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R-80 BOARD: Back-to-school re-entry plan approved

Craig Montgomery
Updated Aug 4, 2020

The Salem R-80 School District will encourage, but not require, students to wear masks and will offer both classroom-seated and virtual instruction as part of its re-entry plan for the 2020-21 school year that begins Aug. 24.

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Health Center announces 10th, 11th positive COVID-19 cases

Health Center announces 10th, 11th positive COVID-19 cases

DCHC
Updated 22 hrs ago

Dent County Health Center reported the 10th and 11th positive COVID-19 cases in the county today (Aug. 7).

State elects to retry Nash for Spencer murder

Updated Aug 5, 2020

COUNTY COMMISSION: Lack of broadband continues to be major issue in county

Aug 4, 2020

UPDATED ELECTION 2020: Randazzo wins circuit judge, Amendment 2 passes

Updated Aug 7, 2020

Salem woman injured in Tuesday crash on Highway K

Updated Aug 4, 2020

City drops electric rate 3 percent; utility workshop planned

Updated Aug 4, 2020

Partial data released on PPP loans in Dent County

Aug 4, 2020

Old community service cup headed to chamber office

Aug 4, 2020

Department of Agriculture asks residents to report unsolicited seed shipments

Aug 4, 2020

Parson signs legislation to curb the proliferation of fake emotional support animals

Aug 4, 2020

Congress passes Great American Outdoors Act

Aug 4, 2020

National News

IA: SEVERE WEATHER- HEAVY RAIN IN NORTH CENTRAL IA

IA: SEVERE WEATHER- HEAVY RAIN IN NORTH CENTRAL IA

IA: SEVERE WEATHER- USPS TRUCK DAMAGED BY TREE

IA: SEVERE WEATHER- USPS TRUCK DAMAGED BY TREE

Commissioner Manfred: Once outbreak halts, Cardinals can still be a 'credible competitor' without complete season

Commissioner Manfred: Once outbreak halts, Cardinals can still be a 'credible competitor' without complete season

Watch now: John Mozeliak discusses the 3 additional positive tests for the Cardinals

Watch now: John Mozeliak discusses the 3 additional positive tests for the Cardinals

Dent County Life

Bears on the move in Missouri

Bears on the move in Missouri

Joe Jerek Department of Conservation

Couple joins Grace Community Church as lead pastors

Couple joins Grace Community Church as lead pastors

Craig Montgomery

Just when you are about to give up on the human race

Just when you are about to give up on the human race

Titus Benton

ALL ABUZZ DOWNTOWN: Bee swarm moved to new location

ALL ABUZZ DOWNTOWN: Bee swarm moved to new location

Craig Montgomery

Donating life: A chance to be healthy is a gift that keeps giving

Donating life: A chance to be healthy is a gift that keeps giving

Catherine Wynn

State News

IA: SEVERE WEATHER- HEAVY RAIN IN NORTH CENTRAL IA

IA: SEVERE WEATHER- HEAVY RAIN IN NORTH CENTRAL IA

IA: SEVERE WEATHER- USPS TRUCK DAMAGED BY TREE

IA: SEVERE WEATHER- USPS TRUCK DAMAGED BY TREE

Commissioner Manfred: Once outbreak halts, Cardinals can still be a 'credible competitor' without complete season

Commissioner Manfred: Once outbreak halts, Cardinals can still be a 'credible competitor' without complete season

Watch now: John Mozeliak discusses the 3 additional positive tests for the Cardinals

Watch now: John Mozeliak discusses the 3 additional positive tests for the Cardinals

Sports

BASKETBALL: Curley named Heart of America's Liston Award recipient

BASKETBALL: Curley named Heart of America's Liston Award recipient

Culver-Stockton Sports Information

VOLLEYBALL: Lady Tiger summer program ends prematurely in Rolla

VOLLEYBALL: Lady Tiger summer program ends prematurely in Rolla

Dave Roberts

FOOTBALL: Tigers in second week of summer camp

FOOTBALL: Tigers in second week of summer camp

Dave Roberts

FOOTBALL: Salem's football jamboree at Sullivan has been canceled

FOOTBALL: Salem's football jamboree at Sullivan has been canceled

Dave Roberts

S&T ATHLETICS: GLVC postpones football, volleyball, soccer until spring

S&T ATHLETICS: GLVC postpones football, volleyball, soccer until spring

John Kean S&T Sports Information

National Sports

Crown Point native Zach Plesac apologizes for misstep after Indians start

Crown Point native Zach Plesac apologizes for misstep after Indians start

Commissioner Manfred: Once outbreak halts, Cardinals can still be a 'credible competitor' without complete season

Commissioner Manfred: Once outbreak halts, Cardinals can still be a 'credible competitor' without complete season

Watch now: John Mozeliak discusses the 3 additional positive tests for the Cardinals

Watch now: John Mozeliak discusses the 3 additional positive tests for the Cardinals

Miners Baseball | Pinto not second-guessing decision

Miners Baseball | Pinto not second-guessing decision

Photo Gallery

SLIDESHOW: 4-H/FFA Expo livestock show 2020

SLIDESHOW: 4-H/FFA Expo livestock show 2020

Donald Dodd

4th of July Parade 2020

4th of July Parade 2020

Photos by Catherine Wynn

SHS Class of 2020 - Graduation

SHS Class of 2020 - Graduation

Catherine Wynn

Baccalaureate Class of 2020

Baccalaureate Class of 2020

Leslie Fore - Fore Photography

SHS Class of 2020 Parade

SHS Class of 2020 Parade

Photos by Catherine Wynn

Obituaries

Obituaries

Helen Louise (Wisdom) Jackson

22 hrs ago

Funeral service for Helen Louise (Wisdom) Jackson will be at 1…

Obituaries

Eula Maxine (Wood) Smith

Updated Aug 7, 2020

Private funeral service for Eula Maxine (Wood) Smith was Augus…

Obituaries

Rodney Charles Leathers

Updated 17 hrs ago

Memorial mass for Rodney Charles Leathers will be at 10:30 a.m…

Obituaries

Betty Jean (Hulsey) Roberts

Updated Aug 6, 2020

Funeral service for Betty Jean (Hulsey) Roberts was August 5, …

Obituaries

Debbie Lee Smith

Updated Aug 6, 2020

Funeral service for Debbie Lee Smith was August 4, 2020 at Wil…

National Entertainment

Duchess Meghan knew she wanted Prince Harry to father her children

Duchess Meghan knew she wanted Prince Harry to father her children

Kylie Jenner and Kim Kardashian West's sibling bond

Kylie Jenner and Kim Kardashian West's sibling bond

Lili Reinhart 'happy' to see more LGBTQ+ representation

Lili Reinhart 'happy' to see more LGBTQ+ representation

Jim Parsons: I'm glad I was a 'late bloomer' in my career

Jim Parsons: I'm glad I was a 'late bloomer' in my career

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Gateway to the Ozark Riverways

Gateway to the Ozark Riverways

4-H FFA Expo

4-H FFA Expo

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