December 16, 2025
by Head Coach Joel Braden The El Dorado Springs Boys Basketball team traveled to Clinton last week for the Clinton Tournament. The seventh-seeded Bulldogs faced the second-seeded Central Academy of Excellence in round one. Central proved to be too much for the Bulldogs as El Dorado lost 48-74. Shelby McKinney led the Bulldogs with 11
JV Coach Jeremy Barger as happy with the effort from all of his team Monday night at home against Climax Springs as they squeaked out a win in the two quarters game. He said, “They got off to a slow start but finished the half strong. I was happy with the effort from all of
On Saturday the Bulldog wrestling team went to Buffalo and wrestled at the Thundering Herd Tournament. Kaleb Raff got 5th place in the 152 pound weight class. Dylan Gallette finished 4th in the 220 pound class. At 170 pounds Blake Holder only lost one match and took home 3rd place. At 195 Pounds Kelian Jaques
After hunting opportunities have ended, it’s important to clean and care for firearms so they’ll be in good working order for the next season. Hunters and gun owners can get information about caring for firearms in between hunting seasons at the Missouri Department of Conservation’s (MDC) Firearm Basic Care and Cleaning program Feb. 24 at
by Dora Jean McKinley Marilyn Entrikin took her umbrella to church Sunday. Monday, Chris and Kyla Entrikin took Marilyn to lunch at El Charro in Butler. Jim and Marilyn Entrikin stopped by Tuesday. She was glad to see them. Warmer days ahead Marilyn. Saturday morning, Mike Jones stopped by to see Tex McKinley. Later, Scotty
SURPRISE TROUT – Ken Adam, Arnold, MO, caught this 18-10 brown trout on the final day of a three day, cold windy fishing trip on Taneycomo birthday fishing trip for his brother. He caught the hawg on a white and purple McStick he flipped close o a floating log. His catch is still 10 lbs.
The Missouri Department of Conservation and the Show-Me State Games are happy to partner once again to provide a MoNASP Archery Tournament as part of the annual Show-Me State Games in Columbia. Join us Feb. 24 for a chance to compete in a MoNASP state qualifying event and be a part of the fun at
February Gardening Chores Pressure is on so if you haven’t made a dent in your reading pile, get a start. Spring is only two months away. Most of mid-Missouri is in USDA Hardiness Zone 5b which, with climate changing, means spring will start earlier than in the past and along with fall, last longer. 1.
The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC), and Missouri Trappers Association will offer a free clinic on fur handling Feb. 10 in Salem. This workshop will familiarize participants with the basics of skinning, fleshing, and drying wild fur, and discussion will cover regulations, marketing fur, and general concerns of hunting and trapping fur bearers in Missouri.
by Renshi Riaan Van Dyk This past Saturday Joplin hosted the Eye of the Storm Karate Championships. As this was the first tournament of the year four state area martial artists were very eager to get back on the competition floor as they have been forced to endure a two month tournament layoff. Several competitors
