The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service posted today a notice in the Federal Register asking for public comment in an open and transparent process on a proposal to prohibit the hunting of feral swine on the Mark Twain National Forest. The proposal is part of a larger effort to control an invasive animal species whose rooting and foraging behavior causes nearly $2.4 billion in damage and control costs to farmers, landowners and to the local, state and federal agencies charged with managing those lands for the good of all. ...

Pickin' On The Square returns Saturday evening with featured guest Daniel Owen. Music begins at 5 p.m. at the Ripley County Courthouse. Owen mixes Southern Americana Roots, Rock, Blues & Country Rock commonly known as "Missouri Mud Music." Also, another musical guest will be announced. Bring lawn chairs and get ready for good food & good times, said organizer Rick Yates...

A 44-year-old Doniphan man is facing at least 10 years in federal prison after entering a guilty plea to one count of possessing child pornography. Dallas W. Wuesthoff entered the guilty plea Wednesday at the federal courthouse in Cape Girardeau before U.S. District Judge Stephen N. Limbaugh Jr...

Grandin Carter County Cemetery Association will have its annual meeting Saturday, May 18 at 11 a.m. The meeting will be at the pavilion at the cemetery. Donations are needed for the upkeep of the cemetery. Donations can be sent to Grandin Carter County Cemetery, P.O. Box 173, Grandin, Mo. 63943...

Ripley County Commissioners met Tuesday, May 7 at 8 a.m. Members present: Presiding Commissioner Jesse Roy, Associate Commissioner Gary Emmons and Associate Commissioner Andy Towell. Members absent: None New business: The meeting was called to order by Presiding Commissioner Roy. Minutes of the prior meeting were approved...

Following the May 7 regular business meeting, the Doniphan city council discussed possible budgetary moves for the new fiscal year that begins July 1. The council is hoping to trim expenses and increase income. Alderman Jerry Cole wants the city to enforce an ordinance already in place for fines for vacant and unsafe structures...

Construction trades will be rejoining the lineup of classes offered at Current River Career Center. During a special meeting May 8 of the Doniphan R-I board of education, approval was given for a construction trades program beginning with the 2019-20 school year...

A pediatric nurse practitioner and an exercise science major were named the top graduates for the Naylor High School Class of 2019. Valedictorian Shelby Sullivan and salutatorian Lucas Ward delivered their addresses Friday night then joined 33 other classmates in accepting diplomas...

A young man with a goal of entering the priesthood and a future doctor of physical therapy were named the top grads for the Doniphan High School Class of 2019. Valedictorian Thomas Hawks and salutatorian Alexis Mandry were the featured speakers as 94 new DHS grads received their diplomas Friday night at Bill L. Wright Gymnasium...

Mayor Dennis Cox started the May 7 Doniphan city council meeting with the swearing in of incumbent members Leslie Netherland, Jerry Cole and Steve Collins, all starting new terms following the April 2 election. The council heard from several visitors concerned about a recent ordinance passed relating to truck traffic in the downtown area...

The summer reading program will kick off at the Naylor Library on May 30. The theme this summer is “A Universe of Stories”. Several great programs are planned including Marty, the Magician, Animal Tales, and several local presenters as well as great stories and videos about space. Sign-ups are being held at the library on the last day of school, May 15...

Armed Forces Day, a day designated to pay tribute to active duty service members, is Saturday, May 18. VFW Post #3485 is hosting an open house from 2 to 5 p.m. on that day. The auxiliary invites the community to provide names and addresses of family and friends who are currently members of the military so care packages and/or postcards can be sent as tokens of appreciation for service. ...

Disposable, instantaneous, robotic - adjectives that describe interactions in the twenty-first century. We grow accustomed to trends and organizations that are here today and gone tomorrow, to goals and policies that vanish with the winds of disgruntlement and change...

On March 27, at the spring conference of the Missouri Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (MACTE), Michael Starnes was recognized as one of Missouri’s Outstanding Beginning Teachers. Mr. Starnes is a graduate of Central Methodist University and is currently teaching music and library science at Lone Star School (Ripley County R-IV)...

Contractor crews will seal various routes in Ripley, Carter, Howell and Texas Counties. This treatment will help extend the life of the pavement. As work is underway, a 10-foot width restriction will be in place. Restrictions will be in place in the following locations:...

The annual Doniphan Police Department Kid’s Fishing Clinic for youngsters ages 5-12 will be held Wednesday, June 12. Space is limited to 50 participants. All those planning to attend must pre-register by calling the police department at 996-7123. Transportation to and from the event will be provided. All participants must be at the police station by 8:30 a.m. Kids must be picked up at the police station by 12:30 p.m...

Pickin’ On The Square will head into its second week offering live music from 5-8 p.m. Saturday at the Courthouse Square in Doniphan. This week’s show will feature the Rowezone Boyz from Doniphan. Bring a lawn chair and enjoy an evening of free entertainment featuring local performers. Food is available...

A homeless man told city police that he was ‘starving’ when he allegedly entered a residence on Fox Drive around 3 a.m. and stole food while the homeowner was sleeping. Heber C. Young, 23, remains in the Wayne County Jail in lieu of a $15,000 bond. He is charged with felony first-degree burglary and misdemeanor stealing...

It’s the end of school and everyone seems to be counting down to something: countdown to graduation, countdown to the end of school, countdown to the last day for staff, and countdown to retirement. Everyone seems to want time to quickly pass by. Instead of wanting time to pass by, I would encourage you to stop and take stock of where you are, look who helped you to get here, and take time to truly thank them...

The rewards from operating a business for 20 years have been many for Sarah Dohack-Young at Ozark Gardens Nursery east of Doniphan. With a strong rapport with customers, Dohack-Young and co-owner Jim Hair know what to expect for special occasions like Mother’s Day...

The Current River at Doniphan steadily is rising and is expected to reach 15 feet around noon Friday, about three feet above minor flooding levels. At 1 p.m. today, the river at Doniphan was at 8.94 feet. At 3 p.m. today, the river at Doniphan was at 9.57 feet...