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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
WATCH: Here’s What Kirk Assassin Tyler Robinson Whispered to His Lawyer During First In-Person Court Appearance: Lipreader
Charlie Kirk assassin Tyler Robinson made his first in-person appearance in court on Thursday. Tyler Robinson appeared in civilian clothing, however, he was restrained. Robinson, 22, was flanked by his three public defenders: Kathy Nester, Michael Burt, and Richard Novak. Tyler Robinson smirked, whispered and…
Vatican Accepts Resignation of Jailed Bishop, Raising Questions About Religious Freedom in China
Bishop Francis Li Jianlin was ordained as the head of the Apostolic Prefecture of Xinxiang, Henan, China on Dec. 5. (Photo: Bishops Conference of the Catholic Church in China) The Vatican replaced detained underground Bishop Joseph Zhang Weizhu in the Apostolic Prefecture of Xinxiang…
Tim Walz Vows to Bring More Somalis to Minnesota, Despite Growing Fraud Scandal Reaching Into the Billions
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is vowing to bring more Somali immigrants to his state, despite the massive fraud scandal that has unfolded in the Minnesota Somali community on his watch. In a just world, Walz would have already resigned from his role as governor over…
OF COURSE: Socialist AOC Has Blown $50,000 on Luxury Hotels and Fine Dining in Recent Months While Demonizing the Rich
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, a New York Democrat, took advantage of the government shutdown narrative to paint herself as the go-to person to settle the disagreement with Republicans. (@factpostnews / X screen shot) Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez sure seems to love living the good life! While she runs…
Obituaries
Donna Sue Neese
Donna Sue Neese – age 86, lifelong resident of Jamesport, MO, passed away Wednesday morning, December 10, 2025, at Pleasant Valley Manor Care in Pleasant Valley, Missouri.
Jobeth Stanton
Jobeth Stanton, 78, of Springfield, died on December 10, 2025 at Meyer Care Center in Higginsville.
Randall (Randy) D. Brandt
Randall (Randy) D. Brandt, 72, of Sweet Springs, MO, died Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at The Living Center in Marshall, MO. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, December 13, 2025, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Sweet Springs…
Judith Marie Firth
Judith Marie Firth, age 72, a resident of Hamilton, Missouri, passed away on Monday, December 8, 2025 at her residence.
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…