Crawford
MU Extension holds livestock drought recovery meetings in August
Livestock producers in the southern half of Missouri face many challenges because of the drought. To help ease their stress, University of Missouri Extension is holding free in-person meetings in...
Sullivan man holds elderly woman hostage
A Sullivan man stands charged with kidnapping after reportedly entering an elderly woman’s apartment, threatening to kill her dog, and refusing to cooperate with police.
Black takes presiding commissioner’s seat; 911 tax passes
Voters at the August 2 Primary Election in Crawford County chose Steve Black as the next presiding commissioner for Crawford County and approved an increase to the sales tax that...
Phelps
Public input needed for Route 63 in Osage, Maries and Phelps counties
The Missouri Department of Transportation is seeking public comments as part of a U.S. Route 63 Environmental Study Re-evaluation over the corridor from just south of the Route 50 interchange...
Clayton wins only local race in Phelps County primary election
Incumbent Associate Circuit Judge Kenneth G. Clayton retained his position in the only local race for Phelps County voters, defeating challenger Andrew Russek. Only 6,878 registered voters out of 29,125...
Missouri S&T offers summer research for students from HBCUs
Twenty students from historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) participated in a summer program at Missouri University of Science and Technology that is designed to encourage engineering students from underrepresented...
Bourbon
New Board of Directors announced
Totes for Tots and Teens/Mr. Rif’s Readers would like to announce the members of their new Board of Directors: Carolyn Emily of Sullivan, Judy Hoevelmann (Board Chair) of Sullivan, and...
Boosters seeking Bourbon Junior Miss candidates
The Bourbon Boosters have announced they are seeking candidates for this year’s Bourbon Junior Miss pageant, which is part of the annual Bourbon Fall Festival.
American Legion Auxiliary Post 81 News
Unit 81 Bourbon American Legion Auxiliary President Shirley Pinkston and Vice-President Ruth Woodson attended the Missouri State Convention at the St Louis Airport Hilton.
State and Regional
Multiple work zones to impact Interstate 44 during August
Motorists traveling through the central part of the state on Interstate 44 will experience lane closures and significant delays during the month of August, as multiple work zones are in...
MOCASA thanks Governor Parsons and legislature for budget increase
The Missouri Court Appointed Special Advocate Association (MOCASA) was thrilled to learn that its recent proposed budget increase had passed through the House, Senate, and the Governor’s Office on June...
Board of Directors of the Missouri Silver Haired Legislature meets in Jefferson City
Missouri’s Silver Haired Legislature (SHL) was founded in1973, the first in the nation after the Older Americans Act was amended to include advocacy groups.
Outdoors
Learn about secrets of snakes with MDC Wild Webcast Aug 17
The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) invites you to join its upcoming Wild Webcast, “Secrets of Snakes: Research Revealed about Copperheads,” on Wednesday, Aug. 17, from noon to 1 p.m....
Fly fishing the Dog Star
By Bill Cooper Many fly fishermen avoid fishing during the “dog days” of summer. Dog days are the hottest days of the summer season, which fly rod enthusiasts historically have...
Researchers reveal latest findings in Powder Valley Nature Center Copperhead Study during in-person and virtual presentation Aug. 5
Copperheads conjure up curiosity, mystery, and even fear. In truth they are one of Missouri’s most intriguing and often least understood venomous snakes. Researchers have been conducting a study of...
Entertainment
Ozark Actors Theatre presents Rumors
OAT is pleased to present RUMORS; its second main stage show this summer. This hilarious comedy was written by famed author of stage and screen Neil Simon. The farce follows...
David Phelps coming to Steelville
The unmistakable sound of multi-Dove and Grammy Award-winning recording artist David Phelps will be featured in Steelville, Missouri on Saturday, July 23 at the Meramec Music Theatre. This exciting concert...
OATS to prevent 'Rumors'
OAT is pleased to present RUMORS; its second main stage show this summer. This hilarious comedy was written by famed author of stage and screen Neil Simon. The farce follows...
Letters to the Editor
A matter of leadership
As the August 2 primary election approaches, I have been reflecting on the role of leadership in government. While leadership is always important, it is crucial in challenging times.
Now how about a sign
Several weeks ago in the Cuba Free Press, you had an article from Linda Brennan about her road.
We like Steve Black
I encourage all those who are eligible to vote in the Republican primary election on August 2, as the outcome will determine the office holders for Crawford County.
Opinions
Criminal justice is not a game
By Larry Newman Get out of jail free! No, we're not talking about playing a friendly game of Monopoly, but rather, the far higher stakes of criminal justice with habitual...
Support 911 tax increase during August 2 primary
If you want good service, especially in government, then you must be willing to pay for it. On the federal level we often ask for the best, our military is...
Five historic dissenting opinions that shaped our First Amendment rights
By David L. Hudson Jr. Former U.S. Supreme Court Justice Benjamin Cardozo once said, “The meaning of today is not the meaning of tomorrow.” Dissenting opinions play a vital role...