Bobby Bourne Jr. Waives Hearing

The man accused of killing a 12-year-old Golden City girl last summer was in court Tuesday.  34-year-old Bobby Bourne Junior of Lockwood waived his preliminary hearing in Barton County Circuit Court. Bourne's charged with first degree murder, kidnapping and first degree statutory rape in the death of Adriaunna Horton last August.  Bourne will be arraigned February 3rd.

Weather Update: Possible Rain/Snow Tomorrow

There may be a few snowflakes in the Kirksville are tonight, but otherwise, generally quiet and dry weather is expected through the weekend. We'll some strong northwesterly winds for Thursday with some gusts to around 40 mph. Temperatures will be like a roller coaster ride with highs below normal today, near to above normal on Thursday, well below normal on Friday and above normal again by Sunday.

Part Time Job Opening In Butler

The Subway Restaurant in Butler is now accepting applications in store only for a part time sandwich artist. You can apply in person at Subway located at 1011 Ft. Scott Street in Butler.

ACT Mystery Dinner Theatre RSVP‏

If you haven't already done so, please RSVP for Adrian Community Theatre's Mystery Dinner Theatre.  Space is limited and reservations are filling up!


Her Lips Are Sealed
A murder mystery dinner theatre play
By: Mary Krell-Oishi

 It will be a fun time set in the 30's and 40's with a gangster style theme.

We are having this event on February 1st, 2014
Doors open at 5:30 pm
at theAdrian Optimist -  South Building.  



Please RSVP to actadrian@gmail.com 

Tickets are $20 per person and payment can be sent to:
ACT
P O Box 393
Adrian, MO  64720

Any questions feel free to email or call (913)912-3228

A great night of dinner and entertainment is planned.  Look forward to seeing you there!

Obituary - Patricia Maria Cox

Memorial services for Patricia Cox will be 6:30 PM Friday, January 17, 2014 at Abundant Life Baptist Church, 414 SW Persels Rd., Lee’s Summit, MO 64081. Cremation under the direction of the Mullinax Funeral Home, Butler, Missouri (660-679-0009). Messages and memories for the family may be left at www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com.

Patricia Marie “Pattie” (Gloodt) Cox, 57 of Lee’s Summit, Missouri passed away January 13, 2014 at St. Joseph Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri. Pattie was born May 26, 1956.

Pattie is survived by her sons Robert Williams, Anthony Williams, and Tyler Cox.

From the Bates County Sheriff's Department

The Bates County Sheriff's Department wants to remind everyone that with the strong winds and dry air will elevate the fire danger for the remainder of the Tuesday afternoon and evening. Please use caution with today.

Vernon County Sheriff's Press Release: Warrants Issued: Stealing, Drugs‏

Warrants Issued: Stealing, Drug Possession

Amberly L. Merriman

Joanna L Carson who remains at large.

A Kansas women has been arrested on a Vernon County warrant for possession of a controlled substance. According to Vernon County Sheriff Jason Mosher, Amberly L. Merriman of Fort Scott, KS, signed a waiver of extradition on Monday and is scheduled to be transported from Kansas to the Vernon County Jail early Tuesday. Mosher said a warrant was issued for Merriman after undercover Sheriff’s Deputies and agents with the C-Net Drug Task Force conducted surveillance on a vehicle Merriman was driving. The Sheriff said the vehicle was followed to Wal-Mart where an undercover deputy followed the passenger, who has been identified as Joanna L Carson of Franklin, KS, into the store where authorities believe Carson proceeded to place items from the store into her purse. According to the press release, deputies allowed both women to leave the store and conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle as it headed out of Nevada.

During the traffic stop, Merriman was arrested for possession of what the deputies believed to be methamphetamines, and Carson was arrested for possession of stolen property. “The items were returned to Wal-Mart late Monday,” the Sheriff said. Mosher also said this was another good example that drugs and stealing go together. Both women were initially released after 24 hours while deputies finished their investigation and applied for arrest warrants with the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office. A warrant has been issued for Carson who remains at large. The Sheriff’s Office is asking for anyone with information on the whereabouts of Carson contact the Sheriff’s Office at 417-283-4400

Obituary - Edna Louise (Hite) Bumgardner

84-year-old Edna Louise (Hite) Bumgardner, Appleton City and a native of Lebanon, Mo, passed away Sunday. Arrangements are to be under the direction of the Hill & Son Funeral Home, Appleton City, and a graveside service is scheduled at one o'clock Wednesday afternoon in the Lebanon, Mo. Cemetery.