The Bourbon County Monitor (Page 13)

Family Releases Statement on Bourbon County Sheriff

The family of Bourbon County Sheriff Bill Martin has released a statement regarding the medical emergency he suffered Tuesday afternoon.

By Nick Graham

/ 10 Jun 2026

Family Releases Statement on Bourbon County Sheriff

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

Maryam Kamel arrived from Afghanistan at 14 speaking no English. Four years later, she graduated at the top of Fort Scott High School's Class of 2026.

By Fatimah Bader

/ 10 Jun 2026

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

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

Commissioners vote 4-1 to utilize $30,000 from the city's special alcohol and drug fund for Core Community Bourbon County.

By Nick Graham

/ 9 Jun 2026

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

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

Recall Committee Fights Dismissal From Bourbon County Clerk's Lawsuit

Petition organizers argue the county clerk moved to drop them from her lawsuit to avoid penalties and legal fees she could owe under the state's anti-SLAPP law.

By Nick Graham

/ 5 Jun 2026

Recall Committee Fights Dismissal From Bourbon County Clerk's Lawsuit

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