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Weekly Trivia Question
Which Missouri city is home to the Missouri State Penitentiary, once nicknamed the “Bloodiest 47 Acres in America”?
(Hint: It’s the state capital.)
Last Week’s Answer:
Last week’s answer, “Which Missouri town is home to Knob Noster State Park?” is Knob Noster, near Whiteman Air Force Base.
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
WHCD Shooter Identified as Cole Allen, a 30-Year-Old Former ‘Teacher of the Month’ from California
The suspected shooter at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner has been identified as 31-year-old Cole Tomas Allen of Torrance, California. Allen is in custody, despite initial reports that he was fatally shot, and was taken alive after Secret Service agents neutralized him in the lobby…
WATCH LIVE: President Trump Holds Presser After Shooting Incident at White House Correspondents’ Dinner
President Trump is holding a press conference after shots were fired at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner at the Washington Hilton on Saturday evening. The President, First Lady Melania, and other dignitaries were rushed to safety after a shooter opened fire in the lobby of…
DEBUNKED: The Left Falsely Blames Trump for the Afghan Refugee Mess Created by Biden’s Disastrous Withdrawal
WATCH: MSNOW Blames Trump for the Afghan Refugee Mess Created by Biden’s Disastrous Withdrawal Left-wing media is once again scrambling to rewrite recent history—this time over Afghan refugees still stranded overseas after Joe Biden’s catastrophic withdrawal from Afghanistan. During a recent segment, MSNOW attempted…
**UPDATED** WATCH LIVE: President Trump and First Lady Melania Make Grand Entrance at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner
Update: The WHCD has ended due to a shooting incident. There are reports that President Trump may return to the stage after a shooting incident at the Washington Hilton. President Trump on Saturday night is headlining the White House Correspondents’ Dinner. Trump is attending the…
Obituaries
Charles William ‘Charlie’ Lock
Charles William Lock, Charlie, age 77 of Carrollton, Mo. passed away Tuesday, April 21st at his home. A visitation will be held from 10:00-11:00 AM on May 2nd, 2026 at St. Mary’s Catholic Parish, 211 Shanklin St., Carrollton, Missouri, 64633….
Gary Alan Tindall
Gary Alan Tindall – age 59 of Lawson, MO passed away Wednesday evening, April 22, 2026, at Liberty Hospital in Liberty, MO, surrounded by family.
Ruby Estellen Braden
Ruby Estellen Braden, 104, of Richmond, passed away Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at Shirkey Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Richmond.
Susan Louise Walkup
Flagstaff, Arizona resident, 76-year-old Susan Louise Walkup died July 4th, 2025. She was the daughter of Dr. Jay Lawrence Walkup and Lucy Walkup. A funeral service is scheduled for Friday, April 24th at 1 pm in the Wheeling Cemetery. In…
Opinion
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…
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…
Devotionals
Transforming Change..
2 Corinthians 3:18 “But we all, with unveiled face, beholding as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from glory to glory, just as by the Spirit of the Lord.” As God faithfully presides over the changing…
Real Riches..
Mark 10:17 “Now as He was going out on the road, one came running, knelt before Him, and asked Him, ‘Good Teacher, what shall I do that I may inherit eternal life?’” When the rich young ruler approached Jesus, what did Jesus see in him?…
Jesus Defeated…..
Luke 24:6 “…He is not here, but is risen!” While the battle of Waterloo raged, all of England waited breathlessly for news. At last, a message came across the channel before a sudden blanket of fog obscured the telegraph signals—Wellington Defeated. News of the disaster…
Sing A New Song..
Revelation 5:9 “… they sang a new song, saying: ‘You are worthy to take the scroll, and to open its seals; for You were slain, and have redeemed us to God by Your blood out of every tribe and tongue and people and nation.” As…