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Belle officials deny allegations of Sunshine Law violations
BELLE — Belle Mayor Pro Tem James (Pudd) Mitchell said on Tuesday morning that he has not viewed Lauber Municipal Law’s Jan. 24 response to the Missouri Attorney General Andrew … more
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Board votes unanimously to terminate clerk, Padgett resigns
BELLE — Many community members requested minutes from the Jan. 22 meeting, specifically to find out the closed session vote that terminated the employment of long-time employee Frankie … more
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Mayor Daryl White Jr. requests charges be dismissed, change of judge, venue
BELLE — Belle Mayor Daryl White, Jr.’s attorney Thomas J. Kirsch filed a motion to dismiss in Judge Kerry G. Rowden’s 25 Circuit Court on Jan. 17 along with an entry appearance … more
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Heintz Excavating began demolition Thursday on the old hotel and boarding house in Bland which had ties to the Rock Island rail line. Work was completed Friday.
Bland rock house demolished, local history remembered
BELLE — The rock house in Bland located at the corner of N. Lyford and E. Colorado streets was demolished on Jan. 18-19 by Heintz Excavating following the sale of the building from Jeff … more
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Belle officials hired Mid-State Pipeline on Tuesday morning to assist the public works department with main breaks that emptied the city’s water towers. The city reported at 4 p.m. repairs made and service returned.
Multiple main breaks in Belle community empties water towers
BELLE — Belle residents woke Tuesday morning with no water service as main breaks on Alvarado Avenue and Jersey Street depleted the city’s water towers. Service was later restored around … more
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Belle aldermen issue statement regarding AG suit, mayor’s charges
BELLE — The Belle Board of Aldermen gave a statement in a press release on Jan. 10 regarding a lawsuit brought against them by Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey’s Office for alleged … more
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Founders of OutKast Baseball lined up on Jan. 4 to break ground at the future OutKast Sports Complex property located on County Road 754 across from the Kingsford Soccer Complex. Founders were joined by state represents and include (from left) Tiffany and Jeremy Vandegriffe, Rep. Bruce Sassmann, Joey and Amanda Butler and Rep. Bennie Cook.
Ground breaking held for Outkast Sports Complex
BELLE — OutKast Sports founders Joey and Amanda Butler and Jeremy and Tiffany Vandegriffe proudly displayed shovels on Jan. 4 during the OutKast Sports Complex Groundbreaking Ceremony located … more
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Homecoming queen crowned
Lydia Devine was crowned 2024 Belle Homecoming Queen by past queen Ryleigh Long Friday between the junior varsity and varsity match-up of the Belle Tigers and Plato. more
MARIES COUNTY Sheriff Chris Heitman speaks Dec. 20 outside Belle City Hall with City Marshal Jerry Coburn (in white) as interviews were being conducted with city staff. Heitman’s deputies served search warrants at the maintenance shed across the street and in the City Hall building.
Charges pending against Belle mayor
BELLE — A court date for Belle Mayor Daryl White, Jr., has been set for 9:30 a.m. on Feb. 13 for two alleged misdemeanors — stealing and official misconduct — for a Sept. 26 … more
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Mixed feelings on special Friday night meeting
BELLE — Minutes were unavailable on Tuesday morning for a Dec. 22 emergency closed session meeting posted as “personnel” by Belle city Treasurer and office manager Charro Reasor. … more
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Aldermen to be served summons for AG case, city attorney resigns
BELLE — Belle aldermen are attempting to gather more information regarding the 23-page petition from Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey’s Office that lists allegations that they … more
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Daryl White Jr.
Charges pending against Belle mayor
Charges are pending against Belle Mayor Daryl White, Jr., according to Maries County Prosecuting Attorney Anthony Skouby. “I can confirm I was given a probable cause statement at … more
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AG files Sunshine petition against Belle mayor, aldermen
BELLE — Belle Mayor Daryl White, Jr., and the board of aldermen are named in a 23-page petition filed Tuesday by Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey’s Office (AGO) on allegations the … more
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Crafts for kids popular at Old Fashioned Christmas
A maker’s space for kids to create crafts and ornaments was set up at the intersection of Alvarado Avenue and Third Street on Saturday. Children filled the seats as they used puff balls, string … more
Filing for local boards closes Dec. 26
BELLE — Maries County boards continue to see few candidates sign up to run for open chairs since Dec. 5 when filing opened. The city of Belle has two-year term seats open for Alderman Ward … more
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Maries County Sheriff Chris Heitman (at podium) addressed the Belle Board of Aldermen on Dec. 13 regarding comments Mayor Daryl White, Jr., made in the paper last week about a local police officer who was under investigation when he was hired. Heitman played an audio recording for the board and citizens of a meeting between White and Chief Deputy Scott John around late October, early November 2022. White said in his own research he learned the officer was under investigation.
Mayor back tracks SRO recommendation comment, claims officer was not nominated for school duty
BELLE — After texting on Dec. 6 that Belle aldermen voted to recommend Officer Erican Sugg to the Maries County R-2 School District as a school resource officer (SRO), Belle Mayor Daryl White, … more
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Belle aldermen avoid discussion on mayor’s alleged false statements
BELLE — During an open Dec. 13 meeting, Belle aldermen chose not to address a recording presented by the sheriff as evidence supporting allegations that Mayor Daryl White, Jr., made false … more
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Belle’s Old Fashioned Christmas a success
BELLE — The city of Belle has deemed its Old Fashioned Christmas event on Dec. 16 a success, with at least 300 people in attendance throughout the day. Belle Alderman Emily Williams said … more
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Sheriff serves search warrant at City Hall
Maries County Sheriff’s Department in conjunction with the Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop I conducted a search warrant at Belle City Hall around noon today.   According to … more
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Over 800 visitors experience “Miracle in the Message” drive through in Bland
The Bland Christian Church reports that 283 cars, with approximately 833 people, experienced its second annual “Miracle in the Message”   on Saturday. The event showcased the life of … more
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