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Deputies Searching For Suspect Who Fled Stolen Vehicle

Crawford County sheriff’s deputies are looking for a man that fled from a stolen vehicle May 16.

A tornado early Tuesday morning leveled One More Pub and Grub, located on Highway 185.

NCCAD Locating Crew To Bourbon Fire Station

The North Crawford County Ambulance District will set up at the Bourbon Fire Protection District’s headquarters in Bourbon. BFPD’s board of directors approved it during a special meeting on Wednesday night.

Forgery Charge Filed Against Jailed Sullivan Man

A Sullivan man currently incarcerated under child pornography charges now faces a charge for forgery. Robert T. Byrd, 47, was indicted by a Franklin County grand jury in February.

Field Set For Crawford County’s District 2 Race

Filing for the Aug. 6 primary ended on March 26, setting the stage for a pair of contested elections in Crawford County’s two road districts.

Leadwood Man Charged In High Speed Chase In Crawford County

A Leadwood man was arrested Sunday morning after a high-speed chase that ended at Bourbon City Hall.

News

Deputies Searching For Suspect Who Fled Stolen Vehicle

Crawford County sheriff’s deputies are looking for a man that fled from a stolen vehicle May 16.

Two Seriously Injured In Overturn Crash

Two Rolla men had serious injuries Wednesday morning after their vehicle overturned near the Leasburg exit on Interstate 44.

Loose Dogs Remain Problem For Bourbon

Loose dogs remain a problem for the city of Bourbon, with seemingly no good answers in sight.

Council members discussed the issue during the April 18 meeting.

Columns & Opinions

Mr. and Mrs. Clemens will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary this year.

Honoring Our Veterans - Sgt. David ‘Snork’ Clemens

Fifty years ago, on January 23, 1968, the USS Pueblo was attacked and captured by North Korean forces and is known today as the “Pueblo Incident or the “pueblo Crisis.“

Sullivan Independent News Launches New Website and e-Edition

The Sullivan Independent News is pleased to present two exciting upgrades to its service: our brand new website and e-Edition, a digital version of our newspaper.

Veterans, Members Of Armed Forces Have Student Aid Options

Veterans and members of the U.S. armed forces may be able to take advantage of numerous student financial aid programs, according to KHEAA.

Sports

Track And Field Rise To The Top At Districts

The track and field team was in action at the Class 4 District 5 tournament hosted by Northwest High School on Saturday, May 11.

By Wyatt Hardy

SHS Lady Eagles Say Goodbye To DeSoto In Senior Night Fashion

After the seniors said their goodbyes to their friends and families, they and the rest of the Lady Eagles (14-7-2) made sure DeSoto (0-18-1) was not left out either.

By Wyatt Hardy

Sullivan Names New Head Boys Basketball Coach

Sullivan High School is pleased to announce that Kobe Wands has been selected to be the next head boys basketball coach. Wands will be a physical education teacher at Sullivan High School and was

Farm

Sullivan FFA Completes Busy October

By Cati Schreit and Mary Grace Huskey, Sullivan FFA Chapter Reporters

Strain-Japan 4-H

By Wyatt Lechten

As the new year for 4-H at Strain-Japan begins, leader Matthew Stewart laid out the changes and his ideas for the year. Talk about a planner!

SHS September FFA

By Sullivan FFA Reporters Cati Schreit and Mary Grace Huskey

Obituaries

Robert L. Voss

Robert L. Voss, 81, of Sullivan, Missouri, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, April 4, 2024.

Gale Stanley Schmidt

Gale Stanley Schmidt, 85, of Leasburg, MO, known affectionately as Tuff to friends and family, passed away peacefully at his home in Leasburg, MO, on Wednesday, April 10, 2024.