Six years ago, Dr. Gus Wetzel was sitting in church and looking around, noticed that all the people around him were his contemporaries. “I’m an old man, and it was an old man’s … more

A year ago the average price for a gallon of gas in Missouri was $2.749, according to www.missourigasprices.com. On June 20, 2022, the Missouri average was $4.689 and the national average was $4.988, … more

The story of Charlie Thomas’ family came full circle Friday night at the Northern Cherokee Nation’s naming ceremony.Held in the Memorial Garden at the annual Pow Wow, the naming ceremony … more

Olde Glory Days this year will be June 30th-July 3rd. We can tell you that in 2022, activities such as the All-School Reunion, Art Show, Downtown Desoto, Mechanical Bull, Puppet Show and more will … more

Like most people at Parks Chapel Homecoming, Larry Terry remembers when he was converted to Christianity. The year was 1961, and he was at a tent revival where he answered the altar call. A … more

Three meetings were held the evening of June 7 at City Hall: a public comment period for the TC Transcontinental Packaging expansion project, the Building Commission's public hearing, and then the … more

Incumbent Missouri State Senator Sandy Crawford, for District 28, is running for her second four-year term of office in the Henry County Primary Election on August 2. Although she was unopposed by … more

Hold on to your cowboy hats; a rodeo blew through town over the weekend! Friday, June 10 and Saturday, June 11 the Henry County Fairgrounds Arena held the 2nd annual Rodeo Gold Productions Rodeo. … more

Appleton City Pool is open 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. daily, weather permitting. Pool passes are available at City Hall or AC Pool during regular business hours. For more information, call City Hall at … more

In 2013, Twilight Garden Club awarded its Mary Alice Butcher Scholarship to Clinton High School Senior, Matthew Wilson. This year, Matthew was contacted by Twilight Garden Club Member, Martha Lowe, … more