Kelly Lynwood Dudley more

At 10 p.m. on March 23, 2024, Derek R. Johnson, 47, Buffalo, was headed west on Route TT, ten miles south of Buffalo, in a 2019 Mazda CX-5 when the vehicle traveled off the right side of the road and struck a fence and a tree. The vehicle was totaled by the impact and was towed. Passenger Kimberly T. Johnson, 46. Buffalo, suffered moderate injuries and was taken to Mercy Hospital in Springfield. Both Derek and Kimberly were wearing a safety device. more

Norma Arlene (Brown) Vest more

Dallas County is holding a fundraising spaghetti dinner from 5 to 8 p.m. on April 5 at O'Bannon Center, located on Ramsey St., at the opening of the Buffalo City Park. more

April Garrett, the new Emergency Operations Manager for Dallas County, brought some alarming statistics to the attention of the newspaper. Listed below are counts of 911 calls since 2021: more

Many readers have heard of CarePortal but have asked how this program works precisely. more

Michael Calhoun's success story starts in high school at Halfway, where he graduated in 1998. He played on the state championship baseball team and described his classmates as great people. The small school gave him a solid education and close relationships. more

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

John Edwin Redd more

The opportunity to shop local for your all-natural products is here thanks to Nat’s Natural Essence. more

Former City Clerk Talia Nelson was honored at the beginning of the Board of Aldermen meeting on Monday, March 25. Mayor Brandon Kenall presented her with a proclamation recognizing her 24 years of service to the city. The mayor thanked everyone for showing up to celebrate Nelson, who has taken a job that allows her to work from home. more

Students from Buffalo High School attended the 2024 Missouri Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) State Leadership Conference, March 17-19, 2024, at Margaritaville Lake Resort and Conference Center in Osage Beach. Almost 1,600 delegates from across the state represented more than 8,600 members of Missouri FCCLA. more