Crawford
Cherryville man steals “tiny home”
A persistent felony offender living in Cherryville stands charged with theft of a small mobile structure and possession of methamphetamine.
Cook Station man charged with assault, witness tampering
A Cook Station man who is a persistent felony offender stands charged with domestic assault and tampering with a witness after an incident in January. He is currently out on...
County Commission approves 2023 budget
• Black still opposed to $1.2 million coroner’s facility Crawford County Commissioners approved a 2023 budget on Monday at the county’s official budget hearing, but one big expense is still...
Phelps
Dianna Flagg named Senior Companion of the Month
The Senior Companion Program has selected Dianna Flagg from St. James as the January Senior Companion of the Month.
New media pioneer Jay David Bolter to visit S&T March 2
Author, critic, technologist and new media pioneer Dr. Jay David Bolter will deliver two lectures at Missouri S&T on Thursday, March 2. Among his many accomplishments, Bolter is known for...
Ozark Rivers seeks area sponsors for 32nd Annual Earth Day Art Contest
Ozark Rivers Solid Waste Management District is seeking area sponsors within its seven-county region for the 32nd Annual Earth Day Poster, Trash Art and Graphic Art Contest. Sponsorships provide prizes...
Bourbon
Bourbon School District names new superintendent
The Bourbon School District announced Monday that it has hired a new superintendent. Cole Byassee, of East Prairie, will take over for Dr. Kyle Gibbs on July 1.
BHS welder earns scholarship
Bourbon High School Students Michael Zuzack (left) and Ryan Cain competed on January 26 in the High School Welding Competition at Missouri Welding Institute (MWI) in Nevada, Mo., where students...
Bourbon council hears about park vandalism
On January 24, Park Board representative Steve Pasch spoke to the Bourbon City Council about recent bathroom vandalism that occurred last month and ways to stop it. A toilet was...
State and Regional
Missouri lawmaker hopes to phase out corporate income tax
BY CHARLES BOEHME, Missouri News NetworkJEFFERSON CITY — Legislation that would phase out Missouri’s corporate income tax has been introduced by Rep. Travis Smith, R-Dora.
Open enrollment bill continues momentum, passes House committee
BY EVY LEWIS, Missouri News NetworkJEFFERSON CITY — A bill on open enrollment, a topic of debate in the state legislature for more than a decade, passed a committee in...
New Website Launched to Help Prevent Suicide among Service Members, Veterans, and Their Families
Governor Mike Parson has announced that the Missouri Governor’s Challenge Team to Prevent Suicide among Service Members, Veterans, and their Families has launched a new website to further the state’s...
Outdoors
Discover how native plants mingle with nature at MDC Cape Nature Center virtual program Feb. 14
Discover how lovely nature can be this month with Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center’s free “Plant Romance” virtual event from noon – 1 p.m. on...
Huzzah hike offers exploration and education
By Bill Cooper Hiking is an enjoyable outdoor recreation activity for many reasons including, exercise, fresh air, fun, sharing time with friends and nature study. On a recent hike I...
MDC offers free virtual class on firearm cleaning and storage
Firearms used for hunting and target shooting need care and maintenance to work properly year after year. The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) will offer a free virtual Firearms Basic...
Entertainment
Buddy Mondlock to perform for The Ozark Artists Theatre in Rolla
Award winning singer/songwriter Buddy Mondlock will be performing a record release concert presented by The Ozark Actors Theatre at the Cedar Street Playhouse in Rolla on Friday, February 10th at...
SIX the Musical playing at The Fox Theatre January 24-February 5
The Fabulous Fox Theatre is delighted to announce the casting for the Tony Award®-Winning electrifying new musical phenomenon SIX by Tony Award®-winners Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss playing at the...
Les Misérables playing at the Fox January 17-22
Casting for Cameron Mackintosh’s acclaimed production of Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg’s Tony Award-winning musical phenomenon, LES MISÉRABLES, has been announced for the touring production coming to the Fabulous Fox...
Letters to the Editor
Ag data is important
The deadline is quickly approaching for farmers and ranchers to fill out the 2022 Census of Agriculture.
Appreciate support
I am writing to thank Cuba-area residents for sharing the true meaning of Christmas with children in need this past holiday season.
The rest of the story
By now you probably have heard about the Cuba School Board meeting on January 19, so you already know the board approved the four-day calendar for next year, the district...
Opinions
Improving the Sunshine Law
By Phill Brooks The 50-year golden anniversary of Missouri's Sunshine Law has led me to reflect on what could be done to restore the vision of Missouri's original Sunshine Law...
State voters won’t fall for politicians ballot initiative power grab
By Jamie Corley For over a century, Show-Me-State voters have had the ability to amend the constitution by ballot initiative and simple majority vote. As a conservative, I take pride...
MOFB looks forward to 2023 legislative session
By Garrett Hawkins The 2023 Missouri Legislative Session is underway and legislators have been back in Jefferson City since January 4. Every year brings a new opportunity to address items...