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American Bass Anglers Division 126 will hold a qualifying tournament May 13, 2017, on Stockton Lake, launching out of Old State Park. Twenty to 30 anglers are expected to enter the tournament. These anglers will fish for cash, prizes and points that will qualify them to fish the Stockton Lake Championship June 24-25 as well

The Progress Club, 710 E. Hwy. 54, will hold its annual Memorial Day flower sale from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, May 12, and from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, May 13. They have a nice assortment of Memorial Day flowers. Springs table arrangement were added this year all recycled. Look like new

After historic flooding across many parts of southwest Missouri, Missouri Department of Transportation crews are monitoring flooded roads and waiting for high water to recede.  The focus once water recedes will be on removing debris and assessing damage to roadways and bridges. Drivers are urged to avoid driving around barricaded roads until MoDOT can inspect

On Friday, May 5, the Mo-Kan Square Dancers will dance to the calling of Jay Wright. The dance will be held from 7:30 to 10 p.m. in the Home Ec Building at the Vernon County Fairgrounds in Nevada. Admission is $5 for adult dancers and $3 for youth dancers. All area dancers are welcome. For

The Progress Club will hold its annual Memorial Day flower sale at three locations: 710 E. Hwy. 54, Shannon Realty parking lot and Downtown Main St. across from the Park. They will have table arrangements at recycled, excellent condition garage sale prices. Two days only. Friday, May 5 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and

The Clintonville Cemetery will have its annual meeting from 5-6 p.m. Friday, May 5, at the home of Larry and Kathy Coale.

The Cedar County Democratic Committee will meet in the courthouse in Stockton at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 2. Stephen Webber, chairman of the Missouri Democratic Party will be our guest speaker for the evening. Everyone is welcome. Darrel Martin, secretary 296-3754.

The Tri-County Missionary Baptist Group will hold its regular Fifth Sunday service on Sunday, April 30, at Bethel Missionary Baptist Church, south of Nevada. After Sunday School at 10 a.m., the morning services will begin at 11 a.m. with preaching by Bro. Keith Irvin. After lunch on the ground and a business meeting the afternoon

St. Clair County Baptist Association will hold its 5th Sunday services at Shady Grove Baptist Church April 29-30. Saturday 7 p.m. Devotional – Bro. Ken Mallard Sermon – Bro. Brock Divine Sunday 10 a.m. – Sunday School 11 a.m. Devotional – Bro. Dustin Gray Sermon – Bro. Glen Eidson There will be no lunch or

There will be revival services at Concord Missionary Baptist Church beginning Monday, April 24, 2017. Brother Bobby Budd, with Brother Everett Smith helping, will hold nightly services at 7:30 pm. Everyone is welcome to attend these services. The church is located on DD Hwy., 1/2 mile North of 54 Hw. at Cedar Springs.