Everything in an individual’s path shapes the next step of this life on earth. Richard Waters looks back, seeing the steps God had planned would bring him to this celebrated day where he was ordained for ministry by the Dallas County Association of Southern Baptists. more

What was the last movie you saw, and what did you think of it? more

The Buffalo Board of Aldermen met Monday, Jan. 9, for its regular monthly meeting, and the main discussion for the evening was repairing the roof of the downtown fire station on Benton Street and water tower repairs. more

A new year brings new management to the Dallas County Area YMCA. Brandi Udelhoven will be the overseer for Dallas County and Lebanon YMCAs. She lives in Long Lane on a 700-acre farm with her husband and two children, who attend Dallas County R-1 Schools. At the Buffalo Area Chamber of Commerce’s January meeting, Udelhoven presented new classes, changes and philosophy. more

Darrell Boyd is the captain of the Dallas County Sheriff’s Posse and Posse Rangers. He entered the field of law enforcement four decades ago and has experienced many things since he took his oath. His goal has always been to reach out a hand to help, especially to a misguided younger generation involved in drugs and crime. more

In the Missouri and Arkansas Region, Red Cross disaster response volunteers have also provided relief and comfort after home fires and other local disasters, including responding to tornadoes that ripped across the two-state region, and flooding that impacted the St. Louis area. more

It is the symbolic start of the holiday season — bright red kettles staffed by Dallas County volunteer bell ringers, stationed at supermarkets and retail stores throughout Buffalo. People who … more

This winter will be a challenge as the drought of 2022 has left its mark on the cattle industry in southwest Missouri and throughout the Midwest. “Winter Feeding Program — Surviving the … more

Members of the Dallas County Cattlemen’s Association gathered at Prairie Grove School on Tuesday, Nov. 8, for the group’s annual meeting. The 162 in attendance elected officers for the … more

Winter has come early for southwest Missouri, which recently has seen several days of subfreezing temperatures, with many more on the horizon. And the snow, sleet and ice that come with winter are … more

Dallas County Habitat for Humanity will hold the 21st annual Thanksgiving Day Dinner on Nov. 24 at the Dallas County Area YMCA building, 923 W. Main St., Buffalo. The volunteers will serve turkey … more