CEDAR COUNTY SHERIFF

08/11 • Received call of a MVA on Hwy 54 and 2200 Rd El Dorado. No injuries.  Transferred to other agency. • Received call of a MVA on 1025 Rd.  Driver in intoxicated.  Shawn Obanion arrested for C&I driving and persistent offender.  • Received call of a family situation on Hwy 32 and 1560 Rd

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ST. CLAIR COUNTY SHERIFF

Sheriff Scott Keeler reported deputies made three arrests and took two reports during the week of Aug. 12-19, 2019. Warrant Arrests Scott Greathouse- On Aug. 17, Scott Greathouse, 20, Osceola, was arrested by a St. Clair County deputy on a Cedar County warrant charging him with failure to appear in court on an original misdemeanor

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VERNON COUNTY SHERIFF

Aug. 11, tmapering w/motor vehicle 2nd degree at 17000 block E. Fort Rd., Nevada. Eddie Dustin Hassell, 50, Stockton, and Stephanie Anne Goodman, 36, Stockton. Aug. 16, stealing at 600 block W. Market St., Sheldon. Aug. 16, stealing-$750 or more at 600 block Commercial St., Sheldon. Aug. 17, dwi at E. Austin Blvd., Nevada.

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EL DORADO SPRINGS POLICE REPORT

In the case of all arrests, it must be remembered that the charge is merely an accusation and all defendants are presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty. NOTE: Anyone having information concerning any alleged crimes are encouraged to contact the police department at 876-TIPS (8477) On August 5, 2019, officers responded to 501 East

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ST. CLAIR COUNTY COMMISSION

The St. Clair County Commission met Monday, July 1, with Robert Salmon, presiding commissioner; Leroy Strope, north commissioner; Gerald Williams, south commissioner and Mori Rowe, administrative assistant present. The Commissioners had a general discussion about road conditions and the locations of the equipment. The St. Clair County Commission met Monday, July 15, with Robert Salmon,

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Adrian Ross Snider

A memorial service celebrating the life of Adrian Ross Snider will begin at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 24, in the Chapel of Osborn Funeral Home, 3631 Southern Avenue, Shreveport, LA. Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. until service time. The Very Reverend Alston B. Johnson, Dean of St. Mark’s Episcopal Cathedral. will officiate.

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Sherman F. Haynie

Sherman F. Haynie, 81, El Dorado Springs, passed away Aug. 18, 2019. Services began at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 21, in Bland-Hackleman Chapel. Online condolences may be left at: www.blandhackleman.com.

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Rosemary (Francka) Magee

Rosemary (Francka) Magee, 92, of El Dorado Springs, passed away at her home on Aug. 13, 2019. Rosemary Magee was born June 26, 1927, on a farm south of Bolivar the first child of Rose and Frank J. Francka.  She was followed by two sisters, Dorothy and Mackie, who later preceded her in death.  She

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Hold Tight

By Cassie Downs Christian blogger Toss and turn, toss and turn. I lay wide awake, my mind spinning in circles, battling and wrestling with my thoughts, the situation surrounding me, and the Lord. Maybe you’ve been there before, up all night wrestling through your struggles; whether physical, emotional, or spiritual. Some nights it feels like

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ROGERS TEAM WINS STATE CRAPPIE TOURNAMENT

ROGERS TEAM WINS STATE CRAPPIE TOURNAMENT – Last Saturday, Aug. 17, Matthew Rogers and his dad, El Dorado Springs City Manager Bruce Rogers, won the Missouri State Crappie Masters Championship for 2019 on Lake Truman. They actually took second in this tournament with seven fish that weighed 10.39 lbs. and a $2,500 prize, but finished

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