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Weekly Trivia Question
Which Missouri river is the longest river in North America?
(Hint: It begins in Montana and flows across Missouri before joining the Mississippi River.)
Last Week’s Answer:
Last week’s answer, “Which Missouri town hosts the state’s oldest continuously operating county fair?” is Palmyra, in Marion County.
Hometown Business Spotlight
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.
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Local News
Keytesville R-III Promotes Zane Jacoby to Superintendent; Principal Opening Announced
The Keytesville R-III School District announced on December 12 that Zane Jacoby, currently the PreK–12 Principal, will be promoted to superintendent this summer. Jacoby joined Keytesville in 2024 and has served as the district’s principal since then. He will officially step into the superintendent role…
Chariton County School Districts Close Out December with Achievements and Winter Sports
School districts across Chariton County — including Brunswick R-II, Keytesville R-III, Northwestern R-I, and Salisbury R-IV — wrapped up December with a full slate of academic accomplishments, athletic success, fine arts performances, and community-focused events. From postseason football honors and winter basketball tournaments to classroom…
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…
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. New Leadership,…
State News
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…
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…
US & World News
House Republicans Release Damning Report After Investigation of ‘FireAid’ Scandal in California
Screencap of YouTube video. It has been a year since the wildfires in southern California and the almost total lack of rebuilding is not the only related scandal. Back in July, an independent journalist looked into the celebrity-filled ‘FireAid’ concert and found that none of…
HORROR: Dead Body Found at Disney World is SIXTH ONE in Just Three Months
Credit: Jaimie Michaels/Flickr Something very sinister is happening at the supposed happiest place on Earth. A dead body was just discovered at Disney World and it’s the sixth one in just three months. It’s an obvious public relations disaster for Disney but it also raises…
NEW: Democrat Steny Hoyer to Announce Retirement From the House After Decades in Congress
Maryland Democrat Rep. Steny Hoyer, 86, is going to announce his retirement from the House after decades in Congress as early as Thursday. Steny Hoyer was first elected to Congress in 1981. House Democrats are promoting the younger (and more radical) members to leadership positions….
Danish Defense Ministry: We’ll “Shoot First and Ask Questions Later” If US Invades Greenland
A service member from the Danish military via NARA & DVIDS Public Domain Archive – Denmark’s political and military establishment has dusted off a Cold War–era rule, with the Defense Ministry on Wednesday announcing that if foreign troops land on Danish territory, soldiers are to…
Obituaries
Sandra Sue Sanders (Burgess)
Sandra Sue Sanders (Burgess) of Odessa Missouri died peacefully on January 4, 2026, at North Care Hospice House surrounded by family.
Margie Frances Bingham
Margie Frances Bingham, 98, of Richmond, passed away Sunday, January 4, 2026, at Shirkey Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Richmond.
Tommy Dean Shoop
Tommy Dean Shoop, age 58, a resident of Novinger, Missouri, passed away on January 3, 2026 at Boone County Memorial Hospital, Columbia, Missouri. He was born the son of William “Bill” and Judy L. (McBee) Shoop on July 8, 1967…
Victor Lee Gerken
Victor Lee Gerken, 74 of Corder, Missouri passed away on Thursday, January 1, 2026, at his home in Corder. A celebration of life social will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, January 17, 2026 at the Corder VFW.
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
Longing For More..
Psalm 119:40 “Behold, I long for Your precepts; revive me in Your righteousness.” Throughout our lives, we desire many things. Yet it is certain that the truly born-again man or woman will long for increasingly deeper experiences with their God. Do you want more of…
Invest Wisely..
John 10:11 “I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd gives His life for the sheep.” Serious financial investors are always mindful of the quality of their investments. In the business world, the acronym ROI stands for Return on Investment, and is an essential metric…
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….
Without Wax..
Philippians 1:9-10 “And this I pray, that your love may abound still more and more in knowledge and all discernment, that you may approve the things that are excellent, that you may be sincere and without offense till the day of Christ…” We are all…