Eminence Daily Digest Friday, July 03, 2026
Ty's Take
Eight years is a long time to wait for answers, and longer still to live in a county where the people sworn to keep the peace end up being the ones you're wondering about. The charges coming down now against former law enforcement in the Tory Sanders case aren't just about what happened that night—they're about whether this community can finally trust that somebody, somewhere, did their job right. That matters more in a place this size than most folks understand. When the sheriff's office is the law, and the law itself becomes the question, it changes how people think about everything else: who they call, what they report, whether they believe the badge still means something. Maybe these charges mean it does.
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Weather Alerts
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 3 at 4:09AM CDT until July 4 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Springfield MO
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 105. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Kansas and central, east central, south central, southwest, and west central Missouri. * WHEN...Until 8 PM CDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses....
West Plains Daily Quill - Shannon County
Three charged with murder 8 years after Shannon Co. death
Three men from the West Plains area have been charged with second-degree murder nearly eight years after a young man's death was initially ruled accidental drowning. Robbie Crites, 20, was found dead in the Jacks Fork River in 2018, but witnesses now claim he was assaulted over a drug debt and...
Charges mount against former Shannon Co. law enforcement staff
Two more former Shannon County Sheriff's Office employees have been charged with felonies, bringing the total to five staffers facing criminal charges since November. The full details of the new charges are available only to paid subscribers of the publication.
Ozarks Healthcare sets heart health events for February
Ozarks Healthcare is offering free heart health screenings and educational dinners throughout February to address cardiovascular disease concerns in the region. Residents can schedule appointments for blood pressure, cholesterol, and glucose testing at seven locations, and hear from cardiologists...
Arctic blast to bring sub-zero chills; snow totals uncertain
A dangerous Arctic blast is expected to sweep into the area this weekend, bringing wind chills below zero and potentially significant snowfall ranging from a dusting to 12 inches. The National Weather Service is warning residents to prepare for hazardous conditions and advises taking precautions...
VFW Auxiliary launches military banner program
The VFW Auxiliary Post 3009 is launching a Military Tribute Banner Program in Mountain View to honor veterans and active-duty service members with large patriotic banners displayed throughout town from May to November. Orders for the banners are due by February 18.
Local students named to State Tech dean’s list
Five local students have earned dean's list recognition at State Tech for the fall 2025 semester by maintaining grade point averages between 3.5 and 4.0. The honorees are Carter Cutbirth of Ava, Daniel Eastman of Cabool, Wilson Masters of Dora, Sierra Green of Eminence, and Roan Brown of West...
Summersville Branch Library is kicking off the year with a new monthly book club and ongoing activities including story time, a crochet group, and a Lego club for patrons of all ages. The library is also holding a January book sale and seeking new members for its Friends of the Library volunteer...
Current River Callers to host NWTF Hunting Heritage Banquet Jan. 18
The Current River Callers chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation will host its annual Hunting Heritage Banquet on January 18 at the Winona R-3 multipurpose building to support conservation projects and youth outdoor programs. Youth ages 17 and younger receive free membership to the Jakes...
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