In search of a solution: Looking for ways to alleviate pressures faced by Missouri Public Defenders

Nevada Daily Mail/Sunday Nevada Herald - Wed Nov 25

Editor's note: This is the final installment in a series delving into issues impacting the Missouri Public Defenders; prior stories in the Nov.

Drive safely during the Thanksgiving holiday weekend

Nevada Daily Mail/Sunday Nevada Herald - Wed Nov 25

The good news: fair weather is in store for the area for Thanksgiving. Mild temperatures and sunny skies are forecast for Vernon County, through Saturday, although there could be a chance of showers on Sunday.

Radio Springs light display opens Wednesday

Nevada Daily Mail/Sunday Nevada Herald - Tue Nov 24

The opening ceremony that officially begins the season for the light display at Radio Springs Park, Nevada, will be held on Wednesday, Nov.

Black bear sightings in Missouri have increased, experts say

Nevada Daily Mail/Sunday Nevada Herald - Wed Nov 18

It was a nasty afternoon; light drizzle and intermittent sleet pelted me occasionally as I sat in the blind.

NEVC, Bronaugh honor veterans

Nevada Daily Mail/Sunday Nevada Herald - Fri Nov 13

Northeast Vernon County High School Principal Charles Naas accepts a flag presented to the school by Missouri State Representative and United States Marine Corps veteran Barney J. Fisher, during an event honoring veterans conducted Wednesday.

Buried in cases: Public defenders juggle enormous workload

Nevada Daily Mail/Sunday Nevada Herald - Fri Nov 13

Editor's note: Throughout Missouri, public defenders are struggling to manage tiny budgets and massive case load, and those who serve Vernon County are no exception.

Mason gets new judge

Nevada Daily Mail/Sunday Nevada Herald - Wed Nov 11

No hearing date has been set by the judge, David C. Dally, assigned by court officials to hear the Garrett Mason case after 28th Circuit Court Presiding Judge James Bickel approved a defense request for a new judge in the case.

Nurse, soldier marry after World War II

Nevada Daily Mail/Sunday Nevada Herald - Tue Nov 10

Raymond Shirley brings out the uniform he wore during World War II. --Neoma Foreman/Special to the Daily Mail In 1943, facing a shortage of nurses caused by the needs of World War II, the Federal Government established the Cadet Nurse Corps.

Museums honor veterans

Nevada Daily Mail/Sunday Nevada Herald - Tue Nov 10

A statue commemorates storming the beach, at the Veterans' Museum in Branson, Mo.

Entries sought for parade, pageant

Nevada Daily Mail/Sunday Nevada Herald - Tue Nov 10

The annual holiday parade and Miss Merry Christmas pageant organizers have begun taking registrations for these holiday events, to be held on Friday, Dec.