October 23, 2026
The St. Clair County Commission met Wednesday, Oct. 25, with Robert Salmon, presiding commissioner, Leroy Strope, north commissioner, Gerald Williams, south commissioner and Marian McCaslin, administrative assistant present. The Commission and Road and Bridge supervisor Cole Cochran discussed road signs, locations of motor graders and batteries for equipment. Cochran reported the brush cutters were located
The following felonies have been filed in Cedar County: Cole Paul Watson, Stockton, rape or attempted rape – 1st deg 10/21 Steven A Horning, El Dorado Springs, possession of controlled substance except 35 grams or less of marijuana/synthetic cannabinoid 11/2 Amy Miller, El Dorado Springs, possession of controlled substance except 35 grams or less of
The following misdemeanors have been filed in St Clair County: Kaleb J Roth, Appleton City, trespass – 1st degree, stealing – value less than $150 and no prior stealing offense 7/16 Richard C Dickerson, El Dorado Springs, unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of marijuana/synthetic cannabinoid of 10 grams or less 8/15 Lester H Shiflett,
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) Nov 13 – Officers responded to 100 East
Nov 12 – Welfare check in Jerico Springs, a deputy responded and all was ok. Trespassing at a residence in Jerico, a deputy responded and took a report. Welfare check in the Umberland area, a deputy checked it out and everything was ok. Non-injury car vs deer accident near 32 and K Hwy, a deputy
Fred “Jinkie” Lee, 88, of LaCygne, KS, passed away on Nov. 20, 2017. Fred was born Oct. 18, 1929, in Cedar County, the only child of the late Ted Francis Lee and Ethel (Correll) Lee. He spent his childhood on the family farm near Filley attending Potter School. He attended high school in El Dorado
Sam Austin Gooden, 62, El Dorado Springs, passed away in his sleep on Nov. 17, 2017. Funeral services were held on Tuesday, Nov. 21, in Bland-Hackleman Funeral Home. Burial followed in Olive Branch Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to help the family with expenses and left at the funeral home. Online condolences may be
Rebecca Jean long, 65, passed away Nov. 15, 2017, in the Freeman West Hospital, Joplin, after a lengthy illness. Becky was born to Austin and Mary Gooden on Oct 5, 1952. She was united in marriage to Carl Edward Long on Nov. 22, 1970. Becky lived around the Montevallo area most of her life graduating
Enjoy a soup/chili fundraiser, craft and bake sale from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. in the Walker Community Building Saturday, Dec. 2. Soup/chili dessert and drink – $5, under 5 eats free. There will also be a raffle for a cross quilt – tickets $1 or 6 for $5. Sponsored by the Walker Faith Baptists
Rose Arlene (Ellerman) Yockey, 87, El Dorado Springs, passed away Nov. 16, 2017. She is survived by her daughter, Valerie Perrigo, of El Dorado Springs. Graveside services were held on Monday, Nov. 20, in Love Cemetery. Arrangements were under the direction of Bland-Hackleman Funeral Home. Memorial donations may be made to help the family with
