Crawford
Sheriff reports on summer law enforcement issues
Crawford County Sheriff Darin Layman reported to commissioners on how his department is addressing a couple of local summer-related issues recently.
CCSO reports on youth DWI enforcement campaign
The Crawford County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) participated in a statewide youth alcohol enforcement campaign conducted from June 4 to 15 in an effort to combat the issue of impaired driving...
Collector and assessor revisit tax sale concerns
Both the collector and assessor of Crawford County were at the commission meeting on July 7 to provide an update to information on tax sale issues presented by Collector Pat...
Phelps
COVID numbers continue to spike following Great Circle outbreak
The number of COVID-19 cases continue to rise after a recent outbreak in St. James. More than 40 cases in Phelps, Maries, Dent, Franklin, and Pulaski counties have been epidemiologically...
MRPC, Phelps County PHA opens
The offices of Meramec Regional Planning Commission (MRPC) and the Phelps County PHA are now open. The Phelps County PHA is seeing clients by appointment only. Appointments can be made...
TAC learns about Missouri’s Safety Circuit Rider Program
The Missouri Local Technical Assistance Program (LTAP) has started a safety circuit rider program to help local governments improve safety on local roads.
Bourbon
Illinois man charged with burglary in Bourbon
An alleged thief was caught after a friend of the victim saw him carrying the stolen property to a car parked along Interstate 44. Anthony Dewayne Smith, 46, of Eldred,...
Woman arrested for alleged assault on deputies
A Bourbon woman faces three felony charges and two misdemeanor charges following an altercation with Crawford County deputies on Sunday, July 5.
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...
State and Regional
Governor announces approximately $125 million for workforce and higher ed initiatives
Gov. Mike Parson outlined several budget priorities in his press briefing Thursday, including funding to help job seekers and Missouri students.
State of Missouri receives donation of PPE from Republic of Korea to aid in COVID-19 response
Missouri received a shipment of 60,000 nitrile and latex gloves from its sister state of Jeollanamdo Province, Republic of Korea in June to assist in the response to COVID-19.
WGU Missouri and Bridge My Return announce partnership
To help provide military service members in Missouri with an affordable pathway to earning their graduate or undergraduate degrees and connect them with in-demand careers, WGU Missouri and Bridge My...
Outdoors
Missouri State Parks hosts Learn2 Aim archery and atlatl instruction
Missouri State Parks invites the public to begin their archer journey by attending a hands-on instruction at Graham Cave and Knob Noster state parks. This program is for those who...
Staycations boosting the economy
By Bill Cooper The outdoor economy is not having the pandemic problems that are plaguing other industries. Airlines, car rentals, hotels and restaurants are hurting, while outdoor businesses such as...
Big bullfrogs and bright lights
By Larry Dablemont I remember catching frogs from the river when I was only about 13 or 14 years old. We used carbide headlamps like miners used, with polished globes....
Entertainment
Summerfest is July 10-11
An entire gamut of activities is being planned for the 26th Annual Route 66 Summerfest event set for Friday, July 10 and Saturday, July 11 in the Rolla Downtown Festival...
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.
Letters to the Editor
Give your support to Medicaid expansion
There is a very important vote for the August 4 primary election. There is a significant effort to defeat Medicaid expansion for the people of Missouri. The forces behind the...
We prayed to God and He gave us Trump
I don’t know who Amanda (Mitchell) is but I know this about her. She is deluded by her political religion. Amanda, if you truly read the Bible with a discerning...
Do Democrats ever do anything wrong?
Mr. Don Sellers wrote a wonderful letter to the editor last seek and how better could it be demonstrated then in the letter written by Amanda Mitchell. Ms. Mitchell talks...
Opinions
A simple question
By Phill Brooks This column is prompted by a simple question asked of the governor at one of his news conferences. Missouri had reached a peak level of COVID-19 infections.
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....