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DESE launches program to ‘Close the Gap’ for eligible students

6 months ago By Elizabeth Barnt
The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) and Odyssey recently announced the launch of the Missouri Close the Gap Grant program. Odyssey, a platform helping states connect to families in order to help find funding for education expenses in partnership with DESE and is offering families with students who reside in Missouri a one-time grant of up to $1,500 for education costs.
Melissa Cotton  

“Taking Care of You” class comes to ES

6 months ago By Elizabeth Barnt
The Taking Care of You stress management program - a series of 45-minute sessions for middle- and highschool students - is held at the Excelsior Springs Community Center (ESCC) every Tuesday at 2 p.m. through Oct. 17. The program was developed by the University of Missouri (MU) Extension to teach individuals of middle school and high school age how to manage stress.
Miranda Jamison  

Updates in the Courtroom with Miranda Jamison - Desiree Alexander - 09/22/2023

7 months ago By News Staff

Alexander’s trial date set for child sex abuse charges

The fate of an Excelsior Springs woman facing numerous felony charges will be determined by a jury of her peers, as a 2024 trial date has been set.

Desiree A. Alexander, 36, appeared in person while on bond with her Public Defender Rebecca M. Abelm in front of Eighth Judicial Circuit Court Judge Kevin L. Walden on Sept. 6. 

City zoning board approved variance for QuikTrip

7 months ago By Elizabeth Barnt
The Excelsior Springs Board of Zoning and Adjustments recently passed a new variance allowing QuikTrip to have a new sign for their up-and-coming Excelsior Springs location. Doug Hermes, the city planning consultant, addressed the board and presented the application explained under city ordnance chapter 403 which states signs placed “must not exceed a maximum of 100 square feet.” QuickTrip requested to install their sign with a square footage area of approximately 118.45 square feet.
THE LAWSON community holds their candles, lit in remembrance of the student who lost their life and prays for the recovery of the student who was injured. MIRANDA JAMISON | Staff  

Crash kills Lawson student, injuring another

7 months ago By Miranda Jamison
The Lawson Community is mourning the death of a Lawson High School Student after a tragic vehicle wreck last week. Lawson Fire Department, Ray County Sheriff’s Department, Wood Heights Fire Department, Ray County Ambulance, Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP) and Life-Flight responded to the area of Atkins Road and Route C on a report of a single-vehicle accident, around 8:58 p.m.
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