Why Not Wait?..
Psalm 40:1 “I waited patiently for the Lord; and He inclined to me, and heard my cry.” No one delights in standing in a slow-moving line or sitting beside the phone until the doctor calls, but waiting is a part of life. Yet the very…
Freddie Griffin, Jr. challenges Sen. Rusty Black in Missouri’s 12th Senate District Republican primary
Freddie Griffin, Jr., a lifelong north Missourian and heavy equipment operator from Hamilton, Missouri, has officially entered the race for Missouri’s 12th Senate District. The 33-year-old Republican candidate is mounting a primary challenge to incumbent Sen. Rusty Black, claiming that Black has prioritized Governor Mike…
This Week’s Trivia Question
Which Missouri city was the starting point for the Pony Express in 1860? (Hint: It’s located on the Missouri River in the northwest part of the state.) Last Week’s Answer:Last week’s answer, “Which Missouri town is officially recognized as the birthplace of Walt Disney?” is…
Alan Leroy Fender
Alan Leroy Fender, age 81, a resident of Jamesport, Missouri, passed away on Thursday, September 4, 2025 at Hedrick Medical Center, Chillicothe, Missouri.
Marge Dooley
Marge Dooley, 86, of Salisbury, MO, died Sunday, September 7, 2025 at University Hospital in Columbia, MO.
Gail Lee Hibler
Gail Leo Hibler, 85, of Odessa, Missouri passed away Friday, September 5, 2025, at his residence surrounded by his loving family.
Secretary Hoskins Pushes Urgent Initiative Petition Reform to Protect Missouri’s Constitution
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Missouri Secretary of State Denny Hoskins today urged the legislature to take decisive action to reform the state’s initiative petition (IP) process. Secretary Hoskins emphasized that decades of abuse by out-of-state special interests have turned this citizen tool into a vehicle…
Northwestern, Salisbury, Brunswick, and Keytesville Spotlight Learning, Athletics, and Community Spirit
From standout performances in cross country to classroom projects and community support, area schools have been busy both on and off the field. Here’s a look at highlights from Northwestern, Salisbury, Brunswick, and Keytesville, with Thunder football wrapping up this week’s roundup. Northwestern R-I Northwestern’s…
Samantha Lynn (Bunner) Reeves
Samantha Lynn (Bunner) Reeves, 54, of Lincoln, Missouri passed away Tuesday, September 2, 2025, at Windsor Rehabilitation and Healthcare in Windsor, Missouri.
Carolynn Kay Smith
Carolynn Kay (Bryant) Smith, 77, of Lexington, Missouri passed away Tuesday, September 2, 2025, at her residence surrounded by her loving family.