Newsletter Early Week

Eleventh, 12th traffic fatality reported within days in Lincoln Co.
Two people died in the last four days due to separate traffic accidents in Lincoln County.

Middle school softball finishes undefeated
ELSBERRY - Feeder teams in any school sport are an important part of the success of the teams later. With that being said, the Elsberry High School softball team should be very successful in years to come.

Southern Grace Coffee expands to Troy location
ELSBERRY - Three years ago Elsberry saw a coffee shop come to their small town, little did the owners, Mitzy and Hank Wylie know how their business would thrive.

Elsberry senior crowned Apple Fest Queen
CLARKSVILLE - A Lincoln County resident and senior at Elsberry High School was crowned the Apple Fest Queen last weekend in Clarksville. Giavanna Smith reached out to the Clarksville pageant committee and inquired about requirements.

Amended lawsuit accuses party's host of drugging driver
TROY – The teenager who hosted a party that preceded a two-car accident that killed four people in Lincoln County is now accused of drugging the driver of one of those vehicles. According to an amended lawsuit refiled by the attorneys for Thomas and Jennifer Neldon, Jacob Titone allegedly served food and drinks laced with marijuana and cocaine to individuals attending a party he hosted April 29, 2023 near Old Monroe.

Elsberry Soccer seniors reflect on careers
ELSBERRY - Senior night is held close to the end of the season for sports and organizations. On Wednesday, the Elsberry Indians soccer senior captains were recognized not only for their hard work this season, but for the last four years.

Do Not Eat
I just got some headphones and in the packaging was a little white paper packet, about the size of a large postage stamp, that says very clearly in all caps: DO NOT EAT. This is curious because I didn’t buy headphones because I was hungry.

Businesses thriving after flooding disaster
ELSBERRY - What happened to the Elsberry community on a Saturday night in July is a long-gone memory for many but is an ongoing nightmare for others.

Two arrested for violating sex offender list
LINCOLN COUNTY – Law enforcement arrested a pair of Lincoln County residents last week for violating terms of the sex offender registry list, but not before one led them on multiple high-speed chases.
Elsberry soccer competes in Winfield tournament
WINFIELD - Elsberry’s boys soccer team competed in the Winfield Warrior Classic tournament last week, taking away more than just wins and losses.
