December 2021

Slow start hampers Tigers in tourney loss to Windsor

4 years ago By Dustin Danner

HIGGINSVILLE – Coming off a 59-54 win over Cameron Dec. 7 at Lafayette County of Higginsville in the Husker Classic, the Tigers were looking to find a way to put two wins together in varsity boys basketball.

Brewer, Speakman runners-up at ESHS girls tourney

4 years ago By Dustin Danner

EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – On Dec. 10, the high school gym was packed, as 19 schools competed in the Excelsior Springs Girls Tournament.

EXCELSIOR SPRINGS first-year high schooler Rylee Smith picks up a pin Dec. 9 during the Tigers’ home girls wrestling tournament. DUSTIN DANNER | Staff

SAME FINISH, DIFFERENT YEAR

4 years ago By Dustin Danner

HIGGINSVILLE – For the second straight season, the Excelsior Springs varsity girls basketball team took fifth at the Husker Classic. And for the second straight season, the Tigers edged a familiar foe to win the fifth-place game: Richmond.

OFTEN CALLED UPON as a scorer, Excelsior Springs senior Mallory Millsap takes on the job of protecting the ball as she is closely guarded by Richmond senior Jaedyn Lopez during the first half of the fifth-place game at the Husker Classic on Dec. 10 at Lafayette County of Higginsville. SHAWN RONEY | Staff

Annie Pearl Barbee

4 years ago By News Staff

Annie Pearl Barbee, 82, Lawson, MO died Saturday Dec. 11, 2021.

Annie was born to Adrath Ronald Baker and Eula Johnson Baker.

Annie worked in the medical field, with her last employment with Dr T.R. Baldwin.

Annie was married first to Fred Williams, then was married to Max Barbee.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Douglas Williams September, 2021.

Donald W. "Duck" Anderson

4 years ago By News Staff

Donald W. (Duck) Anderson made his journey to be with the Lord on December 9, 2021 at the home of his daughter surrounded by his loved ones. A visitation for Donald will be held on Wednesday, December 15, 2021 from 1:00-2:00PM at Hidden Valley Funeral Home of Excelsior Springs. Services will be December 15, 2021 beginning at 2:00PM with a graveside service to follow at Elmira Cemetery. Don was born in Ludlow, Missouri on May 26, 1936 to Charles and Francis Anderson.

Sabra Jean Morgan

4 years ago By News Staff

Sabra Jean Morgan, 64, of Excelsior Springs, Missouri, passed away December 1, 2021, peacefully at home. 

Mo. military-friendly in words, not deeds

4 years ago By News Staff

Missouri Department of Transportation policies, at least as evidenced in Ray County, are far less friendly toward the military and veterans than promised in a state where former Gov. Jay Nixon, present Gov. Mike Parson and other political leaders seek to present a friendly face.

City awards $15,000 in grants to community groups

4 years ago By Shawn Roney

EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – The city awarded $15,000 in community grants last month. The Downtown Excelsior Partnership received a $2,500 grant and two for $1,500 each.

Hospital CEO reports positive COVID tests

4 years ago By Shawn Roney

EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – The coronavirus “is back, stronger than ever,” hospital CEO Kristen DeHart reminded city leaders during a Dec. 3 work session.

Mid-Continent Public Library begins loaning out Chromebooks

4 years ago By News Staff

EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – Made possible by a grant administered by the Missouri State Library, Mid-Continent Public Library offers Chromebook laptops for customers to check out and take home. Chromebook Kits can be checked out for up to two weeks with two renewal periods, if there are no “holds” from other customers waiting to check them out.