MDC Cape Nature Center announces Fishing Fin-atics fishing club kickoff in August

The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is thrilled to announce the launch of its new southeast Missouri fishing club – Fishing Fin-atics. This community-driven club is designed to bring together anglers of all experience levels, promote sustainable fishing practices, and encourage conservation efforts across the state. “It’s an opportunity to meet other anglers, explore different

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Fishing Report

Taberville Report by Bobby Dains Dains Fish Farm 417/432-3391 They are catching lots of blue cats. Trot lining is good. The river is muddy but stable. You can use the boat ramp now. We are open from 8 a.m. until 7 p.m. Closed Sundays and Mondays until next snagging season. Caplinger Woods by Stephanie Finch

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Apply online for MDC managed deer hunts starts July 1

The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reminds deer hunters to apply online from July 1–31 for a shot at 145 managed deer hunts throughout the state. There are hunts for archery, muzzleloader, shotgun, and modern firearms from mid-September through mid-January at designated conservation areas, state and other parks, national wildlife refuges, and other public areas.

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Cedar County Memorial Hospital News and Notes

I hope Mother Nature is done with her tantrum and our weather settles down! Please take care of your health as some of you deal with storm and wind damage and now heat! The Spring Bake sale went very well thanks to our wonderful members who provided such a variety of items! Pies, cookies, brownies,

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‘I Love My TOPS Club’

TOPS Chapter 9319 El Dorado Springs met in The Firefly Services building, on Thursday, June26, 2025 for their regular weigh in and meeting. Our leader, Warren, called the meeting to order, Carol led us in singing “I Love My TOPS Club”. We said our TOPS & KOPS pledges. Warren led us in Roll Call. Thirteen

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The Rock Wall

Elliot Carpenter is back with us this summer. He was here four years ago helping us learn how to do all kinds of cool stuff.  He has a bigger assignment this year. We want you to know that if your walking around town and it is 90 degrees or above, we have bottled water in

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El Dorado Springs Sun fireworks give away

ENTER ONLINE – To enter for a chance to win one of these fireworks gift packs, visit our facebook page,  “like” and comment “Happy 4th” and share the post. First Place is the Babyface Gangster series, second place is the Pyro Pack and third place is fireworks  backpacks – one for a girl and one

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Local sheriffs warn residents of new text message scam

From the El Dorado Sun Newsroom Multiple sheriff’s departments across the region are warning residents about a fraudulent text message circulating that falsely claims to be from the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT). The message threatens legal action and license suspension unless a fine is paid through a suspicious link. The scam message reads in

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