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Weekly Trivia Question
Which Missouri town hosts the annual Pershing Days festival in honor of General John J. Pershing?
(Hint: He was a famous World War I general.)
Last Week’s Answer:
Last week’s answer, “Which Missouri town is home to the famous giant fork sculpture?” is Springfield, where the 35-foot fork stands outside an office building.
Hometown Business Spotlight
Hometown Business Spotlight: Gordon Building Center
When it comes to creating, building, and improving your home or commercial space, Gordon Building Center in Salisbury, Missouri, is your trusted local resource. They provide a broad range of innovative building materials and solutions designed to add value, enhance ...
Local News
Chariton County Schools Buzz with Achievements, Competitions, and Upcoming Events
Chariton County’s small school districts are wrapping up a strong quarter filled with academic honors, athletic successes, student leadership, and community engagement. Thunder Baseball Co-op Heating Up The Thunder baseball co-op, which includes students from Brunswick R-II, Keytesville R-III, and Northwestern R-I, has kicked off…
Chariton County Schools Celebrate Final Four Wildcats, Thunder Team Spirit, and Student Achievements
Chariton County schools are celebrating student achievements and exciting athletic milestones this week! From the Brunswick Wildcats advancing to the Class 1 Final Four in Columbia, to Keytesville and Northwestern students supporting their Thunder teammates, and Salisbury students excelling in music and science competitions, the…
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…
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…
State News
HJR 173/174: Promised Income-Tax Relief or a Sales-Tax Trap for Rural Missouri?
A custom combine crew rolls through a 200-acre soybean field outside Keytesville, wrapping up harvest for a local farmer. The bill comes to around $7,000 for the job. Right now, that labor charge is not subject to Missouri sales tax. But if voters approve House…
Senator’s Wife Serves as Executive Director of Nonprofit Receiving Steady $350,000+ in Government Grants
CHILLICOTHE — Public records show that Karie Black, wife of Missouri State Senator Rusty Black (R-District 12), serves as executive director of a Chillicothe nonprofit that receives hundreds of thousands of dollars annually in government grants administered by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary…
Who Does Rusty Black Actually Represent? $640K+ From Outside Donors Floods His Campaigns
Chariton Beacon Investigation — Missouri State Senator Rusty Black (R-District 12) was elected to represent 18 rural counties in north Missouri — a district defined by family farms, small towns like Chillicothe and Trenton, livestock auctions, and working-class communities. Yet a comprehensive review of every…
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…
US & World News
Major Turning Point in Karmelo Anthony Murder Trial: Eyewitness Testimony Shakes Up Case
Eyewitness testimony shook up the Karmelo Anthony murder trial this weekend. As TGP previously reported, 16-year-old track and football star Austin Metcalf was brutally stabbed to death in April 2025 during a championship track meet at Kuykendall Stadium in Frisco, Texas. Metcalf, a junior at…
No, Japan, China, and Turkey Are Not “Dumping” the Dollar as a Reserve Currency
The internet claimed that a great sell-off had begun and that the dollar’s reign was coming to an end. In reality, Japan and China remain two of the largest holders of U.S. debt, and foreign holdings of U.S. Treasury securities continue to rise worldwide. …
Today is The 82nd Anniversary of D-Day – This Is Why We Stand for the National Anthem
Today is the 82nd anniversary of D-Day. The Battle of Normandy, which lasted from June 1944 to August 1944, resulted in the Allied liberation of Western Europe from Nazi Germany’s control. Code-named Operation Overlord, the battle began on June 6, 1944, also known as D-Day,…
The Facts About the California Primary and Its Lack of Integrity
With illegal immigration, crime, and rising taxes, California is driving corporations and taxpayers out of the state. Electing a Republican may help reverse the trend, but that possibility remains remote, even as the Republican candidate has narrowed the gap in the governor’s race. As always,…
Obituaries
Dianna Lynne Failor
Dianna Lynne Failor, 63 of Gilliam, MO, died Monday, June 1, 2026, at Liberty Hospital in Liberty, MO.
Marie Rafferty Heitman
Marie Rafferty Heitman, 81, of Lee’s Summit, MO, formerly of Marshall, died Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at her home.
June Jacobs
June Jacobs, 83, of Brunswick died Monday, June 1. No services will be held. Arrangements under direction of Breshears Memorial Chapels.
Paul James Caven
On May 24, 2026, Paul James Caven passed away at his home near Jameson, Missouri. Paul was born on December 21, 1946, in Glasgow, Scotland. In 1948, his family immigrated to America and eventually settled in Burbank, California, where he…
Opinion
Reclaiming True Conservatism: Principles That Built America
At its core, conservatism is about preserving the proven traditions, values, and institutions that have sustained human flourishing across generations. As Edmund Burke, the father of modern conservatism, observed, society is a partnership: “not only between those who are living, but between those who are…
Partiality is Detestable
Partiality is the act of giving preference to one over another. In Leviticus, the Lord is commanding that those who rule should not show favor to the poor in order to show favor to the great. The term poor is one that can be interchangeable…
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…
Devotionals
Be Free!..
John 13:34 “A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another; as I have loved you, that you also love one another.” When you woke up this morning, you faced an old enemy. That enemy was not an invading army or a…
The American Spirit..
Matthew 5:16 “Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.” Much has been written about the extraordinary virtues and values of the American spirit. How is it that our nation came to express…
An Aroma of Sacrifice..
John 12:3 “Then Mary took a pound of very costly oil of spikenard, anointed the feet of Jesus, and wiped His feet with her hair. And the house was filled with the fragrance of the oil.” Once contained in a bottle, now covering the feet…
The Fragrance of Worship..
Psalm 29:2 “Give unto the LORD the glory due to His name; worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness.” Worship often evokes images of stained-glass windows or dimly lit cathedrals, accented by candlelight, but true worship is not dependent on a setting or atmosphere….