McDonald County Press

06/12/2026

A set of keys that accompanied Missy Grigsby for nearly 30 years have been turned into a treasure as she recently retired.

JANE -- A set of keys that accompanied Missy Grigsby for nearly 30 years have been turned into a treasure as she recently retired.

06/12/2026

Dr. Rick Wooden had lived all over the country before he moved to Anderson with his family in 1982. They "didn't know a soul," but had chosen the town for its strategic location between Wooden's parents, and his wife, Peggy's, parents.

Now, 43 years after he founded Anderson Animal Hospital and became a community staple, Wooden has again chosen family as a reason for a big change as he leaves the veterinary practice.

ANDERSON -- Dr. Rick Wooden had lived all over the country before he moved to Anderson with his family in 1982. They "didn't know a soul," but had chosen the town for its strategic location between Wooden's parents, and his wife, Peggy's, parents.

06/12/2026

A line of cars stretched from the loading dock at McDonald County High School to alongside the building on June 5.

Parents or guardians were picking up meals for their children during the first day of the summer weekend meals program.

ANDERSON -- A line of cars stretched from the loading dock at McDonald County High School to alongside the building on June 5.

06/11/2026

A Goodman man is in custody after police say his dog bit a 17-year-old on a roadway, and after Goodman police had issued multiple municipal citations for animal ordinance violations.

GOODMAN -- A Goodman man is in custody after police say his dog bit a 17-year-old on a roadway, after Goodman police had issued multiple municipal citations for animal ordinance violations.

06/11/2026

Southwest City turned out on a rainy day to celebrate its annual Old Timers' Day on Saturday, with contests, prizes, live music and a two-night rodeo.

Southwest City turned out on a rainy day to celebrate its annual Old Timers' Day on Saturday, with contests, prizes, live music and a two-night rodeo.

06/06/2026

The McDonald County Historical Society is seeking volunteers to fill skilled positions. Leaders say positions should be filled by people who cherish local history.

06/06/2026

The McDonald County Historical Museum, following a successful first attempt, will hold its Savor the History promotion again this year featuring local restaurants.

06/05/2026

A citizen's enduring complaint over water quality has spurred Southwest City to action about a year after a switch to a new well. Patty Burrow attended a regular meeting of the board of aldermen on May 28 to update the board and insist on new water lines, and after some discussion, the board told her they would work on a timeline to run new lines in the area.

SOUTHWEST CITY -- A citizen's enduring complaint over water quality has spurred the city to action about a year after a switch to a new well. Patty Burrow attended a regular meeting of the board of aldermen on May 28 to update the board and insist on new water lines, and after some discussion, the b...

05/29/2026

The rain came pouring down, but the foot-stomping high spirits at a Memorial Day weekend concert at Powell Store were not dampened on May 23. Children and adults alike danced in the rain, while others sheltered under a big tent to enjoy the live music, food trucks and community.

https://mdcp.nwaonline.com/news/2026/may/28/rain-or-shine-powell-store-returns-with-summer/

05/28/2026

Recently the staff at McDonald County R-1 School District discovered data that shows local students are leading the state in learning.

ANDERSON -- Recently the staff at McDonald County R-1 School District discovered data that shows local students are leading the state in learning.