Stories from Tuesday, November 5, 2024

Ruth Isabel (Evans) Jackson, 93, our beautiful mother went to be with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, October 30, 2024, at 12:50 p.m. at St. Luke’s East Hospital, Lee’s Summit, Missouri. Our plan was getting her back to her home on hospice. Instead, the Gates of Heaven opened up and the Angels began to sing as our mother reached her destiny, her eternal home, her loving father, God, awaiting her. The heavens lit up and the angels rejoiced!...

City and county governments have approved resolutions supporting veterans leading up to Veterans Day, Monday, Nov. 11. On Thursday, Bourbon County Commissioners unanimously approved Operation Green Light Resolution 13-24 at the request of Commissioner Brandon Whisenhunt...

Republican candidates swept positions from the local to the national level Tuesday, and Bourbon County voters also passed two questions on the ballot, according to unofficial results from the general election in Bourbon County. See Wednesday's print or online edition for full story and unofficial election results...

Fort Scott City Commissioners Tuesday denied a conditional use permit for a Verizon telecommunication tower proposed to be built at 2317 Maple Road. See Wednesday's print or online edition for full story.

Uniontown High School’s cross country teams competed in the Three Rivers League meet, which was hosted by Southeast Cherokee High School Oct. 17 at Weir Baptist Camp. See Wednesday's print or online edition for full story.

The Fort Scott Community College Greyhound men’s basketball team defeated Seward County Community College 70-60 Saturday at Arnold Arena. See Wednesday's print or online edition for full story.

Fort Scott High School’s girl finished 10th as a team at the KSHSAA State Cross Country Championship Saturday in Wamego. See Wednesday's print or online edition for full story.

The Fort Scott High School Tigers racked up 460 yards of total offense in a 49-9 victory over the Coffeyville-Field Kindley Golden Tornado Friday night at Frary Field. See Wednesday's print or online edition for full story.