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Weekly Trivia Question
Which Missouri town is home to the first successful parachute jump from an airplane, made in 1912?
(Hint: The jumper was Albert Berry.)
Last Week’s Answer:
Last week’s answer, “Which Missouri town is home to the world’s largest pecan?” is Brunswick, in Chariton County.
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Hometown Business Spotlight: R&R Apple Market
For over six decades, R&R Apple Market has been a cornerstone of the Salisbury community. This family-owned grocery store prides itself on offering high-quality foods, friendly service, and a welcoming atmosphere that keeps customers coming back year after year.
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Local News
Chariton County Schools Highlight Student Achievement, Community Engagement, and Winter Athletics
School districts across Chariton County remained active throughout January with classroom learning, student recognition, service projects, and winter activities. Updates from Brunswick R-II, Keytesville R-III, Northwestern R-I, and Salisbury R-IV reflect continued academic focus and strong community involvement. Brunswick R-II Promotes Literacy, Service Learning, and…
Keytesville R-III Promotes Zane Jacoby to Superintendent; Principal Opening Announced
The Keytesville R-III School District announced on December 12 that Zane Jacoby, currently the PreK–12 Principal, will be promoted to superintendent this summer. Jacoby joined Keytesville in 2024 and has served as the district’s principal since then. He will officially step into the superintendent role…
Chariton County School Districts Close Out December with Achievements and Winter Sports
School districts across Chariton County — including Brunswick R-II, Keytesville R-III, Northwestern R-I, and Salisbury R-IV — wrapped up December with a full slate of academic accomplishments, athletic success, fine arts performances, and community-focused events. From postseason football honors and winter basketball tournaments to classroom…
Mid-Missouri School District News: Basketball, Achievements, and Holiday Events
As December kicks off, area schools have been bustling with activity, from holiday preparations to exciting athletic competitions. Brunswick R-II recently celebrated strong showings in the 70th Annual Northwestern Basketball Tournament, with the Wildcats and Lady Cats earning top honors and several All-Tournament recognitions. Keytesville…
State News
Governor Mike Kehoe’s 2026 State of the State Address: Fiscal Discipline, Tax Reform, and Potential Challenges for Rural Missouri
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — On January 13, 2026, Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe delivered his second State of the State address, marking one year since his inauguration. In a speech centered on themes of resilience, government efficiency, and long-term growth, Kehoe outlined a vision for Missouri’s…
The Missouri Prenatal Equal Protection Act: The Only Answer to Ending Abortion in Missouri
The Missouri Prenatal Equal Protection Act (HB 1682) was filed in the Missouri House by State Representative Burt Whaley. The same bill (SB 951) was filed in the Senate Chamber by State Senator Mike Moon. This legislation aims to provide equal justice and equal protection…
Bill to Fully Abolish Abortion Filed in Missouri
JEFFERSON CITY, MISSOURI — Missouri State Senator Mike Moon and Missouri State Representative Burt Whaley filed the Missouri Prenatal Equal Protection Act this week in their respective chambers to completely abolish abortion in the state. Senate Bill 951 and House Bill 1682 would provide equal…
Missouri School Funding in Focus: Senator Rusty Black Relies on NEA Lobbyist, Raising Accountability Concerns
Missouri School Funding Under Scrutiny as Senator Rusty Black Relies on NEA Lobbyist, Raising Questions About Influence and Accountability Missouri parents, taxpayers, and education advocates are closely watching developments in Jefferson City after Senator Rusty Black, chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, openly admitted that…
US & World News
EPIC! “What country are they going to send you to, Garcia?” – Ben Bergquam Confronts MS-13 Gangbanger Kilmar Abrego Garcia Outside ICE Facility in Baltimore
Kilmar Abrego Garcia and attorneys confronted by Ben Bergquam outside of the Baltimore ICE Field Office Real America’s Voice correspondent Ben Bergquam spotted the left’s favorite MS-13 gang member, Kilmar Abrego Garcia of El Salvador, in Baltimore, Maryland, on Friday and confronted him on his…
President Trump Announces a Large Fleet of US Warships Is Moving Towards Iran – Threatens Iran on Hanging Protesters
President Trump on Thursday said he is sending a “massive armada” toward Iran amid the ongoing political uprising and the Iranian regime’s murder of its citizens. Iranian state TV said on Wednesday that 3,117 people have been killed since December 27. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas…
BREAKING: Biden Judge Orders Release of Minnesota Church Protestors Nekima Armstrong and Chauntyll Allen
A federal judge on Friday ordered the release of two Minnesota church protestors. US District Judge Laura Provinzino, a Biden appointee, said the protestors, Nekima Armstrong and Chauntyll Allen, are not a serious flight risk. The judge set release conditions: Condition (7)(d) requires defendants to…
From Davos to Bucharest: Trump’s Election Integrity and Accountability Warning Strikes a Nerve in Democracy-Deprived Romania
Eastern Europe has spent the past year or so watching the democratic process erode, and nowhere has that anxiety been more acute than in Romania. When President Donald Trump spoke at the World Economic Forum in Davos days ago, his words hit hardest among Romanians…
Obituaries
Brenda Faye (Ebel) Ballinger
Brenda Faye (Ebel) Ballinger, 54, died Sunday, Dec. 7. A visitation will be at 11 a.m. followed by a celebration of life at noon Saturday, Feb. 7 at Thurman Funeral Home in Richmond.
Donald Ray Holloway
Donald Ray Holloway, 89, of Richmond, passed away Thursday, January 22, 2026, at his home.
Louis Everett George, Jr.
Louis Everett George, Jr., 68, of Hardin, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at North Kansas City Hospice House.
Mildred Eileen Terry
Mildred Eileen Terry, 102, of Salisbury died Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at Chariton Park in Salisbury. She was born on November 18, 1923, in Southrop, England to James and Edith Maunder. She was one of 11 children. Mildred met her…
Opinion
Yes, You Can Legislate Morality — And The Bible Commands It
For years, Christians in America have been met with a familiar phrase whenever moral issues enter the political sphere: “You can’t legislate morality.” The saying sounds wise, even tolerant. It gives politicians an escape hatch and allows society to avoid the uncomfortable task of drawing…
The Pro-Life Establishment Is Actively Thwarting Abolition—Why Christians Must Take a Stand
For decades, many Christians have assumed that supporting the pro-life movement meant standing for the protection of unborn children. We donated, we lobbied, we voted—but what if the very organizations we trusted were actively preventing abolition of abortion? Pastor Jeff Durban, founder of End Abortion…
The Global Morality Quotient: Assessing National Moral Health and the United States’ Position
The Morality Quotient (MQ) is a composite index that measures national moral health using seven verifiable behavioral indicators: violent crime rate, property crime rate, abortion rate, pornography production share, illicit drug use prevalence, gambling revenue per capita, and prostitution scale. Drawing on data from 2022–2025…
Is the Gaza Ceasefire a True Peace or the Prelude to Ezekiel 38’s Prophetic Invasion?
In the wake of the U.S.-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, signed just over a week ago, the world watches with a mix of hope and skepticism. Hailed as a “historic opportunity” by President Donald Trump, the agreement has seen the release of hostages, the…
Devotionals
Prevailing Wisdom..
Proverbs 4:7 “Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore, get wisdom. And in all your getting, get understanding.” We live in an unprecedented era in which learning, and the acquisition of information have exploded beyond our wildest imagination. The world is virtually at our fingertips or…
In Spirit and Truth..
John 4:23-24 Psalm 119:40“But the hour is coming, and now is, when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth; for the Father is seeking such to worship Him. God is Spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and…
Longing For More..
Psalm 119:40 “Behold, I long for Your precepts; revive me in Your righteousness.” Throughout our lives, we desire many things. Yet it is certain that the truly born-again man or woman will long for increasingly deeper experiences with their God. Do you want more of…
Invest Wisely..
John 10:11 “I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd gives His life for the sheep.” Serious financial investors are always mindful of the quality of their investments. In the business world, the acronym ROI stands for Return on Investment, and is an essential metric…