Crawford
Several facing felony drug, stealing charges
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...
MU Extension holds livestock drought recovery meetings in August
Livestock producers in the southern half of Missouri face many challenges because of the drought. To help ease their stress, University of Missouri Extension is holding free in-person meetings in...
Sullivan man holds elderly woman hostage
A Sullivan man stands charged with kidnapping after reportedly entering an elderly woman’s apartment, threatening to kill her dog, and refusing to cooperate with police.
Phelps
Rolla Job Center partners with Columbia College to offer on-site interviews with over 30 different employers
The Rolla Job Center has partnered with Columbia College to offer on-the-spot interviews with over 30 different employers on Thursday, August 18, 2022, from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at...
Public input needed for Route 63 in Osage, Maries and Phelps counties
The Missouri Department of Transportation is seeking public comments as part of a U.S. Route 63 Environmental Study Re-evaluation over the corridor from just south of the Route 50 interchange...
Clayton wins only local race in Phelps County primary election
Incumbent Associate Circuit Judge Kenneth G. Clayton retained his position in the only local race for Phelps County voters, defeating challenger Andrew Russek. Only 6,878 registered voters out of 29,125...
Bourbon
New Board of Directors announced
Totes for Tots and Teens/Mr. Rif’s Readers would like to announce the members of their new Board of Directors: Carolyn Emily of Sullivan, Judy Hoevelmann (Board Chair) of Sullivan, and...
Boosters seeking Bourbon Junior Miss candidates
The Bourbon Boosters have announced they are seeking candidates for this year’s Bourbon Junior Miss pageant, which is part of the annual Bourbon Fall Festival.
American Legion Auxiliary Post 81 News
Unit 81 Bourbon American Legion Auxiliary President Shirley Pinkston and Vice-President Ruth Woodson attended the Missouri State Convention at the St Louis Airport Hilton.
State and Regional
New 557 area code coming to 314 area code region
The Missouri Public Service Commission reminds telephone customers in the current 314 area code that implementation of an overlay plan and the introduction of a new area code in the...
Grant funds available for cultural heritage institutions
The State Historical Society of Missouri is seeking proposals of up to $500, each, to help Missouri cultural heritage institutions preserve and provide access to local history. The deadline for...
Initiative on adult-use marijuana legalization qualifies for November ballot
Missouri voters will soon have an opportunity to determine whether the Show-Me State becomes the 20th in the nation to regulate, tax and legalize marijuana for adult use.
Outdoors
Boosting quail was focus of national conference hosted by MDC Aug. 1-5 at Springfield
Being flexible and innovative in managing habitat is the way to best boost bobwhite quail and the five other quail species found in America, experts say. Applying research data and...
Learn about secrets of snakes with MDC Wild Webcast Aug 17
The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) invites you to join its upcoming Wild Webcast, “Secrets of Snakes: Research Revealed about Copperheads,” on Wednesday, Aug. 17, from noon to 1 p.m....
Fly fishing the Dog Star
By Bill Cooper Many fly fishermen avoid fishing during the “dog days” of summer. Dog days are the hottest days of the summer season, which fly rod enthusiasts historically have...
Entertainment
'The Great Gatsby' being presented by OAT August 11-21
Ozark Actors Theatre is proud to present THE GREAT GATSBY with Paul Pilcz, Shaina Vencel, and Brendan Massar leading the production. Pilcz comes to OAT by way of New York...
Ozark Actors Theatre presents Rumors
OAT is pleased to present RUMORS; its second main stage show this summer. This hilarious comedy was written by famed author of stage and screen Neil Simon. The farce follows...
David Phelps coming to Steelville
The unmistakable sound of multi-Dove and Grammy Award-winning recording artist David Phelps will be featured in Steelville, Missouri on Saturday, July 23 at the Meramec Music Theatre. This exciting concert...
Letters to the Editor
A matter of leadership
As the August 2 primary election approaches, I have been reflecting on the role of leadership in government. While leadership is always important, it is crucial in challenging times.
Now how about a sign
Several weeks ago in the Cuba Free Press, you had an article from Linda Brennan about her road.
We like Steve Black
I encourage all those who are eligible to vote in the Republican primary election on August 2, as the outcome will determine the office holders for Crawford County.
Opinions
Criminal justice is not a game
By Larry Newman Get out of jail free! No, we're not talking about playing a friendly game of Monopoly, but rather, the far higher stakes of criminal justice with habitual...
Support 911 tax increase during August 2 primary
If you want good service, especially in government, then you must be willing to pay for it. On the federal level we often ask for the best, our military is...
Five historic dissenting opinions that shaped our First Amendment rights
By David L. Hudson Jr. Former U.S. Supreme Court Justice Benjamin Cardozo once said, “The meaning of today is not the meaning of tomorrow.” Dissenting opinions play a vital role...