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Darren Cheek took over as sheriff on January 1. DIVAS were eager to hear about policy changes and actions for victims of domestic violence. Last year, Dallas County prosecutor Jonathan Barker reported dismal numbers and problems with reporting to ensure arrests in domestic violence cases.

Steven Ray Nalley (Esterline) Obituary

Steven Ray Nalley (Esterline)

Charles “Chuck” Lee Obituary

Charles “Chuck” Lee

Russell Daniel Carter Obituary

Russell Daniel Carter was born on August 12, 1981, to Carl Carter and Kathy Kirchhoff where he grew up in Louisburg before making his home in Buffalo. He passed away in his home on October 30, 2025 at the age of 44.

DC Diary - Professor points to occultists in recent cattle mutilations

This week in Dallas County history, as recorded in the Buffalo Reflex.

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Ozark's RFD - On becoming and being a veteran

As part of the post-World War II generation, I am proudly a “baby boomer.”

Notes from Creekside - Melanoma

Melanoma is one the most common types of cancer according to the National Cancer Institute.

EnJOYable Journey - Kindergarten basketball hijinks

My heart was brimming with delight on Saturday after watching baby Bison kindergarteners try bouncing balls in a skills league. If you’ve never had a chance to watch this age being coached, stop by the Buffalo High School basketball gymnasium at 8:30 a.m. on any Saturday in November.

Notes from Creekside - Thinking Out Loud

I am fortunate enough to get to stay home with my three kids. It’s not always easy; when I spend too much time scrolling, I can find myself wishing for more quiet moments to do the things I love. Today, listening to my kids playing outside while I was inside cleaning the tomatoes that we had just picked, I did not feel that way. Overwhelmingly blessed is how I was feeling (just maybe not when I had to run out and discipline one kid for biting her sister).

EnJOYable Journey - Should I have been a teacher?

My dad hoped that I would get a teaching degree for my life’s work. Both of my older sisters were teachers and were quite fantastic at it.

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Mikayla Bentz Q&A

Mikayla Bentz

DC Diary - BHS field house destroyed by fire

This week in Dallas County history, as recorded in the Buffalo Reflex.

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Karen Ann Ames

Charles B. Mangan Jr. Obituary

Charles B. Mangan Jr.

Death Notices

Bobby Andy Beesley

Brittany Crawford Q&A

Brittany Crawford

DC Diary - Lung transplant patient makes first visit home

This week in Dallas County history, as recorded in the Buffalo Reflex.

Death Notices

George Robert “Bob” Akins

Terry and Richard Smith in their Boy Scout uniforms.

A tale or two - George Washington Club

As you know from reading my column, Terry was an Army brat. Being such, he lived in many different locations: Frankfort, Germany; Fort Knox, Kentucky; Omaha, Nebraska; Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri; and Springfield (of course). Later, he and his dad, and maybe his brother Richard, lived in Texas for a while, during the time while they were doing construction work. And as I've said before he went to ten different schools; eventually graduating from Hillcrest, in Springfield.

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Obernuefemann Earns his way to State Tournament

Case Obernuefemann will be joining two Lady Bison wrestlers, Makayla Altic and Aja Watson, in the state tournament Feb. 27 and 27 in Columbia.

Bison wrestlers battled tough this weekend in their District Tournament. Case Obernuefemann, Aiden Patrick, and Matthew Skinner made it to the consolation semifinals, better known to the wrestling community as the "blood round" due to the fact it is win or go home. Obernuefemann won his match and qualified for the state tournament, which will start on February 26 in Columbia. "It was heartbreaking to see Matt and Aiden's season come to an end," shares Head Coach Nick Whetzell. Skinner finished his first season of wrestling 33-15, and Patrick finished his senior season 26-22. Whetzell goes on to thank Patrick for his three years in the program, "We wish him nothing but the best as he moves forward from wrestling."

Braden McGregor in game against Springfield Catholic.

Buffalo Bison Battle Tough Opponents in Hard-Fought Week

The Buffalo Bison boys’ basketball team faced a challenging stretch this past week, taking on three talented opponents in Clever, Strafford, and Springfield Catholic. While the Bison came up short on the scoreboard, they showed grit and determination in each contest, continuing to make strides as they progressed through the season.

Buffalo Bison Secure Overtime Victory in Mid-Lakes Conference Battle

The Buffalo Bison fell short in their game against Fair Grove on January 31, 65-54. Coach Kyle Gawlowski says, "We put up a valiant fight in front of a packed home crowd for Courtwarming but fell just short to rival Fair Grove, 65-54. The game remained tightly contested until the final minutes, with our defense playing a key role in keeping it close." Blair Abraham led the defensive effort with nine rebounds and two blocks, while Dalton Bennett pulled down eight rebounds of his own.

The Eagles Come Out on Top

The Fair Grove Eagles held their closest game of the season on Saturday against Lafayette County, coming out victorious with a final score of 14-13. The Eagles have a season record of 13 -0 and Lafayette County 10-2. Eagles Head Coach Bill Voorhis told the Daily Citizen that defense was the decision-maker for this game’s score. With no points put up in the first quarter and 0-7 by halftime, the Eagles needed a comeback to continue in this tournament. There was a tied score by the end of the third quarter. The opponent made a touchdown at the beginning of the fourth quarter, taking the lead, however, with minutes left in the game, the Eagles scored and making an extra point, brought themselves to the win.

Local Cross Country Teams Run in the Class 3 District 2 Meet

Buffalo and Fair Grove’s cross country teams ran in the MSHSAA Class 3 District 2 meet last Saturday. Listed below are individuals results from each school.

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Opinion

Ozark's RFD - Celebrating another national birthday

Plans are underway for another national birthday — the 250th anniversary of the birth of the United States of America.

EnJOYable Journey - Boom, boom, boomer

I’m a boomer. Born in the last couple of years of the generation, I still enjoy claiming to be a boomer despite the eye rolling from teenagers and constant cultural correction.

Notes from Creekside - Down Home

This week I am reminded of the words from Alabama's Song "Down Home"

Notes from Creekside - Part of the Home

Most of us have hundreds if not thousands of pictures on our phones. If you are like me though, you are guilty of not always doing anything with them after that. Especially with kids in the home, sometimes the last thing that I remember to do is print them and find a place to display them in our house. But it is so important that our kids see pictures of themselves in the home.

Ozark's RFD - Chickened out on chickens

I was absolutely sure when I gave away my last hens that I was done with chickens.

EnJOYable Journey - Things we take for granted

Last week, a friend and I hosted a trip that we called “Step Back in Time” to the Leadmine community. Our group, Artist Amigas, meets once a month to learn something new or try something new.

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