Kevin Harris and Eric Holmes of Harris & Holmes, PLLC, were recently recognized for their outstanding community service in Jackson County including the Harris and Holmes Community Scholarship Fund which provides tuition assistance to graduating seniors.  

Fraudulent schemes target millions of people each year leaving many with empty bank accounts. According to the United States Postal Service (USPS) most frauds carry common traits. In keeping with National Consumer protection week the USPS offers its customers helpful tips to spot common scams and prevent fraud.

Drug suspect arrested after car runs out of gas, one man is arrested for attacking senior citizen with tree branch, another man is charged with trying to hit a cop with a cane, and one town's war against artificial turf...all of that in this week's edition!

Another individual indicted last summer on meth-related charges had her bond rescinded last week following her arrest on a misdemeanor charge.

After much planning and a whole lot of work, the Jackson County Libraries will have their grand openings on Tuesday, March 30. The public is invited to attend both events, the first starting in Ravenswood at 9 a.m. and the second at Ripley at approximately 10 a.m.

A special performance is being held to raise money and awareness for REACH – Jackson County on Friday, March 12, 2010, at 7 p.m. at the Alpine Theatre.