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A convoy of trucks from Walmart Heart left Belle around 10 a.m. on Saturday morning with a special passenger in the lead. Kyra Woemmel, a 4-year-old girl from Belle, diagnosed with Spastic …
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By Roxie Murphy, Staff Writer
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10/11/23
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BELLE — The city of Belle is once again without a public works director as Jason Lewis, who was hired in July, submitted his resignation on Oct. 13 listing complaints about the …
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By Roxie Murphy, Staff Writer
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10/18/23
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Maries County prosecutor awaits investigation results for Belle officer, delays filing PC on another
BELLE — A Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP) investigation against Belle Police officer Sgt. Mark Morgan, a Maries County Sheriff candidate, has been completed and is pending delivery to the …
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By Roxie Murphy, Assistant Editor
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3/20/24
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BELLE — Resident Rebecca Withouse was informed on Oct. 11 that usage of city equipment to smooth pave work at Alderman Adam Padgett’s business was a citizen service that the mayor would …
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By Roxie Murphy, Staff Writer
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10/18/23
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BELLE — Belle Mayor Daryl White, Jr., responded to a request for an update on the city’s Rock Island Trail grant with concerns about the city’s financial obligation.
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By Roxie Murphy, Staff Writer
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11/29/23
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BELLE — Visitors to the Osage Arts Community (OAC) Art Center in August will find an exhibition spotlighting a Belle local.
“Paint Your Life: Commercial Painting by Josh Gray” …
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By Colin Willard, Staff Writer
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8/9/23
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BELLE — After receiving letters from the Department of Natural Resources regarding its lack of a certified operator to oversee and maintain the public water and sewer system, the city of Belle …
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By Roxie Murphy, Staff Writer
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8/9/23
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The Veterans Memorial on the corner of Alvarado Avenue and Third Street on Sept. 22 was updated with wars and conflicts that have taken place since 2001 according to VFW Post Commander Diane James. …
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10/11/23
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BLAND — A Bland couple was killed in Crawford County on Aug. 8 at the intersection of State Highway 19, and Rural Routes CC and F when a crossing motorist in a 2017 Subaru Outback pulled out in …
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By Roxie Murphy, Staff Writer
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8/16/23
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Belle FFA hosted its annual craft show on Dec. 2 in the high school gym. Area vendors filled the space selling homemade wares, including quilts, soaps, clothing, jewelry, candles, scent bars, …
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By Roxie Murphy, Staff Writer
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12/6/23
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BELLE — Bob’s Frozen Custard in Belle was named Best Frozen Custard from Missouri’s Best for the winners of the 2024 Eats and Drinks category.
Winners were announced in July.
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8/16/23
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BELLE — The Belle Community Betterment Association’s (BCBA) 4th Annual Father-Daughter Dance was held on Saturday at the Belle-Bland Community Center, an event meant to celebrate the bond …
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By Edward Gehlert, Correspondent Writer
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12/6/23
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BELLE — Belle aldermen on Feb. 12 passed an ordinance establishing rules to govern the public comments portion of all open meetings with a 3-0 vote.
Once passed, the ordinance was …
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By Roxie Murphy, Assistant Editor
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2/14/24
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Belle Board of Aldermen candidates running in the April 2 municipal election responded to the following questionnaire from the Maries County Advocate. Each candidate received the same five questions …
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By Roxie Murphy, Assistant Editor
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3/27/24
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BELLE — “Alright, folks, here’s the story,” City Attorney Todd T. Smith began at the Feb. 12 Belle aldermen meeting. “In Missouri the Open Meeting Law is very clear on …
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By Roxie Murphy, Assistant Editor
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2/14/24
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BELLE — An article in last week’s edition of The Advocate titled Property damage escalates to stolen vehicle , home invasion mentioned a vehicle was stolen from Padgett’s Place. The …
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BY Edward Gehlert, Special Correspondent
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3/27/24
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BELLE — With local and big-name entertainment and new events, the 75th Belle Fair June 28-July 1 will kick off its “Diamonds Are Fairever” event with a bang.
The Main Stage …
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By Roxie Murphy, Staff Writer
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5/31/23
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BELLE — Belle aldermen on Oct. 25 revisited purchasing one or two more police cars from a Phelps Health in Rolla, and again decided to table the discussion on the recommendation of the mayor.
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By Roxie Murphy, Staff Writer
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11/8/23
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BELLE — Maries County 25th Circuit Court Judge Kerry G. Rowden on Feb. 13 approved Belle Mayor Daryl White, Jr.’s, motion to change judge. The change of venue to-be-determined.
White …
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By Roxie Murphy, Assistant Editor
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2/14/24
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The Belle VFW Post 3410 hosted a Memorial Day bar-be-que Saturday morning in honor of Memorial Day. Post member Diane James said at 1 p.m. that they were almost completely out of food. Several Post …
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5/31/23
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