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Lady Tiger golfers miss FRC title by one stroke

Behind three all-conference scores, the St. James High School girls’ golf team had an impressive performance at the Four Rivers Conference Tournament, finishing just one stroke out of earning a …
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Cat Murphy and Gentry Beam were crowned Homecoming queen and king on Sept. 25 in front of a full stadium at this year’s Homecoming football game against Butler. Murphy is the daughter of Sean …
City Clerk Jamie Griffith (left) swears in newly appointed Ward 2 Alderman Jennifer Hurd (right). Hurd was unanimously appointed by the Steelville City Council to fill a seat that became vacant when former Ward 2 Alderman Jason Ward was appointed to the mayor’s seat in August.
Steelville City Aldermen and Mayor Jason Ward voted unanimously to appoint Jennifer Hurd to the position of alderman for Ward 2 during the Sept. 21 city council meeting. Hurd was sworn in following …
Steelville Board of Aldermen members voted to authorize the purchase of a $323,124 bucket truck to be used for maintenance, repair and public works purposes. The city will purchase the truck in cash, …
One month into the school 2026-27 school year, educators at Steelville R-3 School District provided an update on student academic performance at the Sept. 24 Steelville Board of Education’s monthly …
Cuba Mayor Pitts Lesesne was among those speaking Sept. 26 during the dedication for the new pickleball courts.
The city of Cuba held a dedication ceremony on Sept. 26 for the new pickleball courts. The courts were a donation from the Chymiak Family Foundation. Mayor Pitts Lesesne opened the ceremony by …
Commission News
Sheriff Darin Layman announced during the Crawford County Commission meeting on Sept. 22 that the Crawford County Sheriff’s Office was awarded $29,069.76 from the Missouri Blue Shield grant, which …
Presiding Commissioner Steve Black opened the single bid on Sept. 8 submitted for surplus property at 702 South Franklin St., which used to house the Cuba Bakery & Deli. Brandon Lesesne, the …
The Phelps County Commission entered into a contract with the Missouri Department of Transportation to close the railroad crossing at County Road 3640 (Cardetti Road) and Route KK. As a part of the deal, MoDOT and BNSF Railway will each pay the County Commission $250,000 in order to close the crossing and make improvements to roads. Rosati residents have said they want a safer, open crossing, and that closing the crossing will harm the community, increase costs, and complicate the delivery of social services like ambulances, school busses, and mail delivery.
Residents of Rosati had a heated discussion with the Phelps County Commission on Aug. 11, urging them to cease the planned closure of the Cardetti Road railroad crossing at County Road 3640 and Route …
Commissioners on Aug. 11 approved the Crawford County Opioid Fund Disbursement Board recommendations. The board recommended two applications from Invent Yourself. One application requested …
Resident LaDora Murphy attended the Crawford County Commission on Aug. 11 to discuss reopening Keysville Road, which has been closed due to damage caused by the July 10 flooding. “Just making …

Sherry Elaine Zike

Sherry Elaine Zike of Edgar Springs, Missouri was born on September 8, 1958 in Rolla, Missouri to Franklin Eugene Dunham and Elsie Lorraine (Miles) Dunham and passed away Thursday, September 17, 2026 …

Marjorie Ellen Tessaro

Marjorie “Margie” Ellen Tessaro of St James, Missouri was born October 30, 1962 and passed away on September 23, 2026 at the age of 63 years. She was preceded in death by her father, James …

Dwight Newton Stack

Dwight Newton Stack of St. James, Missouri was born February 26, 1951 in St. James, Missouri to Charles and Julie Stack and passed away September 11, 2026 at the age of 75 years. He graduated …

Sports

Huge day for Tiger runners at Gans Creek Classic in Columbia

It was a huge day for the St. James High School boys’ cross country team Saturday, Set. 26, as the Tigers captured the team title and had the top two finishers in the field of the White Division at …
Junior Millicent Hartley of the St. James High School softball team fires home a pitch against Hermann during action in the St. James Invitational Saturday, Sept. 26 at Nelson Hart Park. The host Lady Tigers finished 1-2 in the seven-team event.

Lady Tigers 1-2 in St. James Invitational

The host St. James High softball team finished 1-2 in the annual St. James Invitational, held Saturday, Sept. 26 on three fields at Nelson Hart Park. There were seven teams in the field. Newburg …
Amira Jones (far left) sets the ball. Aubrey Lind (left) receives a serve. Ella Marcee (above) goes to tip the ball over the net. Hayven Armijo (right) leans back to return a volley against Bourbon.

Volleyball falls to Bourbon, Owensville, Sullivan

The young St. James High volleyball squad dropped three matches to area opponents last week. The Lady Tigers hosted Bourbon Monday, Sept. 21 and lost 3-1 (25-23, 25-20, 24-25, 25-15). Freshman …
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St. James running back Gavyn King (left) follows the blocking of fullback Steven Holt during the STJ Homecoming Game against Butler Friday, Sept. 25 at Tiger Field.

Tigers fall to Butler 18-14

Better. But not there yet. As a result, the frustrating losing skid reached three for the St. James High School football squad, as the Tigers fell to Butler 18-14 Friday, Sept. 25 in the STJ …

Steelville cross country runners compete in Belle, Columbia

Steelville High School’s cross country team competed in the Sept. 22 Belle Invitational and in the Sept. 26 Gans Creek Classic in Columbia. Steelville Middle School’s cross team also competed in …
Claire Settles (left) passes to a teammate. Jazmyn Hurd (right) extends to receive a serve against Bourbon.

Lady Cardinals win three straight, JV takes second in Cuba Tournament

Steelville High School’s varsity volleyball team won three straight matches in as many days from Sept. 22 to Sept. 24 against Kingston, Plato and Bourbon respectively. The Lady Cardinals were …
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