Karen Hood-Simpson, known in St. James as Karen Hood, was killed after a single-vehicle crash on Saturday, December 11. She had just taken over as the St. James Chamber of Commerce director in November.
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Caring Center receives assistance through donation
Assistance was needed with Commodity Day distribution last week. Prayers were answered with Michelle Auxier delivering food and $40 from the Intercounty Electric Auxiliary to purchase food. A Senior Center volunteer helped unload items for restocking the food pantry warehouse.
Five students selected to All-State Choir
John F. Hodge High School students selected to the District Choir held their performance in November, with five being named to the Missouri All-State Choir. Abby McKee, Anna Lynch, Lily Baker, Hunter Redburn, and Abram Schisler were announced as all-state.
Schmidt marches in Macy’s Day parade
A St. James student was selected to the Macy’s Day All-American Marching Band and had the opportunity to travel to New York and march in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.
Power outage caused by a raccoon
St. James was left without power for approximately 45 minutes following Saturday night’s Christmas parade thanks to a raccoon who got onto a power line near the Walmart Distribution Center. Power was restored to most of town quickly, but further repairs were made to the utility on Monday.