James and Gahr Mortuary licenses revoked by state board, cease and desist issued
The Missouri State Board of Embalmers and Funeral Directors revoked the licenses of Donn James and Connie James who own and operate James and Gahr Mortuary, Inc. locations in Rolla and St. James, and …
Commissioners discuss elected official in closed session for social media misuse
MARIES COUNTY — Maries County Commissioners announced an Aug. 3 closed session to discuss an “elected official” violating the county’s social media policy of its employee handbook. Renee …
Belle/Bland News
BELLE — The Belle Trunk or Treat is returning Oct. 31 to the Belle-Bland Community Center. The Belle Board of Aldermen approved 4-0 allowing Owens Towing to use the community center for the …
BELLE — Belle City Marshal Jerry Coborn says his recently announced campaign for Maries County sheriff in 2028 is something he has been considering for some time. Coborn, who recently …
BELLE — Belle Marshal Jerry Coborn assisted a Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP) Troop I officer during a traffic incident Thursday morning Oct. 2 that resulted in a driver being removed from a …
Vienna/Vichy News
MARIES COUNTY — A Vienna woman sustained serious injuries and a 16-year-old passenger suffered minor injuries in a one-vehicle crash early Sept. 22 in Maries County. According to the Missouri …
MARIES COUNTY — Maries County 911 dispatchers could receive raises of up to $1 per hour as the Maries County Emergency Services Board attempts to retain employees while preparing to take over …
VIENNA — Main Street Creamery opened its doors Sept. 5, allowing attendees of the Maries County Fair parade to eat ice cream in the 99-degree heat. Andrea Birdsong, co-owner, said that the …
Opinion

Capitol Report - October 2, 2026

As we move into October, I want to take a few minutes to share some updates from around the 143rd District and across our state. Even though the General Assembly is not currently in regular session, …

The strength to speak up

Extreme weather, fluctuating markets, busy calendars, and limited resources. For anyone, on or off the farm, that list could describe any day ending in “y.” And it often seems that when one thing …

Abortion is not healthcare

I n a short 27 days, Missourians will head to the polls for the midterm elections. On the ballot will be Amendment 3 to make abortion more in line with the values of Missouri citizens. In this …

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