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Linda Ann Pruitt
(Obituary ~ 04/08/25)
Linda Ann Pruitt, age 71, resident of Fort Scott, Kan., passed away Monday, April 7, 2025, at Centerpoint Medical Center in Independence, Mo. She was born May 8, 1953, in Fort Scott, the daughter of Walton “Walt” and Evelyn Vest Ham. She attended Prescott, Kan., grade school, Pleasanton, Kan., high school, and Fort Scott Community College. ... -
Judith Ann (Franklin) Beasley
(Obituary ~ 04/08/25)
Judith Ann (Franklin) Beasley was born in Chanute, Kan., on June 3, 1951, to Robert Lee Franklin and Frances Ilene (Tripp) Franklin. As the oldest of four children and as her mother battled sickness, she learned early on to take care of those around her. ... -
Milburn to become newest county commissioner
(Local News ~ 04/08/25)
A Bourbon County Republican committee appointed a new Third District county commissioner during a convention Saturday morning at the Danny and Willa Ellis Family Fine Arts Center. Precinct committee members nominated and heard remarks from four candidates before moving to closed session for deliberation and interviews of candidates. Kaety Bowers, chairwoman of the party, said after a tie in the first round of voting, candidate Mika Milburn won the vote in a second round of voting... -
County commissioner says question is not if, but how to zone
(Local News ~ 04/08/25)
A statement read by Bourbon County Commissioner David Beerbower spurred further discussion during Monday’s commission meeting on zoning and an advisory board the commission plans to implement as efforts continue to find a plan that works for the county... -
Raiders nip Lady Tigers in pitcher’s duel
(High School Sports ~ 04/08/25)
The Frontenac Raiders edged the Fort Scott High School Lady Tigers 2-1 Monday at Don Hewett Field. The Lady Tigers (4-1) took their first loss of the season despite out-hitting the Raiders, five hits to three. Fort Scott’s starting pitcher Kyndal Aikin, the losing pitcher, recorded 21 outs in the contest. Allie Brown led the Lady Tigers with two hits... -
Tigers blank Dragons
(High School Sports ~ 04/08/25)
The Fort Scott High School Tiger baseball team began its SEK League slate with an 8-0 shutout of the Pittsburg Purple Dragons Tuesday at Jaycee Ballpark. See Wednesday's print or online edition for full report.
