Getting to sleep is difficult sometimes, especially with the recent time change. I find it means going to bed way too late and oversleeping in the morning, leading to dark circles under the eyes, hair that is barely combed, and a groggy (and sometimes grumpy) disposition. more

Paris more

MORRISVILLE - With tooth decay remaining the leading chronic disease affecting children1 and 29% of Missouri third graders having untreated cavities,2 establishing essential oral health habits at an early age has never been more vital. Delta Dental of Missouri, the state’s leading dental benefits provider and a non-profit organization, is tackling this issue through its popular Land of Smiles® dental education program, teaching kindergarten through third-grade students essential oral health habits. Since 2002, this free, interactive program – featuring superhero Captain Super Grin® and his sidekicks – has impacted 1.2 million kids across 113 Missouri counties through in-person and virtual elementary school performances. This winter and spring, an additional 30,000+ kids at 150+ schools statewide will participate, including those most recently at Marion C Early Elementary School in Morrisville. more

BH-FP celebrates promotions for two employees more

Polk County residents have taken to social media to voice their displeasure with State Bill 4 (SB4) and how their representative voted for it. more

The following events are happening at your local library. more

JEFFERSON CITY –On Monday, March 17, Governor Mike Kehoe signed the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 supplemental budget bill, HB 14, that was passed by the General Assembly last week. The bill allows for current operations of state government to continue through FY 2025. more

COLUMBIA, Mo. – University of Missouri Extension’s Pearls of Production committee is hosting five online sessions for women livestock producers across the state over the next few months. Although the content is created for women producers, all producers are welcome to attend. more

The April elections are around the corner and Polk County towns are getting ready to choose their next aldermen, mayor, or school board members. If you are still on the fence for who you want representing you, watch for the candidate profiles, coming March 26. more

On March 6, law enforcement officers, various animal rescue representatives, and prosecuting attorneys attended a lunch and learn lecture at Curly Q BBQ in Bolivar. The presenters were two investigators with the Animal Cruelty Task Force (ACTF). more

Turn milk jugs into mini-greenhouses more

The Tufted Titmouse more

We always planted potatoes on March 17, St.Patrick’s Day, when I was a boy on the farm. more

If a leprechaun leaps from the faerie den this St. Patrick’s Day to ask if you know a shamrock from a clover, what will you answer? more

In a recent meeting of Community Connections, fire chief Brent Watkins discussed concerns people had with the tornado alarms. He stated that during the recent test, some citizens stated they could not hear the warnings while inside their homes. more

March 15 is the Ides of March more

I'm Doc! I'm a loving orange boy on the hunt for my forever home. I'm a little shy at first but warm up quickly with love. Come hold me and let me be your baby... more

I took advantage of the snow cover and light north wind recently to burn a brush pile. more

Ozarks Community Health Center (OCHC) is thrilled to announce the first and only optometry clinic in Hickory County, designed to serve not only our local community, but also the surrounding counties. This service will be located on the lower level at the OCHC Hermitage Dental Building on 18627 Jackson Street, offering eye care for residents in a region previously underserved in optometric care. more

Like most other products in the past year, eggs have been in the headlines as the subject of record inflation. Prices of the kitchen staple have risen precipitously in the past few months, leaving many consumers with flat cakes and empty breakfast plates. The situation is leading other consumers to take matters into their own hands and start raising their own hens. more

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – You don’t have to be a biologist to plant a yard or flower garden that provides good habitat for insects and local wildlife. All you need are the right plants in the right places. more

COLUMBIA, Mo. — For many nursing home residents, a trip to the hospital can be a jarring experience — one that leaves them confused and stressed. Yet avoidable transfers happen far too often, not only disrupting a resident’s routine but also costing the U.S. healthcare system $2.6 billion annually. more

Learn what plants attract hummingbirds and how to maintain feeders. more

Leprechauns more

Hi, I'm Screech Powers! I'm a 2 year old Cavalier mix with a lovely personality. I seem to do good with other critters and I've got the hang of a doggy door. I was found as a stray so the shelter isn't sure on my background but I'm a happy-go-lucky guy ready to find my forever home. Could that be with you? more