Newsletter Mid Week
Hawk Point Police Officer Facing Multiple DWI Charges
HAWK POINT - A Hawk Point police officer has been prohibited from driving while on duty but remains actively employed as he faces multiple driving while intoxicated charges.
State Track
JEFFERSON CITY - Seven Elsberry track and field members competed in the Class 2 state events over the Memorial Day weekend.
Missouri upgrades WIC to allow remote benefits loading
Missourians receiving federal food assistance for low-income women and children will face fewer administrative hurdles to get benefits after the state this month modernized its system.
Phil Robertson: A Man of Conviction, not Hatred
America lost a cultural icon over the weekend with the death of Phil Robertson.
'A win-win for everyone': New county initiative strives to lessen waste, help others
A new initiative connecting financially-strapped patients with much needed but unused diabetic supplies recently started in Lincoln County. While diabetes a chronic disease with no cure, impacting millions and can lead to possibly fatal consequences, insulin can be a critical treatment tool, but it can also be expensive.
Changing Direction
Suppose you are the captain of your own sailboat. You are planning a trip from the East Coast of the United States to England.
10 Counties – 9 Disqualified Candidates
JEFFERSON CITY – Missouri law requires all candidates to meet four qualifications to be elected.
Elsberry Competes in State FFA Competition
Elsberry FFA once again had the opportunity to attend the Missouri FFA State Convention in Columbia in late April. The goal of having the opportunity to walk on stage at the convention was reached by several Elsberry members.
Elsberry Alderman's Eligibility to Serve Questioned
LINCOLN COUNTY – Seven officials elected in the most recent municipal election jeopardized their ballot eligibility by owing back taxes, with one of them getting elected before resolving the issue, according to a Lincoln County Journal investigation. That one official, Danielle Rockwell, now faces an uncertain future as to her eligibility as an Elsberry Board of Alderman.
Music with a Purpose: Guitars for Vets Program Seeks to Strike a Cord
TROY - The force of music can be healing powerful, and empowering. In fact, the Guitars for Vets program with a recently established Troy Chapter, is hoping to bring veterans together with music, support, and social connection.“Music can influence the brain and brain development,” said Steve Wright, coordinator of the Guitars for Vets program chapter in Troy.