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Weekly Trivia Question
Which Missouri town is home to Missouri’s oldest continuously operating county fair, first held in 1853?
(Hint: The fairgrounds are located in northeast Missouri.)
Last Week’s Answer:
Last week’s answer, “Which Missouri town is home to the Battle of Lexington State Historic Site?” is Lexington, where Union troops defended against Confederate forces in 1861.
Hometown Business Spotlight
Hometown Business Spotlight: Sanders Decorating and Design
For more than 75 years, Sanders Decorating and Design has been a trusted name in Mid-Missouri, helping homeowners bring beauty and comfort to their spaces. Known for quality products, skilled installation, and friendly service, the business has built a reputation that spans generations.
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Local News
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…
Keytesville Schools Celebrate Superintendent Will Perkins’ Retirement and Contributions to Community
Keytesville, MO — Keytesville R-III School District announced that Superintendent Will Perkins will retire from his full-time role at the end of the 2025–26 school year, closing out a remarkable 31-year career in education. Perkins’ tenure includes 21 years as a superintendent and 24 years…
Students Shine in Sports, STEM, and More Across Chariton County
Students across Chariton County are staying busy this fall with a variety of academic, athletic, and extracurricular activities. From author visits and STEM nights to athletic tournaments and community service projects, Brunswick R-II, Keytesville R-III, Northwestern R-I, and Salisbury R-IV school districts are celebrating student…
Chariton County Schools Celebrate Fall Achievements on Field and in Classroom
As the fall season winds down, Chariton County schools have been bustling with academic, extracurricular, and athletic achievements. Across the county, students and staff are celebrating accomplishments both in the classroom and on the field. Brunswick R-II Brunswick R-II recently hosted a Veterans Day Assembly…
State News
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…
Missouri Secretary of State Denny Hoskins announces new agreement with Kansas to strengthen voter roll accuracy
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri Secretary of State Denny Hoskins announced a new agreement with the State of Kansas to improve voter roll maintenance and ensure more accurate, up-to-date voter registration records in both states. Under this memorandum of understanding, Missouri and Kansas will securely…
US & World News
MUST WATCH: CNN Gets DESTROYED by Nick Shirley During Live Interview About Somali Daycare Fraud
In a stunning on-air takedown, CNN found itself utterly annihilated by conservative investigator Nick Shirley during an exchange about massive fraud allegations he has brought to light in Minnesota’s Somali daycare system. During the interview, reporter Whitney Wild attempted to downplay Shirley’s explosive findings. Wild…
ICE Accuses Politico Reporter Josh Gerstein of Inciting Violence Against Federal Agents Amid Minnesota Fraud Scandal
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has publicly accused Politico senior legal affairs reporter Josh Gerstein of inciting violence against federal agents. The allegation stems from Gerstein’s commentary on an ongoing citizen journalist investigation into alleged fraud in Minnesota’s social services programs, particularly involving federally…
Zohran Mamdani to Take Midnight Oath Using Quran in Abandoned Subway Station — AG Letitia James Chosen to Administer Ceremony
Zohran Mamdani Speaking at a DSA 101 Meeting at the Church of the Village in NYC New York’s far-left mayor-elect, Zohran Mamdani, will be sworn in to office using a Quran at an abandoned subway station. According to The New York Times, Mamdani will be…
Pam Bondi Deletes Social Media Post That Accidentally Gave Biden Credit for “Reducing” Drug Overdose Deaths
Credit: White House Attorney General Pam Bondi just handed the fake news media and radical Democrats a gift-wrapped ammunition to attack President Trump’s unbreakable war on drugs. Bondi was out there bragging about the Trump administration’s heroic efforts to crush the fentanyl crisis, seize millions…
Obituaries
Carol Rae Smith
Carol Rae Bailey was born to Mary Ann McCarty and Russell Martin Bailey on February 21, 1938, in Macon County Missouri. She was raised on a farm near Ethel, Missouri, and in 1956 graduated from Ethel High School. After attending…
Patricia Ann “Pat” Meyer
Patricia Ann “Pat” Meyer, 82, of Concordia, MO, died Sunday, December 28, 2025, at Western Missouri Medical Center in Warrensburg.
Joshua Dale Bishop
Joshua Dale Bishop, age 43, a resident of Chillicothe, Missouri, passed away on Saturday, December 27, 2025, in Puerto Morelos, Mexico.
Shirley Rice
Shirley Rice, 92, of Carrollton, Missouri, passed away Friday, December 26, 2025 at Life Care Center of Carrollton.
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
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…
A Challenge For Today..
Romans 1:8 “First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for you all, that your faith is spoken of throughout the whole world.” It is easy to conclude from this verse that God was moving powerfully and uniquely in the early days of the church….
Without Wax..
Philippians 1:9-10 “And this I pray, that your love may abound still more and more in knowledge and all discernment, that you may approve the things that are excellent, that you may be sincere and without offense till the day of Christ…” We are all…
We Have Seen His Star..
Matthew 2:2 “For we have seen His star in the East and have come to worship Him.” Heaven’s influence on our lives is never greater than when our sights are fixed upon it. The man or woman whose eyes are turned upward will be marked…