Crawford
Several county residents charged with drug possesison, other crimes
The Crawford County Prosecuting Attorney’s office has filed felony charges against the following people. Each person is presumed innocent of the charges until proven guilty in a court of competent...
Scott joins coroner’s office as deputy
The Crawford County Coroner’s office has a new deputy coroner, Amber Scott. Scott was officially hired in January of this year but began assisting with the office in the fall...
New equipment received by MBSH EMS
Missouri Baptist Sullivan Hospital’s (MBSH) emergency medical services (EMS) works to provide the best emergent care to those in Sullivan and the surrounding communities.
Phelps
Blunt, Short honor graduates at Missouri S&T commencement ceremonies
U.S. Sen. Roy Blunt, who has served Missouri in the Senate since 2010, and Ellis Short IV, a Missouri University of Science and Technology graduate and founder of Kildare Partners,...
Phelps County Bank’s Take-a-Stand against Child Abuse Lemonade Stands return for 27th year
Preparations are in full swing for the 27th annual Take-a-Stand against child abuse on July 15 and July 16. This spring, students from Rolla, St. James, Newburg, and Edgar Springs...
Phelps Health to host Safe Sitter class
Phelps Health’s Safe Sitter® class is designed to prepare students in grades six through eight to be safe when they are home alone, watching younger siblings or babysitting.
Bourbon
Greenlee and Hilse crowned BHS prom royalty
Bourbon High School held is prom last Saturday and this year’s king and queen were Joshua Greenlee and Eme Hilse.
Bourbon Elementary School seeking donations for bike program
Kindergartners at may soon be riding bikes in their PE classes as Bourbon Elementary School is currently working to start the All Kids Bike Kindergarten PE Program.
Memorial rodeo planned for April 29-30
The First Annual Lane Bridgeman Memorial Rodeo will be held at the Sullivan Fairgrounds April 29-30. The event will raise money for scholarships.
State and Regional
Governor announces launch of website for Missouri's American Rescue Plan Act funds
Today, Governor Mike Parson announced the launch of a public website to help guide access to Missouri's American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds. The website, moarpa.mo.gov, enables visitors to learn...
Driver examination stations to closed for Memorial Day holiday
The Missouri State Highway Patrol would like to remind the public that driver examination stations throughout the state will be closed on the following date:
Patrol to offer accelerated academy for 116th class
Colonel Eric T. Olson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, announces the agency will offer another 15-week accelerated academy to law enforcement professionals interested in becoming a trooper. To...
Outdoors
MDC reminds public squirrel and black bass seasons open May 28
The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reminds hunters and anglers squirrel and black bass seasons open Saturday, May 28.
Get hooked with MDC Free Fishing Days June 11 and 12
The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) invites the public to get hooked on fishing through its Free Fishing Days June 11 and 12. During Free Fishing Days, anyone may fish...
MDC reports final CWD results for 2021 season
The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reports that it sampled and tested more than 32,000 deer for chronic wasting disease (CWD) between July 2021 and April 2022. Of the more...
Entertainment
‘Missouri Music and Musicians’ coming to Leach Theatre
A six-piece ensemble from the Sheldon Concert Hall in St. Louis will present “Missouri Music and Musicians” at Leach Theatre this May.
Work of ECC Art and Design students on display in Gallery
The work of East Central College art and design students is on display now in the ECC Art Gallery.
‘Missouri Music and Musicians’ coming to Leach Theatre in May
A six-piece ensemble from the Sheldon Concert Hall in St. Louis will present “Missouri Music and Musicians” at Leach Theatre this May.
Letters to the Editor
Don’t take away business rights
To the Members of the Missouri General Assembly, In these final days of session, the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry is calling on you to stand up against government...
Leftist hypocrisy
When conservatives protest anything we are “domestic terrorists.” So what should be the lefts hysterical tantrum about abortion—yelling, stomping, giving out personal information about members of the Supreme Court, implying...
Out of the tomb
God’s creation was perfect. Imperfection came when Satan tempted Eve. Eve and then Adam yielded to temptation, eating of the forbidden fruit. Sin came into the world where it remains...
Opinions
Make and keep public land open to the public
A recent trespassing case in Wyoming involving four area men may have created more questions than answers when it comes to accessing public land for recreation. But one thing is...
Divisive ideological fights in Missouri's Legislature
By Phill Brooks Missouri's legislature enters its final days of the 2022 legislative session facing an unusually large pile of partisan and ideological divisive issues.
It’s time to protect private property rights
By Garrett Hawkins The clock is ticking. Not only on this year’s legislative session, but for Missouri legislators to enact landowner protections before more electrical transmission projects start knocking on...