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When an 87-year-old man says they are the biggest tomatoes he's ever grown and, even, ever seen then you know you're looking at some unusual produce. William Huckabee is proud of these giants that he grew in the garden at his home near Doniphan. Thanks to Nancy Elliott Hart for sharing the photos.

For the first time possibly ever, a group of Naylor High School seniors didn't gather in the familiar confines of the school gymnasium on graduation night. Instead, the Black River Coliseum was the scene as the most unusual school year in history officially came to an end for the 29-member graduating class. Congratulations and best wishes for success.

Inspired by the unsinkable spirit of local volunteers, Saturday night's informal Independence Day celebration in downtown Doniphan drew hundreds to Bike Night at Heritage Park and Pickin' On The Square at the Ripley County Courthouse. Areas around Rocky River Resort filled up quickly at the end of the night for a free fireworks show provided through the generosity of Ritter's Fireworks of Doniphan and the organizing efforts of volunteer Rick Yates. Thanks to all for a grand event and happy 244th birthday USA!

Once a Ranger, always a Ranger. That's what they say at Lone Star R-IV School. This year graduation was a little different due to the COVID-19 pandemic that brought the school year to an unexpected end March 17. But as they collected their awards and diplomas June 14, the school year seemed a success.

Gatewood R-III School is the heart and soul of its community. So graduation day is a special time for everyone who ever called themselves a Mustang. This year, the eighth-grade and kindergarten graduations were held outdoors as the school staff did its best to meet social distancing guidelines. It was a pleasant evening to be outdoors.

When they were sent home from school on March 17, little did the Class of 2020 know that their school days were over. As time passed, so did the opportunities for all the traditions that seniors earn the right to enjoy in the final days of high school. Finally, graduation day arrived Friday, June 12, for the 110 students in this year's Doniphan High School graduating class. On the school football field and surrounded by family and friends, awards and diplomas were formally presented.

It wasn't your usual Couch High School graduation on May 28 but given the circumstances of the past few months it was a success as diplomas were bestowed on 18 new graduates. Guest speaker was Mrs. Kathy Huddleston, a Couch grad herself with the Class of '71 and a teacher here for 44 years as well.

Rain showers earlier in the day may have kept the numbers down Friday, May 22, but the enthusiasm was high as Cruisin' The Park kicked off its fifth season in Downtown Doniphan. Live music was provided by the Borderline band of Ripley County. The free car shows are held on the fourth Friday each month through October beginning with music around 6:30 p.m. and the cruise from Super Town & Country arriving at the park around 7 p.m.

Doniphan High School athletes officially began workouts Monday for the first time since the cancellation of the school year in March due to the COVID-19 emergency. Social distancing and other health guidelines are being followed as the students work themselves into shape with hopes of returning to their favorite sports and having a full school year in 2020-21.