Opinion

The Future of The Monitor, Bourbon County, and Yeah, The Hospital

We are entering what I believe is going to be the most consequential summer in modern Bourbon County history.

By Nick Graham

/ 11 Jun 2026

News

Family Releases Statement on Bourbon County Sheriff

By Nick Graham

/ 10 Jun 2026

Events & Culture

From Kabul To The Top Of Her Class: Afghan Student Graduates First at Fort Scott High School

By Fatimah Bader

/ 10 Jun 2026

News

Fort Scott Commission Approves Poverty Program Funding, Takes Action on Six “Unsafe And Dangerous” Properties

By Nick Graham

/ 9 Jun 2026

News

Recall Committee Fights Dismissal From Bourbon County Clerk's Lawsuit

By Nick Graham

/ 5 Jun 2026

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More BLT, please

Last week, we looked at Ray Pritchard’s “B” (Build relationships) in the “BLT’s of Evangelism.” Today, we will review his L and T of how to “fish for

By Patty LaRoche

/ 7 Jun 2026

Bourbon County Veterans Depart on First-Ever Honor Flight

Community, family, and friends gather to send off 24 local heroes to Washington, D.C.

By Nick Graham

/ 4 Jun 2026

Bourbon County Veterans Depart on First-Ever Honor Flight

The Gathered Table: Gooseberry Summers

There are certain recipes that become part of your family story. Not because they were written in a famous cookbook or passed down in a beautifully organized recipe box, but

By Rachel French

/ 3 Jun 2026

County Commission Holds Abbreviated Meeting; August Primary Election Field Set

With multiple commissioners absent, Monday's meeting lasted just six minutes — and the August primary candidate field is now set.

By Nick Graham

/ 2 Jun 2026

County Commission Holds Abbreviated Meeting; August Primary Election Field Set

Secretary of State's Office Sets Guidelines On Recall Of County Commission Chairman

Petitioners have until July 16 to gather 821 signatures from the newly redrawn District 1

By Nick Graham

/ 1 Jun 2026

Secretary of State's Office Sets Guidelines On Recall Of County Commission Chairman

The BLT's of Fishing for Men

Last week, I wrote about Jesus’ command for us to evangelize (“fish for”) others, and yes, we know this simple act can cause heart palpitations and a feeling of failure…

By Patty LaRoche

/ 31 May 2026

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