Crawford
COVID-19 cases total 77 in Crawford County
Crawford County’s positive COVID-19 cases totaled 77 as of Monday, August 10. That is an increase of 19 cases over a week ago on August 3, when the total was...
Randazzo won three counties, took second in another on way to circuit judge election victory
Having good name recognition and experience is generally a winning combination for any political candidate and that certainly turned out to be the case for Mike Randazzo in last week’s...
Primary election had 28 percent of voters at polls
The August 4 Primary Election brought out just over 28 percent of Crawford County voters to cast their ballots. Of the registered voters in the county, just 4,612 out of...
Phelps
Pavement repairs scheduled for I-44 in Phelps County
Missouri Department of Transportation maintenance crews will be working along Interstate 44 next week to improve the driving surface.
Vaccine to prevent tuberculosis may help limit spread of COVID-19
A vaccine developed about a century ago to prevent tuberculosis may also help prevent the transmission of COVID-19, according to two Missouri University of Science and Technology researchers who examined...
Leaders to discuss Missouri S&T fall semester during Aug. 13 virtual town hall
Chancellor Mo Dehghani and other leaders at Missouri University of Science and Technology will hold a virtual town hall at 10 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 13, to discuss precautions the university...
Bourbon
New pastor welcomed to Seventh-day Adventist Churches in Bourbon, Rolla and Sullivan
The Seventh-day Adventist Churches in the Bourbon, Rolla and Sullivan District are pleased to welcome a new Pastoral family to serve in this area. Elder Bryan Gallant accepted the call...
Bourbon School District announces reopening guidelines
The Bourbon School District released its reopening plan to parents on Tuesday. The following information was released:
Bourbon sees slight drop in summer school enrollment
Summer school in Bourbon kicked off last week and saw a slight decline in enrollment due to concerns of a potential coronavirus outbreak. The school was expecting around 210 kids,...
State and Regional
Governor expands call to special session on violent crime
On Monday, Governor Mike Parson expanded his call to special session on violent crime to include a new provision to assist with the growing backlog of murder cases in St....
Motorists are reminded to watch for students as school begins across state
Students across Missouri are preparing to begin their 2020-2021 school year. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reminds drivers this brings a change in traffic patterns ─ school buses and parents...
Missouri’s Buckle Up Phone Down safety initiative is gaining national attention and momentum
The Missouri Department of Transportation’s Buckle Up Phone Down safety initiative is being recognized nationally for its success in saving lives on Missouri highways, with other states joining the cause...
Outdoors
MDC invites public to free Aug. 19 kayaking clinic near Rolla
Whether you enjoy fishing area streams or you simply like to relax by spending a day paddling a local waterway, kayaks are increasing in popularity as a way to connect...
MDC invites families to back-to-school fishing event at Bray Conservation Area
Young anglers and their families will have opportunities to ring in the school year with a catch-and-release fishing event on Aug. 13.
MDC invites people to explore a Missouri stream on Aug. 11
A healthy Missouri stream is full of life—literally. Crayfish, fish, turtles, and a variety of insects are among the creatures that can be found at or beneath the surface of...
Entertainment
Vichy Fire Department to hold carry out dinner on Sunday, August 9
The Vichy Volunteer Fire Department will host a grilled pork steaks and chicken and dumpling dinner on Sunday, Aug. 9.
Summerfest is July 10-11
An entire gamut of activities is being planned for the 26th Annual Route 66 Summerfest event set for Friday, July 10 and Saturday, July 11 in the Rolla Downtown Festival...
David Phelps to perform at the Meramec Music Theatre
The unmistakable sound of multi-Dove and Grammy Award-winning recording artist, David Phelps, will be featured in Steelville, Missouri on Sunday, July 12, 2020 at the Meramec Music Theatre. This exciting...
Letters to the Editor
Don’t let the mob rule
History is replete with examples of mob rule. Following the time of the Caesars, Rome was scourged by groups of citizens allowed to pillage when politicians thought it was to...
These are rough times
It goes without saying that America is going through some rough times but there is a glimmer of hope. President Trump is telling us that American is fortunate in that...
Why does Cuba Senior Center remain closed?
Why is the Cuba Senior Center staying closed? It is shut down tighter than a quarantined politician. No one knows (or not telling).
Opinions
To contain COVID, it’s wants vs. needs
“I just want to get back to normal.” People say it all the time. It’s an appropriate feeling, but these are far from normal times. If we want to get...
Continuing to stay socially connected while physically distanced
By Graham A. Colditz, Siteman Cancer Center If you feel that time has been moving at a different pace during the coronavirus pandemic, it seems you’re not alone. A study...
The responsibility of all journalists
By Phill Brooks As an emeritus faculty member of the University of Missouri School of Journalism, I feel compelled to offer some thoughts about the recent controversy involving the tweets...