Stories from Friday, January 8, 2021

WASHINGTON — The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) announced Jan. 5 that Navy Fireman 3rd Class William L. Barnett, 21, of Fort Scott, killed during World War II, was accounted for on Sept. 14, 2020. On Dec. 7, 1941, Barnett was assigned to the battleship USS West Virginia, which was moored at Ford Island, Pearl Harbor, when the ship was attacked by Japanese aircraft. ...

Fort Scott Tourism and Community Development Manager Allyson Turvey provided a recap tourism and community development projects of the past year and upcoming events. She said since the departure of Robert Uhler as community development director, she has “absorbed” his duties. ...

Bourbon County health care entities have received the COVID-19 vaccine, and officials heard more information Thursday about a state plan for distribution. Krista Postai, president and CEO of Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas, said the health organization received 100 doses of the Moderna vaccine as part of the first phase of distribution, which includes healthcare associated workers, hospital staff and local health department staff. ...

It wasn’t a packed house as one would expect for a matchup with Pittsburg, but the smattering of fans in attendance witnessed the Fort Scott Tiger boys notch a 53-49 win over the Purple Dragons Friday night in the FSHS gym. Due to KSHSAA regulations put in place in December, only two parents or guardians per participant’s family may attend winter activities...