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Fri, 08/07/2026 - 10:44am

Ash Grove will soon welcome new chief of police Mahan

Ash Grove will soon have a new chief of police as Joe Mahan steps into the position on Aug. 8.

Sun, 08/02/2026 - 5:39am

Republic man sentenced in federal court after Lawrence County Standoff

A Republic man has been sentenced to more than nine years in prison after a federal case involving a standoff with police.

Sat, 08/01/2026 - 5:22am

Anytime Fitness Republic joins the chamber

Angie Smith, manager of Anytime Fitness Republic, snips the ribbon and in doing so, aligns her business with the Republic Area Chamber of Commerce. The full-service gym, located at 581 E.

Fri, 07/24/2026 - 3:44pm

Republic school projects nearing completion, baseball remodel could be on the way

In the first regular meeting led by new board president Lauren Layman, the Republic Board of Education delved into plans for the new school year and the construction going on in the district.

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Unofficial Missouri primary election results

Republic man sentenced in federal court after Lawrence County Standoff

Anytime Fitness Republic joins the chamber

ROAR expo set for Aug. 1 in Republic

Four amendments to the Missouri Constitution will be on Tuesday ballot, here’s what to know

Sports

Willard wins Class 5 State Championship

Willard Tigers advance to Class 5 final four in baseball, Elise Murray and Zachary Gates both finish fourth at state track

Republic baseball season ends after opening upset

Pirates fall to Fair Grove in district championship game, Easton Rust finishes ninth in Class 2 state golf tournament

Ash Grove finishes regular season with 22 wins, Pirates move on to district tournament

Obituaries

Ash Grove will soon welcome new chief of police Mahan

Tracy Anne Slagle

Douglas Mark Owen

Lottie “Geraldine” Trent

Cheryl Ruth Shy

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Huey Magoo’s opens in Republic

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Republic man sentenced in federal court after Lawrence County Standoff

Ash Grove Pharmacy changes hands after 37 years under Ward

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