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Weekly Trivia Question
Which Missouri town is home to the Battle of Lexington State Historic Site, known for the Civil War “Battle of the Hemp Bales”?
(Hint: It sits on the Missouri River east of Kansas City.)
Last Week’s Answer:
Last week’s answer, “Which Missouri city is home to Fantastic Caverns?” is Springfield, where visitors can ride trams through the cave.
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
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…
Gerald Wistrand Announces Candidacy for Missouri State Auditor, Promises Transparency, Accountability, and Citizen Engagement
Gerald Wistrand, a veteran auditor with nearly four decades of professional experience, has officially announced his candidacy for Missouri State Auditor, highlighting his commitment to transparency, accountability, and citizen-focused governance. Wistrand, an information technology auditor, constitutional student/teacher, and grassroots activist, is running to ensure that…
US & World News
Italy Arrests Nine Islamic Charity Chiefs Suspected of Raising Millions for Hamas
Italian police have arrested seven people suspected of funneling millions of euros to Hamas while posing as fundraisers for Palestinian civilians in Gaza, authorities announced. Police also issued international arrest warrants for two additional suspects believed to be operating outside Italy. According to local law…
Outrage Erupts as Released MS-13 Gang Member Kilmar Abrego Garcia Posts TikToks While DHS Remains Silenced by Activist Judge
Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a documented MS-13 gang member and suspected human trafficker, is now freely posting videos on TikTok in the United States following his release from immigration detention by an activist judge. Meanwhile, officials at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) find themselves muzzled…
Elon Musk Slams Zohran Mamdani’s Diversity Hire to Run the NYC Fire Department: ‘People Will Die Because of This’
Elon Musk – Screencap of Twitter/X video. As the Gateway Pundit previously reported, Zohran Mamdani has appointed a former chief of emergency medical services named Lillian Bonsignore to serve as commissioner of the New York City Fire Department. She has no experience as a firefighter,…
Heroic Texas Father Rescues Kidnapped Daughter on Christmas Day by Tracking Her Phone – Suspect in Custody Without Bond
A Texas father was a hero on Christmas Day after using his daughter’s phone tracking feature to locate and rescue her from a kidnapper. The event unfolded in Porter, Texas, a small community just outside Houston, where a 15-year-old girl was abducted at knifepoint while…
Obituaries
Beverly Jean Parr
Nocona, Texas and former Concordia resident, Beverly Jean Parr, 79, died Saturday, December 20.
Doris Mae Breeden
Doris Mae Breeden, 94, a resident of Chillicothe, Missouri, died Friday, December 26, 2025, at Morningside Center, Chillicothe, Missouri.
Ronald F. O’Dell
Ronald F. O’Dell, age 90, a resident of Chillicothe, Missouri, passed away on Thursday, December 25, 2025, at Morningside Center, Chillicothe, Missouri.Ronald was born the son of George T. and Mildred (Toner) on August 7, 1935, in Excelsior Springs, Missouri….
Marge Hennen
Marge Hennen – age 88 of Gallatin, MO passed away Tuesday afternoon, December 23, 2025 in Chillicothe.
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
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….
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…
Where Next, Lord?..
Isaiah 30:21 “Your ears shall hear a word behind you, saying, ‘This is the way, walk in it…’ ” In his classic work, The Pursuit of God, A. W. Tozer wrote that every true believer has a motivator —a deep-seated desire within —a driving force…
Until The End..
Matthew 28:20 “…I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” Amen. God’s people live in a hostile world—one that causes us to question whether there is any righteousness to be found. Although scripture designates all believers as “pilgrims,” the sights and…