June 15, 2025
Transparency and accountability in law enforcement by Melanie Chance Sheriff James McCrary recently engaged with me in an informative discussion about the pressing questions and concerns of the Cedar County community. For part of the interview, McCrary was joined by Chief Deputy Jeffries. McCrary emphasized his commitment to transparency and highlighted several initiatives to strengthen
by Melanie Chance Tristin Reed walked away from the Cedar County Adult Recovery Court Banquet on Monday, April 28, 2025, with more than a diploma—he left with a clean slate, no more drug-related felony charges, full-time employment, a vehicle, and a second chance at life. Reed, the sole graduate honored during the ceremony, has officially
From the El Dorado Springs Sun Newsroom A recent joint operation between the Vernon County and Cedar County sheriff’s offices resulted in the arrest of three individuals with active warrants, including one El Dorado Springs man charged with domestic assault, one woman facing child neglect charges, and a Vernon County resident with a long history
School board swears in new members and thanks Nathan Murry for six years of service The El Dorado Springs R-II School Board reorganized at the regular meeting on Wednesday, April 16. New Board Members Justin Jacobs (incumbent) and Chad Shinn were sworn in, both for three year terms. Retiring Six year board member Nathan Murry
You are cordially invited to join the Vietnam Veterans of America, Chapter 918 on April 24, Thursday, at 1:45 , for the presentation of a wreath at the Vietnam Memorial in front of the Nevada Elks Lodge to commemorate the end of the Vietnam War. The presentation of the wreath is a fitting way for
Hunting justice? By Matthew McFarland For the El Dorado Springs Sun 25k135@gmail.com Three years ago, in 2022, Wiley Williams of El Dorado Springs received some good news. The youngest in a family of avid outdoorsmen and hunters, all of whom had tossed their names in the hat, had “won the lottery.” At the age of
Nevada PD, Vernon County and El Dorado Springs PD Execute Warrant From the El Dorado Springs Newsroom NEVADA, Mo. — A coordinated law enforcement effort involving the Nevada Police Department, Vernon County Sheriff’s Office, and the El Dorado Springs Police Department led to multiple arrests and the seizure of methamphetamine, pills, and a firearm on
@ Fugate Motors, In El Dorado Springs April 26th 10am-2pm Entertainment: DJ playing all your faves Raffle for Shotgun. Proceeds to Bright Futures 54 Cruisers will be here with their gun raffle for their car show. Bright Futures will be here serving lunch. Proceeds to benefit Bright Futures. All classes are welcome: show cars, race
From the El Dorado Springs Newsroom A joint investigation between the Cedar County Sheriff’s Office and the Humane Society of Missouri led to the rescue of 51 animals from a rural property earlier last month. According to a press release from the Cedar County Sheriff’s Department, Deputy Graves, in partnership with the Humane Society’s Animal
