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Sarah Rose-Bailey, the Ripley County Chamber of Commerce choice for 2024 Educator of the Year, admits that on the day members visited her classroom to make the announcement, “I was having one of those days doubting my ability to make a difference, wondering in what ways I could improve.”...

Russell William Crook, 57, of Doniphan has been charged with a Class D felony of second degree domestic assault and a Class D felony of harassment against a woman. Charges stem from an incident which reportedly took place Nov. 30, at which time Crook allegedly fired a gun, then attempted to choke the victim and threatened her life...

Three Doniphan men will face eight felony counts involving weapons, all the result of a night time ride which might have had deadly consequences for a local family. According to Ripley County Sheriff’s Reports, Jordan Everett Levi Sumner, 23, Gauge Bissette, 22, and Gunnar Don Hill, 20, allegedly were active participants in a Dec. 2 drive-by shooting aimed at a Fairdealing residence...

The “Christmas Comes to Doniphan” event brought holiday cheer to the community on Saturday, Dec. 14. The festivities kicked off at 1 p.m. with caroling at the Doniphan Community Center, featuring performances by the Doniphan High School Choir, Sovereign Grace Reformed Church, and American Patriots from First Baptist Church of Doniphan...

For the first time, Naylor is in the spotlight as the Ripley County Chamber of Commerce choices for both educator and citizen of the year. Teacher Sarah Rose Bailey and best citizen Hazel Slusher both said they “couldn’t have been more surprised” at the sudden appearance of a delegation of chamber members to their work sites Dec. 5...

A 40-year-old Doniphan man has been charged with a Class D felony of Assault in the second degree, following a joint investigation between the Doniphan Police Department and the Missouri Department of Aging. According to Doniphan Police reports, the alleged assault occurred Nov. 19...

An extremely wet weekend will surely result in extra headaches for county road crews; however, while grading can’t be accomplished, equipment maintenance can. Road Crew Foreman Dale Beston told the commission during Wednesday’s meeting that the brakes on the dump truck must be repaired, and the estimate to hire the work to be done came in at $5,306...

At a time in America when cultural unity and even spiritual peace often seem to be in short supply, musicians at a Poplar Bluff church are working hard to restore the true meaning of Christmas in the hearts and homes of the area. Doniphan area pianist Leonard Gladden will be part of the 15-member chamber orchestra that will accompany the 50-voice choir. The orchestra will feature strings, brass, woodwinds and percussion...

The R & B Veterans Club, located on highway 21 N, two miles from the 160 E junction is no stranger to hosting benefits and fundraisers for those in need. In January 2019, after the passing of operator Larry Jordan, the R & B Veterans Club was left to his sons Jim, Jason and Larry II, all Army veterans...

Beta Sigma Xi sorority has once again demonstrated its commitment to community service with annual donations to those in need, part of its help for the holidays efforts. The organization conducted a food drive, donating canned goods along with a $300 check to Lean On Me, to be used as needed...