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Weekly Trivia Question
Which Missouri town is known for the Jesse James Home Museum, where the outlaw was killed in 1882?
(Hint: The museum preserves the site where he was shot by Robert Ford.)
Last Week’s Answer:
Last week’s answer, “Which Missouri town is home to the Harry S. Truman Presidential Library and Museum?” is Independence, where Truman lived most of his life.
Hometown Business Spotlight
Hometown Business Spotlight: Salisbury Meat Market and Processing
Located just a quarter mile outside Salisbury on Highway PP, Salisbury Meat Market and Processing has been serving Mid-Missouri for over 43 years. This family-owned and operated business combines traditional craftsmanship with modern services, offering custom meat processing and a well-stocked retail shop full of quality cuts.
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Local News
Keytesville R-III School District Names New Principal, Seeks 7–12 Mathematics Teacher
The Keytesville R-III School District in Chariton County, Missouri, has announced a significant leadership change for the 2026–2027 school year. In addition, the district is now accepting applications for a 7–12 mathematics teacher position at Keytesville High School, offering a unique opportunity for educators seeking…
Chariton County Classrooms & Courts: Student Success, School Spirit, and Winter Highlights
Students across Keytesville, Northwestern, Brunswick, and Salisbury schools continue to excel academically, compete at a high level in athletics, and remain deeply involved in extracurricular and community-focused activities. This in-depth Chariton Beacon roundup highlights student achievement, school spirit, and important district updates from across Chariton…
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…
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. Everything You Need — And Then…
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
WATCH: “I Don’t Think the Court Meant That, but It’s the Way It is” – Trump Says SCOTUS Actually Reaffirmed Tariff Powers, Announces 10% GLOBAL Tariffs and Investigation into Unfair Trading Practices of Other Countries and Companies
President Trump on Friday told reporters that he will impose new “global” tariffs on foreign imports of 10% following the Supreme Court’s ruling against his authority to impose the tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). In a stunning decision, SCOTUS invalidated tariffs…
Criminal Illegal from Mexico Shoots South Carolina Officer in the Chest While Attempting to Flee
Floriberto Perez-Nieto/Image: DHS The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) provided additional information after a criminal illegal alien from Mexico, who was previously convicted of illegal reentry, shot a police officer in the chest in Charleston County, South Carolina, on February 1. ABC News 4…
Thanks to Woke Judge and DA, Cold-Blooded Killer with Chilling Manifesto Receives NO PRISON TIME Despite Gunning Down CEO While He Slept by His Wife in Bed
Joshua Danehower. Credit: Fairfax County Detention Center The legal system in Northern Virginia has allowed an evil man to completely get away with a cold-blooded murder despite overwhelming evidence. As WUSA9 reported, a cowardly judge in Fairfax County, Virginia, accepted a plea agreement on Thursday…
Genius Astrophysicist Shot Dead on His Porch in Southern California
A Caltech astrophysicist who was an expert on distant planets was shot dead at his home on Monday. The Los Angeles Times reported Carl Grillmair, 67, was shot in his torso by a man who approached him on his porch. Freddy Snyder, 29, has since…
Obituaries
James “Jim” Monroe Evert
James “Jim” Monroe Evert, 83, of Richmond, passed away Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at North Kansas City Hospital.
Karen Elaine Cruse
Karen Elaine Cruse, 83, of Moberly, Mo, passed away on Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at Aspire of Moberly. Karen was born October 20, 1942 in Keytesville, MO the daughter of Raymond Edward and Georgia Erma (Smith) Veirs.
Gertrude Elizabeth Henke
Gertrude Elizabeth Henke, 94, of Salisbury, Missouri died Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at University Hospital in Columbia, MO. Gertrude was born November 11, 1931 in Marceline, MO the daughter of Joseph H. and Helen C. (Lodder) Nanneman. She married Joseph…
Lawrence “Larry” Cott
Lawrence “Larry” Cott, formerly of Miami, MO, passed away on February 17, 2026, at the age of 83. For the past three years, Larry has been a resident of The Living Center, in Marshall, MO.
Opinion
The Irony of Peace: Watching Iran Through a Lens of Prophecy and Uncertainty
As I sit here, half a world away, in Mendon, Missouri, scrolling through the latest headlines at 2:43 AM, the situation in Iran commands attention. Protests that erupted late last month over economic hardships have morphed into a nationwide cry against the regime, met with…
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…
Devotionals
In His Heavenly Presence..
2 Corinthians 5:8 “We are confident, yes, well pleased rather to be absent from the body and to be present with the Lord.” When death comes to the unbelieving man, it strips him of earthly comforts; his hopes vanish with his last breath. That thought…
On This One..
Isaiah 66:1-2 “Thus says the LORD: ‘Heaven is My throne, and earth is My footstool. Where is the house that you will build Me? And where is the place of My rest? For all those things My hand has made, and all those things exist,’…
The One I Love..
Song of Songs 2:4 “He brought me to the banqueting house, and his banner over me was love.” In the legend of Camelot, King Arthur exhorts Princess Guinevere to “marry the King, but love the man,” when speaking of their soon-to-be wedding. That simple, but…
Determine to Stand!..
Ephesians 6:14 “Stand therefore…” “Stand therefore.” What an incredible challenge! It takes courage to stand. Yet before courage comes determination. Human calculations will always find a thousand reasonable reasons to stand down or quit, which may sound good, but are usually wrong. Imagine how Moses…