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BELLE — The 77th Annual Belle Fair Queen, Nevaeh Kinsey, the 2025 Belle Fair Princess Chloe Jones, the 2025 Belle Fair Jr Princess, Baylee Ridenhour and the 2025 Belle Fair Little Miss Legacy …
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4/29/26
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BELLE — A two-vehicle crash near the intersection of Highway 28 and Highway EE left two individuals injured Friday afternoon, April 24, in Maries County.
According to the Missouri State …
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By Edward Gehlert, Staff Writer
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4/29/26
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BELLE — April marks National Poetry Month, a nationwide celebration that celebrates poetry and its place in everyday life, while also showcasing the importance of the arts in rural communities like …
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By Edward Gehlert, Staff Writer
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4/29/26
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BELLE — A resignation not entered into official city minutes raises questions regarding the integrity of official city records.
The issue stems from concerns first raised about the wording of …
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By Edward Gehlert, Staff Writer
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4/29/26
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BELLE — Traffic stops made up the largest share of police activity in March, according to a report presented to the Belle Board of Aldermen during its April 14 meeting.
City Marshal Jerry …
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By Edward Gehlert, Staff Writer
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4/22/26
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BELLE — The Belle Municipal Court reported 108 pending cases and $4,776 in total disbursements during the latest reporting period, according to documents submitted to the mayor and board of …
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By Edward Gehlert, Staff Writer
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4/22/26
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BELLE — The Belle Board of Aldermen voted to censure Alderman Rebecca Withouse during its April 14 meeting, but the action escalated into a broader dispute over whether the mayor violated the same …
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By Edward Gehlert, Staff Writer
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4/22/26
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BLAND — New members of the Bland Board of Aldermen were sworn in during the April 13 meeting where officials also reviewed a major street project, rising costs and several ordinance discussions.
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By Edward Gehlert, Staff Writer
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4/22/26
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Belle student Rashel Cox’s acrylic/oil painting was awarded best of show on April 2 at the Gasconade Valley Conference Art Show at Gallery Zeke in Steelville. Judges Lana Hunt and Christine Smailys …
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4/9/26
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BELLE — After 30 years of service to Belle and the surrounding region, Called Anointed Sent Ministries Inc. is closing its doors—marking the end of the organization’s decades-long effort rooted …
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By Edward Gehlert, Staff Writer
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4/8/26
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BELLE — Change rarely happens overnight. For Mike Keeney, it took decades of struggle, addiction and reflection before he found the life he lives today.
Looking back, Keeney traces the …
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By Edward Gehlert, Staff Writer
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4/8/26
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BELLE — A practice some may view as harmless, sharing or borrowing prescription medication, can pose significant health risks, particularly among older adults.
Health data shows that older …
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By Edward Gehlert, Staff Writer
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4/8/26
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BELLE — A medical emergency involving a 7-month-old Belle infant ended with a positive outcome this week, after quick action by family members and a rapid response from local emergency crews helped …
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By Edward Gehlert, Staff Writer
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4/8/26
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BELLE — Belle voters will see two contested races on the ballot along with the marshal running unopposed on April 7 in the upcoming municipal election.
Steven Bedwell has filed for Alderman of …
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By Edward Gehlert, Staff Writer
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4/1/26
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BELLE — Voters in Belle’s municipal city limits will decide April 7 whether to approve a proposed city safety sales tax intended to fund law enforcement operations.
The measure, approved by …
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By Edward Gehlert, Staff Writer
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4/1/26
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BELLE — The Belle Board of Aldermen approved a bid to replace the roof on the city shop on March 10 and addressed several other matters including equipment purchases, infrastructure inspections and …
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By Edward Gehlert, Staff Writer
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3/18/26
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BELLE — The Belle Municipal Court reported one case disposition and $2,197.00 in total disbursements during the monthly reporting period, according to the Municipal Division Summary Reporting Form …
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By Edward Gehlert, Staff Writer
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3/18/26
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BELLE — Belle Marshal Jerry Coborn reported a total of 80 calls for service during his recent report to city officials on Feb. 25 during the rescheduled city meeting.
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By Edward Gehlert, Staff Writer
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3/11/26
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BELLE — Crash fatalities across the Meramec Region are down in the early weeks of 2026, according to data from the Missouri State Highway Patrol and MoDOT.
As of Feb. 8, the Meramec Region has …
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3/11/26
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BELLE — New televisions recently installed at Belle City Hall are expected to help reduce travel expenses, expand training opportunities and improve communication with state agencies, according to …
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By Edward Gehlert, Staff Writer
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3/11/26
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