Crawford
Crawford County now has 15 positive COVID-19 cases
The Crawford County Health Department (CCHD) is no longer issuing press releases with each confirmed positive case of COVID-19, but plans to continue to report public locations of potential exposure...
Assault, stealing, property damage charges filed
Felony charges have been filed against the following people in Crawford County.
Candidates speak at local event
Crawford County Farm Bureau hosted a Meet the Candidate night in the Cuba High School gym on Tuesday, June 23. More than 25 candidates, seeking both state and county government...
Phelps
Phelps County PHA elects new officers
The Phelps County Public Housing Agency (PHA) elected new officers for fiscal year 2020-2021. Maries County Presiding Commissioner Vic Stratman will serve as chairman, while Crawford County Presiding Commissioner Leo...
COVID screening for veterans coming to Rolla Lions Club
Harry S. Truman Memorial Veterans’ Hospital and the Columbia Vet Center are teaming up to provide mobile COVID-19 screening and testing services coming to the Rolla Lions Club in Rolla...
Virtual talent show will benefit ALZ research
The Rolla Walk to End Alzheimer’s will hold a Remember Me virtual talent show on July 30 and the deadline to register is July 16. Those 14 and older can...
Bourbon
BHS sends off 74 grads - PHOTO GALLERY
The Bourbon High School class of 2020 received their diplomas on Friday, June 26. The commencement ceremony was held outside for the first time on the school’s newly built track...
BHS seniors awarded nearly $325,000 in scholarships
Bourbon High School awarded over $25,000 in local scholarships and $294,000 in national and university scholarships to the senior class of 2020 during their graduation ceremony which was held on...
Bourbon School District earns MSBA honor
Twenty-six Missouri school boards, including the Crawford County R-I school district, have received the Missouri School Boards’ Association’s 2020 Governance Team Award.
State and Regional
Governor Parson, state leaders alarmed at rising traffic deaths
Despite traffic volumes dropping dramatically in 2020 because of the impacts of COVID-19, Missouri has actually experienced a 12 percent rise in roadway fatalities over last year.
Area unemployment remained historically high in May
While initial jobless claims and unemployment rates throughout the region declined in May, joblessness remained near historical highs. Since the pandemic hit the economy in March, more than 4,700 people...
Statewide pedestrian awareness campaign kicks off
The warmer weather and eased pandemic restrictions have more Missourian’s on the roadways. Whether in a vehicle, walking or biking, keep your head up and be alert – safety is...
Outdoors
An old, old knife
By Larry Dablemont I try to always do the right thing. But it hasn’t always been that way. I stole a candy bar once when I was five or six...
Cpt. Wilson offers bowfishing adventures
By Bill Cooper Cpt. Bryan Wilson, of Jerome, owns and operates Stained Water Bowfishing. He offers Bowfishing and gigging trips across the Ozarks region, including the Osage and Gasconade rivers,...
Missouri State Highway Patrol offers summer water safety tips
Colonel Eric T. Olson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, is encouraging everyone to incorporate safety into any plans to enjoy Missouri’s waterways. Troopers patrol the state’s waterways to...
Entertainment
David Phelps to perform at the Meramec Music Theatre
The unmistakable sound of multi-Dove and Grammy Award-winning recording artist, David Phelps, will be featured in Steelville, Missouri on Sunday, July 12, 2020 at the Meramec Music Theatre. This exciting...
Vichy Fire Department to host whole hog sausage, chicken and dumpling dinner on Sunday, June 14
The Vichy Volunteer Fire Department will host a whole hog sausage and chicken and dumpling dinner on Sunday, June 14.
ECC Theatre modifies plans for summer shows
The East Central College Theatre Department is moving forward with tentative plans to present two summer productions — GRITS, and Church and State. A final decision regarding the shows will...
Letters to the Editor
We continue to dumb down our country
During WWII one of the best of the German generals, Irwin Rommel, made an interesting observation about the American troops. He said that when an American officer leading the troops...
America needs to stand for the truth
Our country is in trouble in so many ways. Donald Trump was elected because he was at the top of the Republican ballot. Evangelical Christians are trusting him, though they...
Picture brought back childhood memories
The picture of the tallest man in (a recent) paper brought back memories of when I was a young girl.
Opinions
Wearing a mask is your patriotic duty
Throughout the history of our country people have proudly stepped up when called into service during times of crisis. At no time was that more evident than during World War...
A tale of two states - rural and urban Missouri
By Rik W. Hafer Missouri’s economy has lagged the national average for many years. Over the past two decades, only a handful of states have expanded at a slower rate....
Remembering Harriett Woods
By Phill Brooks As I reflect on the final months of term-limited state legislators who have made a profound difference for the state, I also remember Harriett Woods. While she...