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Weekly Trivia Question
Which Missouri town is famous for being the boyhood home of Mark Twain?
(Hint: It sits on the Mississippi River.)
Last Week’s Answer:
Last week’s answer, “Which Missouri town is known for its unique geological formations called ‘elephant rocks’?” is Graniteville, home to Elephant Rocks State Park.
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
Somali Immigration Fraud and Welfare Dependency Are Well Documented
Somali refugees. Photo: P. Heinlein, public domain, via Wikimedia Commons. President Trump has halted Somali immigration through executive orders suspending the refugee program, imposing travel bans, and ordering comprehensive reviews of refugees admitted under the Biden administration, reviews that could result in deportations. These actions…
Socialist LA City Council Member Who Makes $240K Per Year Overseeing Area With Drug Infested Public Park Skips Meeting With Angry Residents
Eunisses Hernandez – Screencap of YouTube video. Eunisses Hernandez is a socialist city council member in Los Angeles. She makes almost a quarter of a million dollars a year and one of the public parks at the heart of her district is plagued by open-air…
BREAKING: Multiple People Shot at Brown University
Multiple people have been shot at Brown University in Rhode Island. BREAKING: Brown University says there is an active shooter on campus in Rhode Island. https://t.co/apnHcgF1xG — The Associated Press (@AP) December 13, 2025 BREAKING… Click here to read the full article at The Gateway…
Furious Uncle Body-Slams Attorney of His Nephew’s Alleged Killer With MMA-Style Move, Leaving Him with Serious Injuries: Police Docs
Daniel Ashby Credit: Arapahoe County Jail A grieving uncle reportedly took the law into his own hands after growing furious over the handling of a case involving the accused killer of his nephew. CBS News Colorado obtained police documents on Wednesday, which showed that a…
Obituaries
Brenda Lee Wallace
Brenda Lee Wallace, age 68, of Carrollton MO was born on April 5th, 1957 in Omaha, Nebraska, to Barbara Jean Wallace and David Austin Wallace Jr. She entered into Heaven’s Gates December 9th, 2025 at North Kansas City Hospital. Brenda…
Joseph “Joe” John Berislavich
Joseph “Joe” John Berislavich, 67, of Bates City, Missouri passed away on Thursday, December 10, 2025, at his residence surrounded by family.
Robert Edward “Bob” Lock
Robert Edward “Bob” Lock, 79, passed away on November 24, 2025. He was born September 5, 1946, the fourth of eleven children of Albert Paul and Clara “Dolly” Lock, who preceded him in death along with his oldest brother, Joseph.
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
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…
And He Delivered Me..
Psalm 34:4 “I sought the LORD, and He heard me, and delivered me from all my fears.” I can almost hear you asking, “Is this the same psalmist who gave us songs in the night? Isn’t this David who slew giants? But, here he approached…