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…
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…
Highway Patrol Reports Area Arrests Over the Past Week
Over the past week, Missouri State Highway Patrol troopers and county deputies across mid-Missouri reported a series of arrests ranging from felony warrants and drug possession to driving while intoxicated. The following is a roundup of arrests from area counties, with the most serious incidents…
Hometown Business Spotlight: Salisbury Mattress Store
After a decade of success operating a mattress and furniture store in Columbia, Missouri, Brett and his wife decided it was time to bring their business closer to home. Longtime residents of rural mid-Missouri, they jumped at the chance to open Salisbury Mattress Store and…
Unpacking the Funding Behind Missouri’s Pro-Life Push: Questions on Transparency in Grassroots Advocacy
Across Missouri, bright white yard signs with red and blue lettering bearing the words “Protect Life” and “MO Protects” have quietly but unmistakably appeared. Volunteers distribute them at local fairs, parades, and door-to-door events, promoting the upcoming Amendment 3 on the November 2026 ballot. The…
Exposing the Crony Capitalist Underbelly of Americans for Prosperity in Missouri: The McConnell/Ryan Wing in Missouri Politics
Grassroots conservatives in Missouri know the fight isn’t just against Democrats. It’s also against an entrenched wing of the Republican Party that protects corporate donors, preaches “free markets” while rigging the system, and tries to smother real populist reform. That wing has a name in…
Chariton County Schools Highlight Student Learning, Fall Activities, and Community Events
Schools across Chariton County continue to stay busy this fall, with students engaged in hands-on learning, community events, and activities that bring together families, teachers, and local supporters. Here’s a look at the latest from Salisbury, Keytesville, and Brunswick. Salisbury R-4 Salisbury High School is…
Mid-Missouri Arrests: High-Speed Chases, Felony Warrants, and DWIs Mark a Busy Week
Over the past several days, Missouri State Highway Patrol troopers and county deputies across mid-Missouri reported a busy stretch of arrests, ranging from high-speed pursuits and felony warrants to numerous cases of impaired driving. The following is a roundup of arrests from area counties, with…
When Most Churches Fear Man More Than God
Across America today, something tragic has happened: the Gospel has been reduced to a message of self-fulfillment rather than self-denial. In countless pulpits, what is preached is not the Word of God in its fullness, but a false gospel. It is a gospel of “God’s love without justice”,…
Chariton County Schools Kick Off 2025-26 Year with Sports, Academics, and Community Events
The 2025-26 school year is underway across Chariton County, and students, staff, and families have enjoyed a vibrant start. Brunswick, Keytesville, Northwestern, and Salisbury schools hosted a variety of back-to-school events, athletic team introductions, and academic celebrations, while emphasizing safety, leadership, and community engagement. Thunder…