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Retiring chief recalls long career in law enforcement

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Retiring chief recalls long career in law enforcement

Craig Montgomery
Updated 6 hrs ago

In his 33 years with the Salem Police Department, Chief Keith Steelman never lost his love for being out in the community, on patrol.

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Dancing with the Salem Stars: Wright, Jones win first in competition

Dancing with the Salem Stars: Wright, Jones win first in competition

Craig Montgomery
Updated 5 hrs ago

The dancing duo of Shannon Wright and Jaimie Jones took home the $300 top prize at Saturday night’s fourth annual Dancing with the Salem Stars at the Salem High School gymnasium.

Licensed medical marijuana dispensaries released, one in Dent County approved

Updated 6 hrs ago

Two wrongful death lawsuits filed over fatal drug overdoses

Updated 1 hr ago

R-IV BOARD: Facility updates discussed, staff hired

5 hrs ago

R-III BOARD: Two members resign, superintendent renewed

5 hrs ago

SMDH BOARD: Hospital outsourcing collection of some unpaid accounts

5 hrs ago

R-II BOARD: Contracts extended through 2021 for Prugh, Tatom

5 hrs ago

COUNTY COMMISSION: Courthouse celebration planned in March

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National News

OH: MIAMI UNIV POSSIBLE CORONAVIRUS CASES

OH: MIAMI UNIV POSSIBLE CORONAVIRUS CASES

Hochman: Lane Thomas will make an impact on 2020 Cards. How much and how soon?

Hochman: Lane Thomas will make an impact on 2020 Cards. How much and how soon?

BenFred: Read his chat Q-&-A on Cards' roster concerns, Blues' issues, other STL sports topics

BenFred: Read his chat Q-&-A on Cards' roster concerns, Blues' issues, other STL sports topics

BenFred: Cardinals lineup is scaring the wrong people

BenFred: Cardinals lineup is scaring the wrong people

Dent County Life

Dichotomy is not new, but seems to be intensifying

Dichotomy is not new, but seems to be intensifying

Titus Benton

Letters from home: One soldier’s heartfelt response

Letters from home: One soldier’s heartfelt response

Catherine Wynn

Bunker Jazz Band receives prestigious invitation

Bunker Jazz Band receives prestigious invitation

BHS

THE ART BENEATH YOUR FEET: Trail building in the 21st Century

THE ART BENEATH YOUR FEET: Trail building in the 21st Century

Kim Frier VetsWork intern Mark Twain National Forest (Jan. 2020)

Get out and enjoy your Happy New Year and new decade

Get out and enjoy your Happy New Year and new decade

Titus Benton

State News

OH: MIAMI UNIV POSSIBLE CORONAVIRUS CASES

OH: MIAMI UNIV POSSIBLE CORONAVIRUS CASES

Hochman: Lane Thomas will make an impact on 2020 Cards. How much and how soon?

Hochman: Lane Thomas will make an impact on 2020 Cards. How much and how soon?

BenFred: Read his chat Q-&-A on Cards' roster concerns, Blues' issues, other STL sports topics

BenFred: Read his chat Q-&-A on Cards' roster concerns, Blues' issues, other STL sports topics

BenFred: Cardinals lineup is scaring the wrong people

BenFred: Cardinals lineup is scaring the wrong people

Sports

BASKETBALL: Tigers storm back to gain fifth place in St. James Tourney

BASKETBALL: Tigers storm back to gain fifth place in St. James Tourney

Dave Roberts

BASKETBALL: Salem boys whip Rolla; in St. James Tourney fifth-place game

BASKETBALL: Salem boys whip Rolla; in St. James Tourney fifth-place game

The Salem News

BASKETBALL: Tigers fall to Sullivan in weather-delayed St. James Tourney

BASKETBALL: Tigers fall to Sullivan in weather-delayed St. James Tourney

Dave Roberts

BASKETBALL: First round results, updated schedule for St. James Tourney

BASKETBALL: First round results, updated schedule for St. James Tourney

Dave Roberts

BASKETBALL: Lady Tigers fall at Liberty after beating Thayer

BASKETBALL: Lady Tigers fall at Liberty after beating Thayer

Nick Frillman Special to The Salem News

National Sports

Hochman: Lane Thomas will make an impact on 2020 Cards. How much and how soon?

Hochman: Lane Thomas will make an impact on 2020 Cards. How much and how soon?

BenFred: Read his chat Q-&-A on Cards' roster concerns, Blues' issues, other STL sports topics

BenFred: Read his chat Q-&-A on Cards' roster concerns, Blues' issues, other STL sports topics

Mario McKinney lands at Illinois junior college; Mizzou targets 4-star guard from Nebraska

Mario McKinney lands at Illinois junior college; Mizzou targets 4-star guard from Nebraska

Quick Hits: Commish on the Cardinals

Quick Hits: Commish on the Cardinals

Photo Gallery

Shannon Wright, Jaimie Jones win Dancing With the Salem Stars

Shannon Wright, Jaimie Jones win Dancing With the Salem Stars

Photos by Craig Montgomery

Tigers vs. Willow Springs

Tigers vs. Willow Springs

Little Brother Night 2020

Little Brother Night 2020

JV Tigers vs. Willow Springs

JV Tigers vs. Willow Springs

Lady Tigers stop Thayer, 41-37

Lady Tigers stop Thayer, 41-37

Photos by Craig Montgomery

Obituaries

Obituaries

Sheila Jo Esparza

Updated 5 hrs ago

Funeral service for Sheila Jo Esparza was January 17, 2020 in …

Obituaries

Sally Ann (Martin) Turner

Jan 27, 2020

Services are pending and will be announced at a later date for…

Obituaries

Joyce Diane (Crouch) Bramblett

Updated 54 min ago

Funeral service for Joyce Diane (Crouch) Bramblett was January…

Obituaries

Shirley Farrell

Jan 24, 2020

Funeral service for Shirley Farrell will be held at a later da…

Obituaries

Charlie Ray Holland

Updated 56 min ago

Charlie Ray Holland, 71, passed away January 5, 2020, at his h…

National Entertainment

T.I. apologizes to daughters after Kobe Bryant's death

T.I. apologizes to daughters after Kobe Bryant's death

Blac Chyna to pay $72k to ex landlord

Blac Chyna to pay $72k to ex landlord

Brooklyn Beckham gets siblings inked onto his fingers

Brooklyn Beckham gets siblings inked onto his fingers

Hilaria Baldwin 'cried so much' after miscarriage

Hilaria Baldwin 'cried so much' after miscarriage

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