Stories from Tuesday, November 9, 2021

Jeremy Alan Marquette, age 42, of Sheldon, Mo., passed away Wednesday, Nov. 3, 2021, in Nevada, Mo. He was born on June 9, 1979, to Alan Alsman and Jackie Lynn (Dorset) Marquette. He graduated Sheldon High School and was employed at the Lamar Sheltered Workshop and attended the Nevada Assembly of God Church. Jeremy was loved deeply by all who knew him...

Nevada junior running back Avious Steadman scored three touchdowns but none were more important than the one he scored in the third overtime plus the two point conversion to give the Tigers a 40-38 win over the Bolivar Liberators in a Class 4 District 7 semifinal game Friday night at Logan Field...

The 4-H Recognition Night was held Saturday, Nov. 6, at the Diner on the Vernon County Fairgrounds. “The 4-H program in Vernon County is one of the best in the state thanks to its members, families, adult volunteers, and community supporters,” Youth Programs Associate Thabena Bower said. “A few honorees were unable to attend the event due to scheduling conflicts, they will be personally presented their awards at their club's 4-H meeting.”...