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Aurora’s Mackey gets life for Republic murder

Published by education on Wed, 04/19/2023 - 9:24am

Almost three months after he was convicted of murdering a woman in Republic, an Aurora man was sentenced to life in prison. Shane Leon Mackey, 49, received the sentence on Friday, April 7, at the Greene County Justice Center in Springfield.

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Ash Grove farmer’s market finds new home in park

Published by education on Wed, 04/12/2023 - 9:31am

The Ash Grove farmer’s market opened for the season on Saturday, April 8, but its location may be different than you remember. The market has moved its location from the four-way stop at highways 60 and V to a more suitable spot in the city park.

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Hopkins arrested after multi-county pursuit

Published by education on Wed, 04/12/2023 - 9:22am

A Springfield man is in custody at the Lawrence County Jail after he allegedly attempted to flee a traffic stop near Aurora on Saturday, April 8.

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Republic DECA students compete at state

Published by education on Thu, 04/06/2023 - 10:10am

During Republic School District's spring break, the following students medaled at state and qualified to compete in Orlando, Fla., April 21-26, at the DECA International Career Development Conference where more than 20,000 high school students, teacher-advisors, business professionals, and alumni

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New roundabouts to be built on Route 266 next summer

Published by education on Thu, 04/06/2023 - 8:51am

The Missouri Department of Transportation recently announced plans to build two new roundabouts on Missouri Route 266 a few miles west of Springfield.

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Bois D’Arc student Thornton elected Junior Beta state president

Published by education on Thu, 04/06/2023 - 8:41am

Bois D’Arc Elementary student Cash Thornton has just been elected the state president of Junior Beta Club. Beta Club is an organization for students focused on leadership and excellence in academics.

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PROPOSITION K.I.D.S. FAILS

Published by education on Wed, 04/05/2023 - 11:43am

Ash Grove School District’s highly discussed Proposition K.I.D.S. on the April 4, 2023 ballot has failed. Needing a 57.14 percent majority to win the measure, voters only supported the $9.4 million proposal with 56.79 percent.