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USDA releases first drought update for 2026
There is considerable drought coverage to start 2026 according to the first U.S. drought monitor of the year. USDA Meteorologist Brad Rippey says the US Drought Monitor dated Jan. 6, showed drought coverage across the lower 48 states at 44.8%. That is up four point half percentage points from four weeks ago on Dec. 9.
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Literacy program changes hands
ELSBERRY – Some people have all the luck. However, others make good luck happen, especially for those who need a few positives here and there,
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Elsberry playing in 101st Bowling Green Tournament
BOWLING GREEN – Next week, Elsberry High School varsity basketball teams will compete in the 101st Annual Bowling Green Tournament along with seven other teams. The Lady Indians were seeded fourth for the tournament. They will begin play on Monday, Jan. 26, against the fifth seeded Winfield Lady Warriors. The winner of that cross-county rivalry…