Edwin David Rathbun, a celebrated doctor, academic, pilot, and philanthropist, passed away peacefully on March 15, 2025, in ...

Tonja Lynne Stockton, previously of Odessa, Mo., died on Thursday, March 13, 2025, at Centerpoint Medical Center, Independence, Mo. She was 56. She was born on Aug. 12, 1968, in Northridge, Calif., ...

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Odessa High ... Monday at Odessa High. Montes will compete in state in powerlifting this week. Michael Bauer|Pdessa American Montes will be competing at the Texas High School Powerlifting ...

Playing their second doubleheader against a Class 6A program at Morris Southall Field in three days, the Brownwood Lions were ...

Sara Strohm spent four years as principal of Springfield's Reed Academy before she took a job in the Branson district nearly ...

A "Iron Chef-meets Top Chef" culinary/restaurant management competition brought together more than 100 students from 13 ...

The Missouri high school basketball semifinals and championships this week will also serve as a showcase for many of the state's top prospects.

Madness is here and the field of 68 teams in the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament was unveiled. Many people will ...

Two Cape Girardeau students, Caitlin Hill and Matthew Austin, have been named to the Missouri Scholars 100 list, recognizing ...

The Midland College Chaparrals lose 58-56 to the Weatherford Coyotes in round one of the NJCAA Region V Tournament. The ...

The Odessa College Lady Wranglers are out in round one of the NJCAA Region V Tournament after losing to Grayson College 63-57 ...