Newsletter Early Week
MDC reminds hunters to prepare for dove season
CAPE GIRARDEAU – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reminds hunters to prepare for dove season, which begins Sept. 1 and continues until Nov. 29.

'I hate my own skin'
TROY – While stepping lightly, guided by a friend, Brianna Graham delicately approached Judge Milan Berry.
What happens when businesses forget who their customers are
Alissa Heinerscheid could have saved Julie Masino a whole heap of grief.

TBHS Art Guild students paint murals for community
TROY - Art can evoke emotion, create connection, but more than anything it is a unique experience that can foster a sense of identity, enrich learning, revitalize a community, beautify spaces and spark imagination and awareness. For TBHS Art Guild students, working on art murals in the community has been an opportunity to enhance a space with vibrancy for the maximum human experience and engage the public.

Troy man accused of performing sex act at Lincoln County campground
Arrest warrant issued for Nicolas Schell who allegedly walked naked into woman’s campsite before performing act Gregory Orear General Manager/Editor TROY – A Lincoln County… Login to continue reading Login…
Troy Board delays decision on new subdivision
TROY - The impact of a proposed and future subdivisions dominated Troy’s Board of Aldermen meeting Monday night.
Board also tables decision on private street repairs
TROY – Ignoring the advice of the city attorney, a Troy City Alderman continued at the August meeting his quest to use city funds to replace a culvert on a private street where his daughter lives.

Kratom faces increasing scrutiny from states, feds
For years, state lawmakers have taken the lead on regulating kratom — the controversial herbal supplement used for pain relief, anxiety and opioid withdrawal symptoms. Some states have banned it entirely.

Milk production forecast increases
USDA’s July Dairy Outlook included production forecast updates that raised U.S. milk production for both 2025 and 2026. Half a billion pounds in 2025 and 900 million pounds in 2026.

Leah Chaney joins Merkel's defense team
TROY – A former Lincoln County sheriff’s deputy accused of lying twice in a pair of highly-publicized murder trials has a new attorney: the prosecutor who had him testify.