Stories from Friday, April 14, 2023

The Nevada R-5 Board of Education met in regular session Wednesday evening to go over various topics. The meeting was called to order by Nevada R-5 Superintendent Tyson Beshore, and from there, the Nevada R-5 Board of Education appointed their members in new roles and reviewed certified election results...

The Vernon County Commission met in regular session on Tuesday and Wednesday in the Vernon County Courthouse. The Nevada Daily Mail reached out to the commissioners for clarification on the passage of the 3 percent tax for retail sales of marijuana in the county. With an overwhelming majority, the tax was approved by voters with 1,400 votes (74.55 percent). Only 25.45 percent (478 votes) were in opposition...

Kathy Jean (Prough) Richardson, age 63, was born Feb. 25, 1959, in Nevada, Mo. She passed away peacefully at her home on Jan. 30, 2023. She was the eldest daughter of Everett and Patricia (Goble) Prough. Kathy graduated with the Walker Class of 1977. ...