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Skyway Event Venue Damaged In Fire
ELSBERRY - Elsberry’s secluded country setting event venue, Skyway, experienced a damaging fire Saturday afternoon. Elsberry Fire Protection District units responded to a report of a structure fire.
Republican lawmaker proposes bill to require Ten Commandments in Missouri schools
A bill in the Missouri Senate’s education committee concerning religion in the classroom had senators, faith-based leaders and school advocates at odds Tuesday.

Fired Maid Charged With Stealing
TROY - The Lincoln County Prosecutor’s Office charged a former employee of a Winfield-based maid service for one of possibly several thefts.

Tragic Accident Spawns Highway 79 Safety Coalition
Tragic Accident Spawns Highway 79 Safety CoalitionEver since multiple lives were taken in a crash on Highway 79 nearly two years ago, Audrey Lee of Winfield, wanted to do something to make driving that highway safer. Late last year, she finally got her chance when a group of concerned citizens like her along with first responders and local officials banded together to create the Highway 79 Coalition.“Seconds absolutely count and minutes absolutely count in accidents.

Tax credits aim to rebuild Missouri's film industry
For 10 years, Missouri had no incentive for production companies to film in the state. Now, more TV and film sets are coming to Missouri thanks to help from a tax credit established in 2023.
Moscow Mills Featuring Numerous Ballot Issues
MOSCOW MILLS - Two big measures on the ballot for Moscow Mills on April 8 could have a big impact if approved by voters.
Old Monroe Man Charged With Raping Daughter
OLD MONROE – An Old Monroe resident convicted of multiple drug felonies now faces charges he raped his own daughter multiple times.

EHCC Director Retires After 30 Years
ELSBERRY - All good things must come to an end.
USDA announces Avian Influenza funding; updates information on strategy
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announced up to $100 million in funding for research into various methods of preventing Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in poultry flocks including therapeutics, vaccines and research.