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Dr. Ali Hammad has been a cardiologist in Pittsburg for 25 years at what is now Mercy Hospital. KRPS’s Raegan Neufeld spoke with him about his work, the services available in Pittsburg and what people can do to take care of their heart.

Southeast Kansas residents gathered at the Miners Hall Museum on Sunday for information about the historic walking dragline.

Local high school juniors and seniors competed in the event on Wednesday.

“Kansas Matters: Twenty-First-Century Writers on the Sunflower State” was published in September 2025. It contains poems, essays and short fiction from 35 authors. The writings are described as what the authors know Kansas to be and what they want it to be.

After ending its fuel rewards program on December 31st, the grocery store is now offering new savings that will benefit more customers.

Nine members of the 1975-76 Pittsburg High School girls basketball team reunited on Dec. 6 for the Purple Dragons’ game against Shawnee Mission North. They celebrated the 50th anniversary of their season, which was the first season of girls basketball at PHS.

The rededication reception is scheduled for 6 p.m. at the auditorium, and it will include live music, refreshments and drinks. The deadline to RSVP is November 20.

Patrons can now check out materials from the Frontenac Public Library. A ribbon cutting ceremony and open house were held on Nov. 11 to celebrate the opening.

“Fort Scott Stories” is a collaboration between Michael Cheers and the Gordon Parks Museum. The project consists of a photo essay, which was published as a book, and a documentary, which will be released next spring.

Pittsburg mayor Dawn McNay gave the annual State of the City Address on Oct. 2. She provided updates on initiatives that were recently implemented, such as the city-run trash service and the Pathways to Hope program.