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Three cases of measles have been reported to the Wright County Health Department. These ill persons were evaluated by local healthcare providers and tested positive for measles. Persons with known possible exposures are being contacted. Details of potential public exposures have been limited thus...
Missouri Press Association (MPA) President Bryan Chester, left, after presenting awards to Ron Schott, owner and publisher of the Wright County Journal.
One week after receiving six national newspaper awards, the Wright County Journal wrapped up the industry’s award season this weekend by winning...
September 27, 2026, 2:43 AM
Wilder Days will be held this week in Mansfield Friday-Saturday, Sep. 25-26.Highlighting this year’s event will be the appearance of actor Richard...
September 27, 2026, 1:11 AM
The Eighth Annual Missouri Vietnam Wall Run came through Mountain Grove on Friday, Sep. 14. It was hosted by the Liberty Riders of America, who began...
September 26, 2026, 11:02 PM
Three cases of measles have been reported to the Wright County Health Department. These ill persons were evaluated by local healthcare providers and tested positive for measles. Persons with known possible exposures are being contacted. Details of potential public exposures have been limited thus...
October 14, 2026
News
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September 26, 2026The Isaacs, entertained a large crowd on Saturday, Sep. 12 on the square in Mountain Grove. Their concert featured southern gospel music, hymns, some country favorites and more. The emcee was Duane... -
Ron Schott, owner and publisher of the Wright County Journal, with national awards recently earned by the publication.
September 19, 2026The Wright County Journal was nationally recognized with six prestigious awards, including one best in the nation award, at Friday night’s 140th National Newspaper Association (NNA) Convention... -
September 19, 2026There’s been a buzz in the Mansfield community as several famous people are on tap to make an appearance in town for events. In a little more than two weeks, actor Richard Thomas, best known...
Obits
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Phyllis Irene Proctor
September 27, 2026Phyllis Irene Proctor, daughter of the late William Leonard Hicks and Virgie Lucille (Clark) Hicks-Pamperien, was born July 10, 1943, in rural Mountain Grove. The Lord called her home on Sep. 10,... -
Karen Dorothy Grover
September 27, 2026Karen Dorothy Grover was taken from us too soon, but passed away peacefully on Sep. 6, 2026, in Cabool, after a wonderful life serving her family, church, and community. She was a devoted follower of... -
Luanne Mary Brown
September 27, 2026Luanne Mary Brown, 74, of Cabool, passed away on Sep. 3, 2026, at Sunterra Springs in Springfield. Luanne was born on April 3, 1952, in Herscher, Ill., to Bernard and Louise Rivard. Raised in a...
Sports
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September 27, 2026The Mountain Grove Lady Panthers’ golf team won first place as a team at the recent Mansfield Tournament played at Randel-Hinkle Golf Course. The Lady Panthers had four medalists in the event....
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September 27, 2026Both the Mountain Grove boys and girls cross country programs took home first place team awards in the Clint Pevril Bomber Invitational held on Sep. 17 in Mountain Home, Ark.The Panthers had six... -
September 27, 2026The Mansfield Lady Lions’ golf team had two medalists in the Mansfield Invitational the Lady Lions’ hosted at Randel-Hinkle Golf Course in Mountain Grove.Mylee Sullivan shot a 100 to...