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Brooke Bigham grew up just down the road from a dairy farm, where she was surrounded by flora and fauna. She spent her time splashing about in creeks or sprawled out in a soft bed of grass, gazing at the stars or listening to the chorus of birds in the garden.This bucolic lifestyle was embedded in...
The Wright County Sheriff’s Office recently announced a pair of arrests.Grovespring assaultOn Jan. 17, Wright County Sheriff deputies Cunningham and Kinser were dispatched to the Grovespring area in reference to an assault in progress. Upon arrival, deputies observed the victim bleeding from the...
Luke Hurtt, Director of Tourism
and Activities
The City of Mountain Grove is placing faith, and funds, towards the growth of the community through the newly created Director of Tourism and Activities position.Mountain Grove native Luke Hurtt has been hired to lead the City’s tourism, recreation and event initiatives. His focus is on promoting...
New Wright County Sheriff BJ Adler officially took his oath of office during a ceremony held on Tuesday, Jan. 13 at the Wright County Courthouse. Wright County Clerk Loni Pedersen administered the oath of office. He was elected to the post on Tuesday, Jan. 6 in a special election. He was joined by...
Several candidates have officially put their names on the ballot for the upcoming April 7 election in races throughout Wright County.Mountain GroveThere will be one competitive race coming up for the City of Mountain Grove during the April election.Incumbent Brenda Clark will face Adam Jenkins in...
After a special election held on Jan. 6, Wright County has a new sheriff with a familiar name.BJ Adler, the son of retired Sheriff Glenn Adler who retired after 16 years leading the sheriff’s office in 2020, won an unopposed election for the position after receiving 336 total votes, with 20 votes...
Mary Maloney, of Mountain Grove, with Bill Bridges, TCMH Chief Executive Officer, as she received the Elite Employee of the Year award.
Texas County Memorial Hospital awarded top employee awards at the 43rd Annual Celebration of TCMH Employees on Friday, Dec. 5, at the Jayson Gentry Community Safe Room at TCMH. Jason Mayberry and Anita Kuhn-Quick, both of Salem, received top honors as the 2025 Managers of the Year. Mayberry, who...
Care To Learn received a $2,000 grant. Shown are David Barbe, Shawna Gruben, Lisa Watson, Jordyn Freeman, Mandy Addy and Dusty Schober.
The Mountain Grove Area Community Foundation presented grants to six area organizations totaling $10,500 at a brief award ceremony at the Mountain Grove High School Arena on Friday, Dec. 12. Recipients of this year’s grants included: Care to Learn, Ozarks Family YMCA, Mountain Moving Ministry, Shop...
The Wright County Journal has picked the Top 25 impactful stories for which 2025 will be remembered. The order does not indicate importance.Retirement for Dr. David BarbeMountain Grove’s Dr. David Barbe retires after more than 40 years.John Miller retires as public administratorPublic Administrator...
The Mansfield Lodge No. 543 recently made their annual donation to the Lions Share Backpack Program. Members of Mansfield Lodge No. 543 generously donated funds and those funds were sent to Missouri Masonic Home, who has a program called the creating a partnership program that will triple the funds...