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Weekly Trivia Question
Which Missouri town is known for the historic Arrow Rock Lyceum Theatre?
(Hint: It’s a National Historic Landmark village.)
Last Week’s Answer:
Last week’s answer, “Which Missouri city is home to the Missouri State Penitentiary?” is Jefferson City, the state capital.
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
DANGER DANCE: Over 20,000 Europeans Attend French Rave on Military Field Filled With Active Unexploded Munitions
Montage of screengrabs Social Media/X People seem determined to bop until they drop. An illegal rave is causing waves in France, as it’s being held on a dangerous military site. Over 20,000 people from all around Europe flooded into the area that is reportedly peppered…
WATCH: Wild Dashcam Footage Shows Moment United Airlines Flight Strikes Light Pole, Hits Truck on New Jersey Turnpike on Approach to Newark Airport
Dashcam footage released on Sunday shows the moment a United Airlines flight struck a light pole and hit a truck as it landed at Newark Airport. A United Airlines flight hit the top of a truck on the New Jersey turnpike during its approach to…
Shock: Towson University Hosts Second “Drag” Event In Slightly Over A Month
As first reported by Campus Reform, “Towson University recently hosted a drag brunch event, the second such event the school has hosted in just over a month.” Towson, located in Maryland, hosted the absurdly titled “Drag Brunch: Divas of Pop Edition” on April 13th. The…
Disgusting TikTok Trend Using Sound Effect from Charlie Kirk’s Assassination Condemned by TPUSA
Charlie Kirk died while engaging the public in fair and open discussion. Media falsely framing him as a racist and homophobe encouraged liberals to wish him dead and to celebrate when their wish was granted. Photo courtesy of Wikipedia. A disturbing TikTok trend emerged following…
Obituaries
Rufus W. “Billl” Davenport
Rufus W. “Bill” Davenport, 89, of Higginsville, died on May 2, 2026 at Meyer Care Center.
Nettie A. (Wood) Berglund
Nettie A. (Wood) Berglund, 106 of Lexington, Missouri passed away on Friday, May 1, 2026 at Apple Ridge Care Center in Waverly, MO.
Robert Joseph Plummer
Robert Joseph Plummer, age 64, a cherished brother and friend, who departed this life on Thursday, April 30th, 2026, at St. Luke’s Hospital, Kansas City, Missouri. Robert was a resident of Chillicothe, Missouri, where he spent many years surrounded by…
Jane Ellen Ford
Jane Ellen Ford, 72, of Carrollton, Missouri passed away April 24, 2026 at North Kansas City Hospital. Mrs. Ford was born September 19, 1953 in Carrollton, Missouri to Roy Eldon and Jane Ray (Thomas) Bartlett. Ellen was raised and attended…
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
Satisfaction Guaranteed..
Psalm 17:15 “As for me, I will see Your face in righteousness; I shall be satisfied when I awake in Your likeness.” Have you ever turned toward an extremely bright light? Or perhaps you’ve glanced at the sun, and your eyes were bathed in its…
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…