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Missouri cannabis regulators target rule-breakers, delays in ownership approval

The changes address some of the challenges regulators have encountered with facilities, such as the cases of the Delta Extraction manufacturing and Red Tractor cultivation facilities

Missouri cannabis regulators want more power to penalize bad actors in the marijuana industry, according to drafts of proposed rules released last week. The sweeping revisions to Division of …

 

Tuberculosis cases have been rising as public health agencies struggle to keep up

Family nurse practitioner Munira Maalimisaq, center, gives a vaccine education session at Inspire Change Clinic, a nonprofit health care center she leads in Minneapolis. Tuberculosis cases in the U.S. have been rising since 2021.

In Johnson County, Iowa, the number of tuberculosis cases has increased in recent years — and so has the cost of containing it. The cost of contact tracing and surveillance, traveling …

 

Community-driven pilot program seeks solution to child care scarcity, affordability crisis

Representatives of community organizations, child care providers and the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education gather in Jefferson City to discuss solutions to the state

For Scarlett Loomas of Sikeston, the logistics of obtaining day care for her children were half the battle. She would drive southeast for 30 minutes each morning to East Prairie in Mississippi …

EDITORIAL

Have I Got A Line For You

Summer is zipping by like hell on wheels. Before we know it, the Autumnal Equinox will take place on September 22. Speaking of time, I often think of this region in terms of when the first settlers …

Down On The Creek

Age of innocence The decade of the 1950s was laced with movie icons and all type of performing legends viewed on the big screen at the drive-in movies that were often referred to as “passion …

Down On The Creek

“Udderly Ridiculous” For those of you that may not know, August 5 was National Underwear Day. And for those of you that wish to partake in the underwear celebration, you might want to …
REGIONAL NEWS
In Your Community

Daum Museum Announces Fall Exhibitions and Events

The Daum Museum of Contemporary Art at State Fair Community College is showcasing a variety of exhibitions this fall, featuring contemporary interpretations of nature, identity, the American West and …

Appleton City Little Apple

November 4, 2026 December 5, 2026 is Appleton City’s 30th annual Christmas in the Country. The Depot Craft Show is scheduled 9:00-2:00 and it features handmade items made by area crafts people. …

Missouri’s Veteran-Owned Businesses

This week, many communities across America are holding parades and assemblies honoring our nation’s brave veterans.  The history of Veterans Day begins in November of 1919, when President …
School

Building Leaders Begins Early

A sign in the hallway at Henry Elementary School reads, “Building a Community of Learning and Leadership.” It’s a simple message that reflects an important part of education in the Clinton …

CCA Students Attend Herzog Faith and Nation Conference in Dallas

Four students and a teacher from Clinton Christian Academy recently traveled to Dallas, Texas, November 1–4, to attend the Herzog Faith and Nation Conference. Accompanying the students was CCA …

Scott Named Principal of CHS

The Clinton School District is pleased to announce the hiring of Tara Scott as the next principal of Clinton High School, beginning with the 2026–27 school year. Scott brings extensive …
Law

Henry County Sheriff's Report

Henry County Sheriff’s Office Weekly Arrest and Incident Report Dates: May 01, 2026 through May 07, 2026 Sheriff Aaron N. Brown reports the following arrests and incidents for the week: …

Henry County Sheriff's Arrest Report

Dates: April 17, 2026 through April 23, 2026 Sheriff Aaron N. Brown reports the following arrests and incidents for the week: --- • April 17, 2026 – DWI: Deputy Murphy conducted a …

Henry County Sheriff's Report

Henry County Sheriff’s Office Weekly Arrest and Incident Report Dates: April 10, 2026 through April 16, 2026 Sheriff Aaron N. Brown reports the following arrests and incidents for the week: …
Church

Valley Center United Church

We are an open and welcoming church and invite all to come and worship with us next Sunday morning at 9 am. Karen and Andy Lasswell welcomed us as we came to worship this morning. We thank Sam and …

Urich Baptist Church

A cool start to a nice Fall Day as we gathered to worship the Lord. Clint Keeney rang the church bell. Mrs. Rebecca Sowell led in the congregational singing with Mrs. Dixie Collins playing piano. …
Opinion
State funding and policy decisions have real consequences for our schools, our students, our local workforce, our businesses, and the future of our communities. The decisions being made today will …
THE OBITUARY PAGE
Rodney Eugene Wesner
Rodney Eugene Wesner, 94, of Windsor, Missouri, died Thursday morning, November 5, 2026, at his home. He was born September 9, 1932, in Windsor, the son of John Alfred Wesner II and Thelma Lois …
Carolyn K. Eidson
Carolyn K. Eidson, formerly of Windsor, Missouri passed away Saturday, October 17, 2026, at Stratford Commons Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center, Overland Park, Kansas.  Carolyn Kay …
BETTY JO (KIMZEY) LAWLER WALLO
Betty Jo (Kimzey) Lawler Wallo first saw the light of day March 1, 1929 in a home down by “French Bridge” road, southwest of the big town of Tightwad, Missouri. She was the oldest child of Edward …
PHILLIP L. MARTIN
Phillip L. Martin died October 17, 2026, at home in Clinton, MO. He was born July 15, 1942, in Kansas City, MO, the son of Morris Milton Martin Jr. and Norene (Condren) Martin. He was raised in …
Kenneth Derald “Ken” Wirsig
Kenneth Derald “Ken” Wirsig, 87, originally of Deepwater, Missouri, left this world on September 21, 2026, and entered into the presence of the Lord. Ken’s faith was personal and unassuming, …
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The Thanksgiving NFL archive: 5 statistical anomalies that defy decades of football logic
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What research shows about studying techniques and recall
Quizlet reports that research shows self-testing improves memory retention more than rereading materials, despite students feeling more confident when rereading.
Money-saving energy tips to brave the cold months
Intuit TurboTax reports energy-saving tips for winter after Daylight Saving Time, including bundling up, using space heaters, and sealing drafts.