Double Branch Christian Church Southern Gospel Concert

If you like Southern Gospel then you won’t want to miss the concert at the Double Branch Christian Church on Sunday morning, October 12th. It will be a morning of worship and praise as the New Horizons’ concert begins at 10:00am.

Bring your family for a sing along for a feel good time with the great old hymns every loves. It's a family group of Danny and Max Rhoades and sister Becky Buttrey, having 40 years of singing the gospel.

The Double Branch Church is 4 miles south of Highway 52 on N Highway or 6 miles north on N from Highway B. If you have any questions contact Bill Perkey at 417-395-2888.

Public Service Information

The Administrative Offices at the Bates County Sheriff's Office will be closed on Monday, October 13th for Columbus Day.

Weather Update: Story Continues to be Heavy Rain

More rain and thunderstorms through the day. One to several inches of rain will be possible over the next couple days. Rain should move out of northern Missouri tonight, and out of west central Missouri and east central Kansas by Saturday morning.

Butler Chamber of Commerce’s Boo Parade and Halloween costume contest

The annual Butler Chamber of Commerce’s Boo Parade and Halloween costume contest takes place on the Butler Square on Friday, October 31st beginning at 6pm. 

Sign up at the Chamber office beginning October 27th or register at the Gazebo on the square starting at 5pm. 

Judging begins that evening at 5:30pm at the following: 

LOCATIONS:

• Ages 0 – 3 years – Chamber Office , 
• Ages 4 – 6 years – Pursley Law Office,  
• Ages 7 – 11 – Printmaster , 
• Ages 12 – 17 – Sheriff’s Annex, 
• 18 and over – Southside Café, 
• Groups or props – Butler Music Store 
• Pets – Bates County Title and Abstract 

Line up for the Boo Parade will be on the southeast corner of the Butler square by Printmaster. 

The costume grand prize will be for the scariest costume. The businesses on the square will provide a “Trunk or Treat” for ages 15 and under after the Boo Parade.

Weather Update: Wet and Stormy Weather Ahead

Scattered storms are expected to return late this evening, and will become widespread tomorrow. Periods of heavy rain are possible Thursday and Thursday night especially along and south of I-70, potentially leading to localized flash flooding. A few storms may also produce small hail and/or gusty winds late this evening and again on Thursday.

Bates County Memorial Hospital: Alzheimer's Support Group

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