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Learn how to provide a nesting site for a colony of these beneficial birds. Purple martins are an attractive bird that are popular with people because of their acrobatic flight patterns and their voracious appetites for flying insects. People can learn more about these interesting birds and how to get a purple martin colony established

Imagine catching a giant, prehistoric fish whose ancestors swam during the time of dinosaurs. That is a reality for thousands of paddlefish snaggers during Missouri’s annual spring paddlefish snagging season. Paddlefish — named for their large, paddle-shaped snouts — are an ancient species that can grow to seven feet and weight more than 100 pounds. 

by Candice Davis The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) and USDA Wildlife Services report government feral hog trappers experience difficulties with vandalism and trespassing at trapping sites. The public can help by educating others on feral hog damage, reporting feral hog sign, and reporting those who trespass with intent to hunt feral hogs or interfere

by Coach Joel Braden The El Dorado Springs boys basketball season came to an end on Wednesday night with 55-43 loss to the Lamar Tigers in the first round of district play. The Bulldogs entered districts as the six seed and jumped to early 15-9 first-quarter lead against the third-seeded Lamar. The Tigers took the

by Coach Beau Swopes The Lady Bulldogs traveled to Seneca, last Monday to play the Lady Tigers of Lamar in the first round of district play.  The Lady Bulldogs shot the ball well in the first half, but weren’t able to pull away from the Lady Tigers due to unforced turnovers and foul trouble.  The

In over ten years of operation, one University of Missouri program has saved Missouri industries nearly $65 million or on the average of about $50,000 per year in energy costs. The Midwest Industrial Assessment Center (IAC), located in the Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Department at the University of Missouri, provides a free opportunity for an

Broomsedge (or sagegrass) has been a steadily growing problem in southwest Missouri pastures for many years according to Tim Schnakenberg, agronomy field specialist with University of Missouri Extension. “I receive calls on how to deal with the problem nearly every month, and it appears to be an ever-growing problem across our area,” said Schnakenberg. Broomsedge

Nurses and other medical providers invited to interview for current positions Citizens Memorial Hospital and Citizens Memorial Health Care Foundation (CMH) will host a special Spring Clinical Job Fair on Friday, March 8 from 1-6 p.m. at CMH Education Center, 1135 N. Oakland Ave., Room 103, Bolivar. CMH is interviewing for the following positions including

Livestock producers have known for many years about the animal production issues associated with toxic Kentucky 31 (KY-31) tall fescue.  The endophyte fungus that grows between infected plant cells produces chemicals harmful to animals, but the fungus is beneficial to the fescue plant. Researchers developed varieties of tall fescue that did not have the endophyte

The El Dorado Springs Lions Club, the town’s the oldest Civic Club, recently met at Pappy’s Home Style Restaurant for their regular meeting. Joining them at their meeting were Lions, Jerry and Judy Young, rebuilding Lions from the Springfield Host Club and Terry Austin, our speaker for the evening and founder of Community Diaper Outreach,