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March 29, 2026

Beyond Reason: Size 64

First, I don’t know enough about the sizes of rubber bands to order them on Amazon. Then Target failed me. I mean, they had a lot of rubber bands. Just…

Beyond Reason: Size 64
A letter to the City of Silex
The Opening Ceremony (A Belated Olympics Piece)
Beyond Reason: The Real Mountain
Will voters accept shift from property, to sales taxes?

News

April 9, 2026

New judge appointed; Hupp murder trial delayed

ST. CHARLES – The Missouri Supreme Court appointed a new judge Friday for the Pam Hupp murder trial, a move that has at least temporarily resulted in its delay.

New judge appointed; Hupp murder trial delayed
Elsberry students performing ‘The Outsiders’
LCAD Signs Contract for Construction of Ambulance Base
Elsberry middle school student excelling in archery
Emergency personnel celebrate lives saved at ceremony

Community

April 9, 2026

Teen, parents safe driving program offered

LINCOLN COUNTY – The University of Missouri will be offering a safety program for parents and new drivers.

Teen, parents safe driving program offered
MDC reminds people to be BearWise about black bears
Ask Rusty: When Will I Get Full Credit for Delaying my SS Retirement?
Ask Rusty: Is There Income Tax on Social Security Benefits?
Kindergarten Registration begins in March

Special Sections

Sports

April 9, 2026

Spring sports recap: Girls' soccer splits games, track teams at Clopton

Spring sports recap features soccer, track

Spring sports recap: Girls’ soccer splits games, track teams at Clopton
Mauzy Takes First with Under-Par Score
Wieland sets pole vault record in 7-team meet
Elsberry soccer, baseball, track and field open seasons
Elsberry track opens season March 20

Opinion

March 29, 2026

Beyond Reason: Size 64

First, I don’t know enough about the sizes of rubber bands to order them on Amazon. Then Target failed me. I mean, they had a lot of rubber bands. Just not the right rubber bands….

Beyond Reason: Size 64
A letter to the City of Silex
The Opening Ceremony (A Belated Olympics Piece)
Beyond Reason: The Real Mountain
Will voters accept shift from property, to sales taxes?