away more than 50 dogs.

Highlandville -- After years of helping strays that roamed the highway or were dumped at her home, Shawn Rhoades is now the one looking for help.

Six-year-old Tyler Eagen stayed up after his dad went to work at 6 a.m last Wednesday and, as he often does, started making a snack while everyone else slept.

The Cape Girardeau Police Department released the following items. Arrests do not imply guilt.

What a incredible day last Sunday was at Close Memorial Park. When I arrived at the park around 2 p.m., both the upper and lower parking lots were full so I waited a couple minutes to find an open space.

A man from Highlandville is accused of stealing $192,815 from his employer in Ozark.

Expect Interstate 44 lanes to be closed today at points between Marshfield and Lebanon and near Joplin.

Investigators say cattle rustlers are at it again in Christian County. Deputies say someone stole five cows and five calves from a field in Nixa.

In new area roadwork: - New traffic signals are to be in full operation at EE and Alliance Avenue.

Emergency bridge repairs are taking place in the southbound lanes of U.S. 65 near Sawmill Road southeast of Highlandville, according to the Missouri Department of Transportation website.

A Highlandville man was taken to the hospital this morning after a crash in Stone County.

Christian County announced it would hold seven public meetings in February, March and April to receive input from residents regarding changes and updates to its comprehensive plan, according to a news release.

A Highlandville women was taken to the hospital Thursday night after a crash in Greene County.

Gary L. Jackson, 62, of Springfield, died Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2009. He was born March 11, 1946, and raised in Belleville, Ill.

Nixa -- The Nixa Area Chamber of Commerce held its annual meeting and awards banquet Saturday at its new Summit Room as the Chamber celebrates 20 years.

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Ozark -- The Christian County Animal Shelter is one step closer to its goal of building a new facility.

For Greene County Commissioner Harold Bengsch, a gift he received when he was 5 years old was one he'll never forget.

Shirley Fenley only has eyes for Santa. All shapes, sizes and colors. Moving parts and vocals are optional.

Askinosie Chocolate invites kids to the chocolate factory to make chocolate bark from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, at Askinosie's Chocolate Factory, 514 E. Commercial St.