The inaugural Cooking is the Cure cooking class was held on March 18. Dr. Taylor Pedersen's Show Me Strong Kids initiative identified nutrition and lack of family involvement as key issues children experience in Dallas County. Dallas County Family Medical Center started the first cooking class by starting with the basics, with families cooking together in the kitchen. This program is one of the first classes to address issues children experience and provide ways to help them overcome them. more

Children prepare their Easter Baskets for a fun-filled Saturday at the Buffalo Easter Egg Hunt. The egg hunt starts at noon on March 30 in the Dallas County Community Park, 1600 N. Hickory. The event is designed for the entire family as an activity to be spent with friends and family. more

Kelly Lynwood Dudley more

At 10 p.m. on March 23, 2024, Derek R. Johnson, 47, Buffalo, was headed west on Route TT, ten miles south of Buffalo, in a 2019 Mazda CX-5 when the vehicle traveled off the right side of the road and struck a fence and a tree. The vehicle was totaled by the impact and was towed. Passenger Kimberly T. Johnson, 46. Buffalo, suffered moderate injuries and was taken to Mercy Hospital in Springfield. Both Derek and Kimberly were wearing a safety device. more

Norma Arlene (Brown) Vest more

Dallas County is holding a fundraising spaghetti dinner from 5 to 8 p.m. on April 5 at O'Bannon Center, located on Ramsey St., at the opening of the Buffalo City Park. more

April Garrett, the new Emergency Operations Manager for Dallas County, brought some alarming statistics to the attention of the newspaper. Listed below are counts of 911 calls since 2021: more

Many readers have heard of CarePortal but have asked how this program works precisely. more

Michael Calhoun's success story starts in high school at Halfway, where he graduated in 1998. He played on the state championship baseball team and described his classmates as great people. The small school gave him a solid education and close relationships. more

This week in Dallas County history, as recorded in the Buffalo Reflex. more

John Edwin Redd more

The opportunity to shop local for your all-natural products is here thanks to Nat’s Natural Essence. more

Former City Clerk Talia Nelson was honored at the beginning of the Board of Aldermen meeting on Monday, March 25. Mayor Brandon Kenall presented her with a proclamation recognizing her 24 years of service to the city. The mayor thanked everyone for showing up to celebrate Nelson, who has taken a job that allows her to work from home. more

Students from Buffalo High School attended the 2024 Missouri Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) State Leadership Conference, March 17-19, 2024, at Margaritaville Lake Resort and Conference Center in Osage Beach. Almost 1,600 delegates from across the state represented more than 8,600 members of Missouri FCCLA. more

Larry Paul Dean Griffin, born in 1985, Tunas, was charged by Dallas County Prosecuting Attorney Jonathan D. Barker in Dallas County Circuit Court with the class B felony of domestic assault in the first degree and the felony of armed criminal action on or about January 10, 2024. more

Making her mark in the community, Alex Kueck is a beacon of success right here in our hometown. Her story is one of resilience and community spirit. Alex is a realtor at Main Street Realty here in Buffalo and is taking on the market head-on. Alex will also represent Buffalo to the Ozark Board of Realtors for a community fundraising project for Dallas County And is also a new Buffalo Chamber and community member for the annual Celtic festival. Alex's business ventures come from a deep passion for livestock and agriculture from a young age; she has always been active in the community, helping with fundraising for local breast cancer communities, teaching youth to ride horseback, supporting local businesses, and so much more. She is dedicated to her thriving enterprises, including her Quarter Horse breeding program, equine business, and now real estate. She's making waves in the local business scene and leaving a mark on our community. Come visit her in the office at Main Street Realty. more

Belva Kay Skinner more

We would like to thank everyone for their help on the Jeremiah 4 game sweeper. This is our second annual sweeper, and we'd like to thank all the people that donated and participated in the tournament. more

The Dallas County Cattlemen would like to thank everyone that attended our meeting on Tuesday, March 12. more

Springfield storyteller, writer, and sports enthusiast Ethan Bryan recently addressed the Buffalo Rotary at a meeting. more

The Dallas County Cattlemen's Association (DCCA) was very honored to host Lt. Gov. Mike Kehoe at the group's March 12th meeting held at Prairie Grove School south of Buffalo.   more

Jordan Tucker, Buffalo, will participate in the 2024 Missouri Agribusiness Academy. more

The Dallas County Association of Southern Baptist (DCASB) Women’s Ministry team has planned two special meeting dates during 2024. more

Isaiah 58:7 Mission Pantry is giving Resurrection baskets to 60 families in need. Call 417-733-6555 to get on the list before the deadline of March 24. Pick-up will be from 5 to 6 p.m. on March 29, at 1235 State Hwy. 64 in Tunas. more

On March 13, 2024, at 11:40 a.m., on US 65 one half mile north of Buffalo, Belva Skinner, 68, Buffalo, was headed southbound in a 2009 Toyota Camry when she swerved to avoid a branch in the road. Skinner skidded across the center of the road and struck a 2014 GMC Acadia driven by Melinda J. Walton, 47, Springfield who had two passengers the ages of 15 and 16, also from Springfield. Skinner faced fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. Walton suffered serious injuries and her passengers suffered moderate injuries. All three individuals were taken to Mercy Hospital in Springfield. The impact totaled both vehicles and they were towed from the scene. Skinner was wearing a safety device, Walton and the two passengers were not. more