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Weekly Trivia Question
Which Missouri town is home to the famous Elms Hotel, a Prohibition-era hideout for gangsters and politicians?
(Hint: It became a spa destination in the early 20th century.)
Last Week’s Answer:
Last week’s answer, “Which Missouri city hosts the annual Dogwood Festival each spring?” is Camdenton, located in central Missouri.
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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…
Chariton County Classrooms & Courts: Student Success, School Spirit, and Winter Highlights
Students across Keytesville, Northwestern, Brunswick, and Salisbury schools continue to excel academically, compete at a high level in athletics, and remain deeply involved in extracurricular and community-focused activities. This in-depth Chariton Beacon roundup highlights student achievement, school spirit, and important district updates from across Chariton…
Chariton County Schools Highlight Student Achievement, Community Engagement, and Winter Athletics
School districts across Chariton County remained active throughout January with classroom learning, student recognition, service projects, and winter activities. Updates from Brunswick R-II, Keytesville R-III, Northwestern R-I, and Salisbury R-IV reflect continued academic focus and strong community involvement. Brunswick R-II Promotes Literacy, Service Learning, and…
State News
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…
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…
US & World News
BREAKING: Iran’s President Apologizes for Attacks on Neighboring Countries, Announces Suspension — Says Those Expecting Iran’s Surrender “Should Take That Dream to Their Grave”
Iran’s president, Masoud Pezeshkian, issued a surprising televised address on Saturday as the war involving Iran, the United States, and Israel entered its eighth day. In a pre-recorded five-minute video statement aired on Iranian state television, Pezeshkian apologized for Iranian strikes on neighboring countries while…
Waste of the Day: DEI Contractors Remain in Military’s K-12 Schools
This story was originally published by Real Clear Wire. By Jeremy Portnoy Topline: Controversial education firms that helped embed diversity, equity and inclusion principles in K-12 military schools during President Joe Biden’s administration are still working with the Department of Defense Education Activity, or DoDEA,…
Pakistani National Charged With Murder-for-Hire Plot Against Trump Found GUILTY ON ALL COUNTS
Asif Merchant, 46-year-old Pakistani national with ties to Iran accused of plot to assassinate Trump – Credit: Bill Melugin/X In August of 2024, the Gateway Pundit reported that a Pakistani national named Asif Merchant had been arrested in what was described as a murder-for-hire plot…
New Bill in Florida Would Allow Professors at Public Universities to Carry Concealed Weapons on Campus for Emergencies
Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 4.0 International license./Author: Aerra Carnicom A new bill in Florida that has already cleared the Florida House would allow professors and other staffers at public universities to carry concealed weapons in case of an emergency. Opponents of the bill cite all…
Obituaries
Theresa Mae Feil-Erskine
Theresa Mae Feil-Erskine, 56, of Richmond died Tuesday, March 2. Visitation begins at 11 a.m. with services following at noon Saturday, March 14 at St. James Catholic Church in Liberty. Inurnment will be at a later date. The family suggests…
Kimberly “Kim” Jane (Murphy) Berry
Kimberly “Kim” Jane (Murphy) Berry, 61, of Oak Grove Missouri, passed away March 5, 2026, peacefully with her family by her side.
Tommy D. Jarvis
Tommy D. Jarvis, 88, of Higginsville passed away peacefully at Meyer Care Center on March 3, 2026. He was born on March 30, 1937 in Murray, KY, and moved to Old Hickory, TN in December of 1944 which he considered…
Nancy Christine Ramsey
Nancy Christine Ramsey, 51 of Lexington, Missouri passed away on Sunday, March 1, 2026, at her home.Nancy was born on Saturday, May 11, 1974, and attended Oak Grove High School in Oak Grove, Missouri. She grew up in the Oak…
Opinion
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…
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…
Devotionals
Change your World..
Acts 21:11-13 “…Thus says the Holy Spirit, ‘So shall the Jews at Jerusalem bind the man who owns this belt, and deliver him into the hands of the Gentiles.’ Now when we heard these things, both we and those from that place pleaded with him…
Milestones and Memorials..
Joshua 4:7 “Then you shall answer them that the waters of the Jordan were cut off before the ark of the covenant of the LORD; when it crossed over the Jordan, the waters of the Jordan were cut off. And these stones shall be for…
In His Heavenly Presence..
2 Corinthians 5:8 “We are confident, yes, well pleased rather to be absent from the body and to be present with the Lord.” When death comes to the unbelieving man, it strips him of earthly comforts; his hopes vanish with his last breath. That thought…
On This One..
Isaiah 66:1-2 “Thus says the LORD: ‘Heaven is My throne, and earth is My footstool. Where is the house that you will build Me? And where is the place of My rest? For all those things My hand has made, and all those things exist,’…