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The Mountain Grove Chamber of Commerce held its annual Mayfest event on Saturday, May 2 at the square in Mountain Grove.
In a shocking last-minute change, Wright County Presiding Commissioner Zach Williams removed his name from the Aug. 4 primary ballot for re-election....
April 29, 2026, 9:28 AM
Ron Schott, owner and publisher of the Wright County Journal, on right, receives three state awards during the Missouri Press Advertising and Marketing Executives’ (MPAME) 2026 Best Ad Contest. He received the awards from MPAME President Stephanie Vandeven at the Courtyard Marriott in Jefferson City on April 16.
The Wright County Journal was a recipient of three state advertising awards in the Missouri Press Advertising and Marketing Executives’ (MPAME) 2026...
April 29, 2026, 9:27 AM
At the City of Mountain Grove’s City Council meeting Monday, April 13, Chief of Police Danny Bledsoe dropped a staggering figure at the feet of the...
April 29, 2026, 9:26 AM
The Mountain Grove Chamber of Commerce held its annual Mayfest event on Saturday, May 2 at the square in Mountain Grove.
May 12, 2026
News
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Clinton Gibbens
April 15, 2026The City of Mountain Grove announced last week the resignation of Fire Chief Clinton Gibbens and his final day with the City will be April 10. City Administrator Dakota Bates notes that “... -
April 7, 2026A pair of use tax questions were approved by voters and a couple of hotly contested races were decided by those who took to the polls on Tuesday, April 7.Proposition U regarding the Use Tax did pass... -
April 7, 2026The Wright County Journal held a Candidate Forum for the competitive Mountain Grove R-IIII School Board race last Monday, March 23 inside the high school cafeteria. Aaron Matthiesen, representing the...
Obits
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Stacey Arlene Barnard
May 12, 2026Stacey Arlene Barnard was born Nov. 10, 1970, in Hinsdale, Ill. to Mr. and Mrs. Andrew John and Grace (Johnson) Barranco. She departed from this life at her home in Mansfield on April 29, 2026 at the... -
Loreta “Pat” Fae (Baker) Dennis
May 12, 2026Loreta “Pat” Fae (Baker) Dennis, daughter of Raymond and Cremora (Freeman) Baker, was born Feb. 23, 1935, in Mansfield, and departed this life on April 28, 2026, at her home in Mansfield... -
Heather Renee (Piland) Clark
May 12, 2026Heather Renee (Piland) Clark, was born Dec. 28, 1982, in Wichita, Kan., and passed away on April 29, 2026, at her home in Joplin, at the age of 43. Heather graduated with the Mountain Grove High...
Sports
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Mountain Grove’s golf team with a first place plaque after winning the tournament they hosted recently at Randel-Hinkle Golf Course.
May 12, 2026The Mountain Grove golf team has experienced some success in recent events.A couple of weeks ago, the Panthers won the Mountain Grove Invitational with a team score of 326 as four of the five golfers... -
Mountain Grove pitcher Payton O’Connor sends a pitch to the plate against Norwood.
May 12, 2026The Mountain Grove Lady Panthers’ softball team won an extra-inning thriller with Norwood last week.Chloe Slagle would score from third base on a passed ball with two outs to give her team the... -
May 12, 2026Three Wright County track and field programs competed last week in the Fair Grove Relays and experienced some success.MansfieldThe Lions’ Kellen Campbell won the triple jump event after leaping...