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Special session begins with lawmakers split on stadium funding plan
The opening of the legislative special session Monday put partisan and intraparty fights in the Missouri Senate on display as Democrats called for expanded storm relief and Freedom Caucus members called for tax cuts as the price for supporting stadium subsidies. Gov.
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.

Dodging Raindrops, Winfield Graduates 119 Seniors
WINFIELD – The threat of rain couldn’t keep the Winfield High School graduates or their family and friends away as the commencement ceremony unfolded on the football field.

Elsberry Legion Conducts Annual Memorial Day Services
While many enjoy the Memorial Day Weekend with an extra day off, others honor the reason for the day. For many years the Elsberry American Legion Post 226 units spend Memorial Day traveling to and from 11 different locations around the county to show not only their pride of what the American Flag stands for, but honor the courage and sacrifice of the heroes of this country.

Troy South Students Install Bat Houses at Kiwanis Park
Bats have generally been known to have a bad reputation. In movies and in society, they are often depicted as creepy.
Former Soccer League President Pleads Guilty to Felony Stealing
TROY – The former president of the Troy Soccer League recently pleaded guilty to felony theft charges but avoided jail time after agreeing to pay more than $30K in restitution and issue a formal apology.

Silex Graduates 25 Seniors
Graduation day is a momentous occasion marking the culmination of years of dedication, learning and growth. The 25 graduates of Silex High School gathered with their families, friends and faculty on Sunday to celebrate this significant achievement and step forward into the next chapter of their lives.

Elsberry Graduates 58 Seniors
Fifty-eight members of the Class of 2025 at Elsberry High School walked across the stage on Sunday afternoon to receive their diploma from members of the school board.
Deutsch Indicted by Grand Jury On Three Felonies
TROY – A Lincoln County grand jury Wednesday indicted a foster mother to more than 200 children accused of “systemic” child abuse and even allegations of trading a child for a monkey.
'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.