Greene County Commonwealth

Jason Johnson, newly appointed interim Greene County Sheriff, shown here at left, sits with departing Sheriff and newly confirmed U.S. Marshal Jim Arnott, right. (Photo contributed)

Sun, 09/13/2026 - 5:26am

Johnson named interim sheriff after Arnott confirmed as U.S. Marshal

A new interim Greene County Sheriff has been named following the departure of Jim Arnott earlier this summer.

Sat, 09/12/2026 - 5:27am

Pirate football beat El Dorado Springs, Lady Pirates volleyball picks up two more wins

The Ash Grove High School football team traveled to El Dorado Springs on Friday, Sept. 4 and came home with a 38-20 win.

Sat, 09/12/2026 - 5:25am

Bedpost Books celebrates Grand Re-opening in Republic

Melissa Rowden, new owner of bedpost books in Republic holds the scissors in celebration of a grand re-opening of the establishment under her management. The event which took place on Sept.

Thu, 09/03/2026 - 3:49pm

Fire claims Ash Grove home

No one was home when a blaze at the residence of Heather Spencer claimed the structure at 130 W. Moonlight Valley Drive, Ash Grove the late afternoon of Wednesday, Aug. 26.