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CCLD to host Local Author Fair in Cuba

The Crawford County Library District (CCLD) is opening its doors to writers from around the region on Nov. 28 for a Local Author Fair during Small Business Saturday. The event will take place …

City attorney releases statement

Huddleston held a private meeting at City Hall, using city resources, without permission on an unknown date. The meeting was unrelated to city business. The private use of City Hall led to the Nov. 3 …

Negative general fund balance, budgetary solutions discussed by Cuba Board of Aldermen

Staff Accountant and Bookkeeper Jennifer Basham reviewed on Oct. 20 the general fund budget transfers as of June 30 for Board of Aldermen approval. She said that as of June 30, the general fund …
Crawford R-2 News
During its Oct. 29 meeting, the Cuba R-2 District School Board heard updates on its current renovations and future projects from superintendent Dr. Scott Davidson and Bond Architect Project Manager, …
Two Cuba High School students who leapt into action during a medical emergency at the Oct. 2 homecoming dance were recognized for their heroics   on Oct. 29 by the Crawford County R-2 Board of …
Former University of Mississippi defensive tackle and motivational speaker KD Hill visited students in the Cuba R-2 School District on Oct. 20 to share his story of perseverance, faith and overcoming …
Bourbon School District continues to make progress on its bond projects. Ground was broken on Oct. 20 for the construction of the Warhawk Plaza and double entryway at the high school.
Bourbon BOE hears district updates
Superintendent Brian Witt updated the Bourbon Board of Education on Oct. 21 on the current bond projects in construction. “The elementary and middle school roofing project is moving ahead of …
Board of Aldermen review options for Bourbon water tower maintenance
A Maguire water-tank expert discussed the company’s water tower services on Oct. 20 with the Bourbon Board of Aldermen. Zach Nagel represented his company during the meeting. “We got …
Crawford R-1 News
Bourbon High School band students on Sept. 15 presented the Bourbon School Board with complimentary tickets to their Missouri Music Educators Association conference performance. The band was one of six high schools in Missouri selected to perform, which will be on Jan. 29, 2027, at the Tan-Tar-A Conference Center.
Bourbon School District programs continue to improve support of student success
Bourbon High School Principal (BHS) Casandra Haar announced on Sept. 15 to the Crawford County R-1 Board of Education (BOE) that when looking at the End of Course (EOC) assessment scores, English 2 …
Bourbon R-1 settles on standard Hudl package
Crawford County R-1 Board of Education on Aug. 17 revisited a June 16 discussion regarding a Hudl subscription, eventually reaching a compromise as officials prepare to cut spending. Discussion …
Steelville Star-Crawford Mirror
Steelville News

Steelville woman’s life bridged Hollywood glamour, unthinkable tragedy

A woman born in Steelville went on to become a Hollywood model, appear in films during the golden age of American cinema and marry one of the most influential producers in entertainment history. Her …

Steelville School District seeks donors for 2026 Holiday Assistance Program

The Steelville R-3 School District is seeking donors and sponsors for its 2026 Holiday Assistance Program. Steelville families have used the program to help meet material needs during the …

Aldermen approve purchase of $20,000 pedestrian safety sign

Steelville Board of Aldermen approved an approximate $20,000 purchase Nov. 2 for four pedestrian-activated crosswalk signs and a driver feedback sign. Steelville Chief of Police Mike Sherman …
Steelville R-3 News

Former Ole Miss football player speaks to Steelville students, community

Inspirational speaker, author and former Ole Miss defensive tackle KD Hill held a talk for the Steelville community on Oct 20 at the Meramec Music Theatre. Hill, who was invited to speak to students at Steelville schools that morning, hosted the free event for anyone in the community to attend.

Former University of Mississippi defensive tackle and motivational speaker KD Hill visited students at Steelville R-3 School District on Oct. 20 to share his story of perseverance, faith and …

School District approves Meramec Music Theatre contract with STARCO, hears updates on building renovations

The Steelville R-3 School District Board of Education on Oct. 15 approved a new contract between the school district and the Steelville Arts Council for the use of the Meramec Music Theatre. The …

Steelville R-3 approves $6M bond sales for facility improvements

At its monthly meeting on July 23, the Steelville R-3 Board of Education unanimously voted to approve a resolution authorizing the sale of $6 million in general obligation bonds. The funds from the …

Saint James Press
St. James News

Veterans Assistance League, Chamber of Commerce sponsor Warrior’s Walk display

The St. James Chamber of Commerce teamed up with the Veterans Assistance League to hold a fundraiser for the Missouri Veterans Home in St. James ahead of Veterans Day. Under the fundraiser, …

Sixth annual Tiger Trot to fund gifts for every student

The St. James R-1 School District is hosting its 6th annual Tiger Trot on Nov. 28, the Saturday after Thanksgiving. The annual event raises funds to support the Gifts for Kids Project, a school …

Adopt-A-Vet Holiday program brings cheer to St. James veterans

The Missouri Veterans Home Assistance League is accepting sponsors for its annual Adopt-A-Vet Holiday program. Each $50 donation funds holiday activities, family meals, and Christmas gifts for a …
St. James R-1

St. James 5th Annual Tiger Trot set for Saturday

The St. James R-1 School District’s 5th Annual Tiger Trot Thanksgiving 5k run/walk and 10k run on Nov. 29 is all about exercise, community spirit and raising money for a good cause. Funds from …

St. James R-1 school board filing opens Dec. 9

Filing opens on Dec. 9 for the April 2026 municipal election. The St. James R-1 Board of Education has three seats up for three-year terms. The three board of education seats are currently held …

St. James R-1 receives grant for district, community engagement

The St. James R-1 School District was awarded $17,263 from the Missouri Department of Natural Resources as part of the 2025 Non-playground Scrap Tire Grant. The district will use the grant to …

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Obituaries
Mark Michael Wenner
Mark Michael Wenner of St. Louis, Missouri was born on November 28, 1943 in Kalamazoo, Michigan to William Franklin Wenner and Charlotte Sophia Rossi and passed away October 20, 2026 at the age of 82 …
Wade Robert Scharfenberg
Wade Robert Scharfenberg of Cuba, Missouri was born October 5, 1954 in Washington, Missouri to Roy Scharfenberg Sr. and Monetta (Newbanks) Scharfenberg and passed away Tuesday, October 27, 2026 at …
Ralph “Ron” Merritt
Ralph “Ron” Merritt, of Cherryville, Missouri was born on Wednesday, July 26, 1944 in Anthony’s Mill, Missouri to Albert Woodrow Merritt and Maude Lucille (nee Ginsler) Merritt and passed away …
Samantha AnnaBelle Davis
Samantha “Sammi” AnnaBelle Davis of Sullivan, Missouri was born on February 18, 1998 in Washington, Missouri to Thomas and Janie (Newman) Davis and passed away Saturday, October 17, 2026 at the …
Donald James Crismon
Donald James Crismon of St. Charles, Missouri was born on March 3, 1941 in Maries County, Missouri and passed away October 28, 2026 at the age of 85 years. He attended school in Maries County. …
Alvin Theodore Chandler
Alvin Theodore Chandler was born February 25, 1940 in Palmer, Missouri to Theodore Chandler and Beulah Mason Chandler and passed away Wednesday, October 28, 2026 at the age of 86 years, 8 months …
Sports
St. James senior guard Payge Kemnitzer.
More offense is Lady Tiger top priority as season starts
As usual, Terry Wells is looking at challenging for conference and district championships. But one thing the veteran St. James High School girls’ basketball head coach will need...more points. …
St. James junior guard Isaac Smith.
New look, same expectations for St. James Tiger basketball team
Usually with the kind of graduation losses the St. James High School boys’ basketball team is currently dealing with, the term “rebuild” is bandied about. Instead, St. James has its eyes …
St. James junior Ashton Moreland with his all-state medal after finishing sixth overall and setting a school record at the Missouri Class 3 State Cross Country Meet Friday, Nov. 6 in Columbia.
Tiger boys just miss top-10 finish; Moreland places sixth individually
It was a second-straight all-state performance for St. James High School junior Ashton Moreland and nearly a top-10 finish for the Tiger boys’ team at the Missouri Class 3 State Meet Friday, Nov. 6 …
Steelville High School’s girls basketball coach instructs sophomore guard Kaylee Pitts during preseason practice on Nov. 5 the Steelville Elementary School gym.
Lady Cardinals hope to soar this basketball season
Following an 11-16 season and a 1-2 record in the Gasconade Valley Conference (GVC), the Steelville Lady Cardinals appear to have the pieces in place for success this year.     Phillip …
Steelville High School’s head boys basketball coach Josh Pritchett speaks to his team during practice on Nov. 5 at Steelville High School.
Young Cardinal hoopers look to replace production from last season’s seniors
After graduating all five starters and its sixth man from last year’s squad, Steelville High School’s boys’ basketball team will look to replace over 50 points of scoring per game heading into …
Five Lady Cardinals earn post-season volleyball honors
Steelville High School’s Lady Cardinals volleyball team was named district runner-ups after they lost to Licking in the Class 2 District 7 Tournament Championship. The team also had five members …
Adalei Perkins finished 29th in the Class 2 State Championship Meet.
Perkins earns All-State cross country honors
Steelville High School sophomore Adalei Perkins earned her first career high school All-State cross country honors after finishing in the top 30 during the Nov. 6 Class 2 State Championship Meet at …
Frederick caps strong freshman cross country season competing in state meet
Bourbon High School freshman Elijah Frederick completed his successful debut cross country season by competing in the Nov. 6 Class 2 State Championship meet at Gans Creek in Columbia. He was the only …
Withorn earns All-District and All-GVC volleyball honors, trio of Lady Warhawks named All-District honorable selections
Although it was an up-and-down 10-18-5 season for Bourbon High School’s volleyball team that ended in a District quarterfinals loss to Belle, four Lady Warhawks were recognized by coaches in Class …