News
Data centers turn into campaign issues throughout Missouri
MONTGOMERY CITY — Bill Cope stood before the Montgomery County Commission earlier this month to urge local officials to reject a 25-year, 70% personal property tax abatement for a $15 billion, 934-acre Google data center project under construction outside of New Florence. “I’m not against the schools or health department or anybody getting more money,”…
Community
Elsberry celebrates America’s 250th
By Kim Jones Democrat Reporter Elsberry along with numerous cities across the nation celebrated America’s 250th birthday in style. After family friendly activities on the grounds of the Elsberry American Legion Post 226 in the afternoon people gathered on the hill to get a front row seats for a one- of-a-kind fireworks display.
Sports
White Excels at Baylor University
By Kim Jones Democrat ReporterElsberry High School soccer stand out, Grace White just keeps moving up! Last December, White left high school early and missed her senior year on the field to head to Baylor University to play Division One Women’s soccer. While playing this spring for Baylor, she has already been chosen to attend…