June 6, 2026
February 2026
Irvin Dewayne “D.J.” Fields Jr.
January 1, 1984-February 4, 2026
JoAnn (Collins) Pemberton
July 21, 1958-February 2, 2026 JoAnn (Collins) Pemberton, 67, of Holden, Missouri, a beacon of kindness and creativity, left us peacefully on Monday, February 2, 2026, at her beloved home. The family will host a private celebration of life at a later date. Memorials are suggested to Friends of the Friendless. Memories of JoAnn and condolences for the family may be left at www.LedfordFamilyFH.com or on our Facebook Page. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Ralph O. Jones Funeral Home, 306 S. 2nd Street., Odessa, MO 64076, 816-633-5524.
Hitt 4-H Club Visits Meyer Care Center and John Knox
Hitt 4-H Club Visits Meyer Care Center and John Knox
Grants Announced for 4-H, FFA Youth Service Projects
Missouri Director of Agriculture Announces Grants for 4-H, FFA Youth Service Projects Seventeen youth organizations will receive funds for 2026. (JEFFERSON CITY, Mo.) – Director of Agriculture Chris Chinn announced that 17 youth groups from across Missouri were awarded grants from the Missouri Department of Agriculture’s 2026 Building Our American Communities grant program. Seven local chapters of the National FFA Organization and 10 Missouri 4-H clubs statewide have been awarded funds for their community service projects this year.
Husker Basketball Remains Unbeaten in Conference Play, Falls to Crest Ridge
The Husker boys had three games last week including two conference match ups. The first game of the week was with an old rival, the Richmond Spartans.
Wrestling Holds Tri, Preps for Districts
Husker Wrestling had one meet on the agenda last week, and now prepares for districts and possibly beyond.
Lady Huskers Get Two Big Conference Victories on the Week
The Lady Huskers hosted Richmond on 2-3-26 at the East Gym. in an MRVC East contest. The teams had played previously with Richmond winning in the Husker Classic by convincing fashion, 4928. Chloe Tyler came out hot again in the opening period dropping 9 points to the Lady Spartan's 8. Ada Stoner swatted a shot in the frame and had an assist as well.
Michael Brown Officially Confirmed as Lafayette County Southern Commissioner
LAFAYETTE COUNTY, MO — Michael Brown of Concordia has been officially confirmed as the Southern District Commissioner for Lafayette County, completing the formal appointment process required by the State of Missouri.