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Woman Jailed On Drug Charges Following Peace DisturbanceA Doniphan woman was jailed New Year’s Eve on a felony drug charge after a domestic dispute led police to discover meth and possible heroin on her. Both she and a male subject were also arrested for... -
Commission Ends 2024 Business, Answers SB756, Easement InquiriesAs the Ripley County Commission met Dec. 31 for its final session of 2024, the primary business at hand was to pay all the bills and complete the year’s business. However, in the midst of finalizing... -
Out and AboutThe introduction of self-checkout systems was meant to streamline operations and reduce costs. However, the reality appears more complex. While I was out and about this week, finishing up some last... -
Doniphan R-I Expenses Mounting, Going Into New School YearThe Doniphan R-I board learned in December that its already tight budget will be challenged further by higher than anticipated expenses. One of those, the district’s insurance which is provided... -
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Commissioners Must Gather Public Input For Grant LMI SurveyOver the next two or three weeks, Ripley County Commissioners will be conducting a very important survey. The success of that process is vital for validating the county’s need for a requested $5... -
A Year In Review: How Will Ripley County Remember 2024?A lot can happen in 12 months, and before 2024 becomes just another year in Ripley County history, it might do us well to take a moment to look back and reflect. How will the year be remembered?...
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Morgan Davis Emfinger Named To Hall of FameDoniphan resident Morgan (Davis) Emfinger is about to be included in the DHS Sports Hall of Fame, along side such past inductees as Anita Carrens, Jennifer (Joplin) Mandry and the 1932-33 Donettes basketball team. “I was very excited and honored to find out I was being inducted into the Hall of Fame,” said Emfinger. “It will be one of the most special memories of my life!”... -
DHS Sports Hall Matt RogersDoniphan High School basketball standout Matt Rogers, a player whose sports accomplishments earned him accolades at every level and even professional play, is about to be inducted into the DHS Sports Hall of Fame. Born to Wade and LaDonna Rogers in 1987, Rogers was a worship leader at First Baptist Church while attending DHS and establishing an impressive scholastic sports record as compiled by the Hall of Fame Committee. ... -
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Alan Stevens (1/8/25)“To live a fulfilled life, we need to keep creating the “what is next” of our lives.” – Mark Twain Alan Edward Stevens, 77 of Eastwood, passed away on January 7, 2025, at Riverways Manor in Van Buren, following a lengthy battle with Parkinson’s Disease... -
Charles Hudson (1/6/25)Charles Clark Hudson, a godly man devoted to his faith and his family, went to be with the Lord on Dec. 23, 2024. Born to Chester and Jean Hudson on Jan. 5, 1929, he is survived by his wife, Marlene; his sons, Kye (Julie), Brett (Sharon), Toby (Tina); his daughter, Tami; and grandchildren, Aaron, Caleb, Zac, Taylor, Lauren, Hayley, Callie, Julianna, Marnie Kate, and Corbin; and six great grandchildren... -
David Crain (1/2/25)Name Dates David Lee Crain, 79, of Doniphan, passed away Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024, at his home. David was born on Jan. 19, 1945, to Herbert and Dorthy Lea (Friend) Crain in Briar. He married Carolyn (Guffey) on Dec. 15, 1968, in Faith Tabernacle Church in Poplar Bluff, Mo...
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