August 26, 2026

Higginsville Advance

Dear Citizens of Higginsville,

July 8, 2026

On behalf of the entire Higginsville Fire Protection District, we want to thank you for your continued support and invite you to see your tax dollars making a real Please join us on Saturday, July 18th, from 1:00 PM and see the exciting progress we have made together to strengthen safety services for the entire community.

Miss Higginsville Young Miss Higginsville

July 8, 2026

Miss Higginsville Young Miss Higginsville

In the Shadow of the Flag, by Tom Brand

July 8, 2026

I’ve crossed that parking lot hundreds of times. It’s the same route on the same stretch of pavement, focused on my car as I walk. Most days it’s just another small transition between work and whatever waits on the other side of the day. But one day recently, the timing was different.

July 8, 2026

Higginsville Habilitation Center has welcomed Cameron Hope as its new assistant superintendent, bringing with him a steady presence, a heart for service, and years of experience supporting individuals with developmental disabilities and behavioral health needs.

July 8, 2026

'Let me tell you ’bout my Jesus

July 3, 2026

Douglas and Mary Kempfe of Alma, Julie Ravasini of Lee’s Summit and Jamie Kempfe of Gardner, Kan., traveled to Branson on Sunday afternoon, June 21. On Monday, they enjoyed visiting the Top of the Rock and enjoyed visiting the Ancient Ozarks Natural History Museum, Chapel of the Ozarks and Jack’s Cabin at Top of the Rock. In the evening, they enjoyed visiting with Gary and Glenda Riekhof, who live close by in Blue Eye. Tuesday, the group enjoyed visiting Dogwood Canyon Nature Park and visiting with Doug and Lori Tuepker, who live in Branson. In the evening, they attended the Haygoods Musical Show. Wednesday, the group saw the live play, “David.” Doug and Mary enjoyed the trip very much. Two of their daughters planned the trip to help their parents celebrate their 54th wedding anniversary, which was on June 25, the day after they returned home.

July 3, 2026

William Mort, 32, of Odessa, appeared before Judge Josh Taylor, in the Lafayette County Circuit Court and entered pleas of guilty to six counts of the Class B Felony of Possession of Child Pornography. Lafayette County Prosecutor, Kristen Ellis Hilbrenner, represented the State at the plea and sentencing. By pleading guilty the defendant admitted to possessing moving images or videos of obscene materials involving children under the age of eighteen as participants in sexually explicit conduct.

July 1, 2026

St. Luke UCC in Grand Pass will hold its annual church picnic on Wednesday, July 15 from 6-9 p.m. Everyone is invited to come and share in the games, opportunity quilt drawing, the dunk tank, and lots of food, along with ice cream and homemade cakes and pies.