Stories from Tuesday, May 11, 2021

The Fort Scott Tigers saw a 4-0 lead after three innings slip away in a varsity matchup with the Frontenac Raiders Monday night at Dave Regan Stadium. The Tigers (10-9) went through three pitchers as they tried to hold a Raider team that scored three runs in the fourth, two runs in the fifth and sixth innings, and one in the seventh to keep the Tigers at bay and notch an 8-4 win...

On May 4, 2021, the curtains closed on the life of John Phillip “Phil” Hammons after being on life’s stage for 77 years with his quick wit, his roaring laughter, and his irrepressible personality. The world was graced with Phil’s presence on March 23, 1944 in Fort Scott, Kan., the second son of Carol and Paul Hammons, brother to Stephen Carson. He was best described by his sainted mother Carol...”He’s never been quite right.”...

An open house will be held beginning with the Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce Coffee at 8 a.m. Thursday to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Billiard Hammer Hartman lnsurance Agency at 20 S. National Ave. The open house will continue throughout the day...

County officials continue to debate the pros and cons of county-wide zoning. On May 4, Bourbon County Commissioners and County Counselor Justin Meeks discussed flood plains, free will, and the differences between zoning and codes enforcement.