Crawford
CCSO recognizes challenges of autism
Crawford County Sheriff's Office employees are joining with other organizations around the world to promote Autism Acceptance Month by wearing autism ribbons on their uniforms. CCSO personnel will be wearing...
Chesnutt to highlight county fair
The Crawford County Fair Board has released a schedule of events for the 74th annual fair, which will be held July 13-17 at Hood Park in Cuba. This year’s featured...
County drops to second in per capita COVID cases
Crawford County is no longer at the top of the list in the state for its per capita rate for positive COVID cases after being in that spot for two...
Phelps
Missouri S&T to host fourth TEDx talk April 22
Students, community members and business professionals will come together in April to share their ideas and life experiences during Missouri University of Science and Technology’s fourth TEDx event.
Radiological Tech Program is transitioning to ECC
East Central College is poised to take over sponsorship of the radiological technology training program from the Rolla School District.
Missouri suspends Johnson and Johnson vaccine use
On Tuesday, April 13, the Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) rescinded the Janssen COVID-19 vaccine order due to health concerns. The Phelps-Maries County Health Department shared a statement...
Bourbon
BHS FFA plant sale begins Saturday
Members of the Bourbon FFA have been busy recently getting ready for their annual Spring Plant Sale, which will be held April 17-24. The FFA will be offering bedding plants,...
Special election set to break Bourbon tie
A special election has been scheduled for May 11 in order to break a tie for one aldermanic seat in Bourbon that occurred on April 6.
BHS prom royalty crowned
Bourbon High School held its junior/senior prom on Saturday, April 10, and attendees voted seniors Hanna Holland and Marten Thunder-Mathews as prom queen and king.
State and Regional
City of Potosi receives $240,000 in CDBG funds to extend road in the county industrial park
The city of Potosi, on behalf of the Washington County Industrial Development Authority (IDA), has been awarded a $240,000 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) through the Missouri Department of Economic...
Drive high, get a DWI
April 20, also referred to as 420 by cannabis enthusiasts as code for smoking marijuana, has quickly spread as a celebratory day across the country. While cannabis is now legalized...
Veteran Affairs Day being held in Salem
The Sixth Annual Veteran Affairs Day is being held Friday, April 23, 2021 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the VFW Post 6280 in Salem.
Outdoors
Memories of some long-ago gobblers
By Larry Dablemont I likely won’t kill a gobbler this year because I don’t like seeing the declining wild turkey numbers throughout the Ozarks. So while I probably will not...
Crazy hunting tactics attract the whackiest gobblers
By Bill Cooper Every turkey hunter who has spent much time in the woods has had those days when absolutely nothing worked to coax a gobbler to within gun range....
MDC urges public to “bee-friend” native pollinators
Spring and summer months bring both the buzz of lawnmowers and bees. These fuzzy flyers are important pollinators, playing a crucial role in the production of many favorite fruits and...
Entertainment
S&T theater students to livestream one-man play
Theater students in Missouri University of Science and Technology’s arts, languages and philosophy department will perform “Buyer & Cellar,” a comedy written by Jonathan Tolins, this April. The performances will...
Vichy Fire Department holding dinner on Sunday, April 18
The Vichy Volunteer Fire Dept. will host a whole hog sausage and chicken and dumpling dinner on Sunday, April 18.
Real couples to star in East Central College’s ‘Almost Maine’ production
The next East Central College Theatre Department’s production, “Almost, Maine” follows the journey of eight couples for one night.And it is fitting that the cast includes three real-life couples.
Letters to the Editor
Grants will help local producers
Many of us have changed the way we purchase and prepare our food over the past 12 months. Families now spend more time cooking at home. We are learning that...
Confused
Along with many other people, I am confused about the political situation in our country. Therefore I intend to pose questions to those who voted for the Democrats in the...
SMTS opposes bill
Southeast Missouri Transportation Service, Inc. (SMTS, Inc.) is in opposition to proposed legislation—like House Bill No. 52 sponsored by Representative Adam Schnelting (R-St. Charles)—allowing concealed-carry permit holders to lawfully bring...
Opinions
FB helping protect livestock from predators
By Kelly Smith In recent years, black vultures have been extending their range into southern Missouri. A cousin of the more-common turkey vulture, these aggressive birds with a five-foot wingspan...
Faith on the field: Athletes exercise religious freedom
By Tristiaña Hinton Standing up, kneeling down or sitting out for what you believe isn’t always easy. Athletes whose talent has thrust them into the public spotlight can face an...
How MO legislature controls filibusters
By Phill Brooks The debate about changing U.S. Senate filibuster rules demonstrates how different that chamber is from Missouri's Senate. Missouri Senate rules make it more difficult to kill a...