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Pictured: Sheriff Steve Hogan and Retired Sheriff Clinton”Butter” Reeves

Shannon County Sheriff’s Office Honors Retired Sherrifs

The Shannon County Sheriff's Office would like to take this opportunity to express deep appreciation for two distinguished public servants who have...

Private, public cooperators reduce Missouri feral hog numbers

Feral hog occupancy of Missouri watersheds has fallen 84% since 2016, when the state’s Feral Hog Elimination Partnership began. Funded by the U.S....

National EMS Week

This past week marked National EMS week, it is recongnized yearly on May 18-24. As such, we would like to respectfully thank every EMS worker and...

Local 4-H Youth

Local 4-H Youth. This week, our local 4-H group came together to respectfully place flags at the Shannon County Courthouse in honor of Memorial...

Six Face Felony Charges In Associate Circuit Court

Steven Davis, 63 of Winona was arrested on the charge of Unlawful Use of a Weapon, a Class E Felony. On May 20th, Prosecuting Attorney, William Seay filed the charge,...

MDC asks that people “leave wildlife wild” by not interfering with newborn or young animals, such as baby rabbits, because it can do more harm than good. Rabbits seldom survie n captivity and can actually die of fright from being handled.

MDC Asks that Public “Leave Wildlife Wild”

Young wildlife may appear to be abandoned, but that’s usually not the case. The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reminds people that young...

Operation Relentless Pursuit

In its first four weeks of operations across Missouri, Operation Relentless Pursuit has arrested or assisted in the arrest of 148 fugitives wanted...

Five Face Felonies in Associate Circuit Court

Five people face felony charges in Shannon County Associate Circuit Court cases filed last week by Prosecuting Attorney William Seay. Treasa Rosezetta Holmes, 34, of Birch...

Eminence Man Drowns in Jacks Fork River

A 69-Year-old Eminence man drowned on Thursday in the Jacks Fork River at A l l e y Springs Campground. According to Missouri State Highway Patrol Msgt. B. D. Foster’s...

Mountain View, Mo Mom Sues School For Unfair Suspension

HOWELL COUNTY, Mo. – A Missouri middle school student and his family are suing their school district after the student was suspended for sharing a...

With record rainfall in April, we have hope for beautiful May flowers.

In April 2025, Shannon County, Mo experienced significantly higher rainfall than the 30-year average. The monthly rainfall total was approxiametly...

Eminence Ozark Mountain Festival was another hit

This past weekend May 2, 3 & 4, 2025. The Festiivites started Friday with Legacy Day at the Shannon County Museum, Followed by Satuedays events...

Fatal UTV Accident

4 Adults from De Soto, Mo - Festus, Mo & Hillsboro, Mo were driving on County Road 514, six miles Northeast of Winona. The vehicle slid off the left side of the roadway...

2 Felony Cases Filed In Shannon County

A Birch Tree man was charged with assault in pending Shannon County Associate Circuit Court case. On on May 1, 2025, Captain Justin Brumble was dispatched to 8825 Gabriel...

Join experienced birders and those new to the activity for the first ever Missouri Birding Challenge - May 1-15. Register by April 30 at mdc.mo.gov/MObirdingchallenge.

Sign Up Today for Missouri’s First Ever Birding Challenge

The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC), the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), the Missouri River Bird Observatory (MRBO), and the...

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