Stories from Tuesday, May 23, 2023

The Nevada High School seniors held their graduation ceremonies this past Sunday afternoon, May 21. The seniors strolled down the aisle while the Nevada High School Crimson Sound band played Pomp and Circumstance, and the Nevada JROTC did the presentation of colors...

Dakota Thill, of Nevada, Mo., recently received a $1,000 scholarship from On My Own, Inc. A 2021 graduate of El Dorado Springs, Thill has overcome obstacles and adversity to achieve this accomplishment. Diagnosed with Autism, dyslexia, and ADHD, Thill has participated regularly in the mental health program (DMH) offered at On My Own, Inc. Part of the program is helping individuals with disabilities strengthen their job and life skills...

Garry Thomas Goodman, age 76, of Neosho, Mo., passed away at his home on Thursday, May 19, 2023. He was born July 23, 1946, in Schell City, Mo., to Thomas Franklin and Dallas Vida (Davis) Goodman. He married Carol Rayburn Moss and to this union three children were born...

Laura Jean Cox, 79, Nevada, Mo., died on Sunday, May 21, 2023, at her home in Nevada following a lengthy illness. Laura was born Aug. 11, 1943, in San Bernardino, Calif. No services are planned. View obituary and send condolences online at www.ferryfuneralhome.com...

Twenty-eight years. That's how long it’s been since the Nevada Tigers have been this far in the MSHSAA High School baseball post season. But with a big statement win against the Monett Cubs (13-2 final score), there’s no telling where they might end up...