Megan Huffman is holding off paying rent and utilities this month for the day care she runs in Kansas City so she can guarantee that her employees won’t miss a paycheck.
The Missouri Housing Development Commission (MHDC) has officially approved the financing package for Spring Creek Ridge, a new 40-unit affordable senior housing development in Salem designed for residents aged 55 and older. The Commission voted on December 9 to award the project a combinatio…
Missouri lawmakers returned to work Wednesday to kick off the 2026 legislative session, with Republicans determined to eliminate the state income tax and Democrats vowing to oppose any effort to replace it with increased taxes on sales or services.
At 11:30 a.m. on the first Monday of the new year, the parking lot of Aging Best in Jefferson City is full, a temporary red canvas sign flapping in the breeze to identify the senior center’s new location since February.
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Hometown music continues to be celebrated in Salem, where the Dent County Music Hall of Fame has found a new home in one of the town’s favorite restaurants. The portraits of the local musicians making up the collection are now proudly displayed on a wall of Main Street Café. Admission into t…
Texas County Memorial Hospital received notification Tuesday that it has earned a Level III STEMI designation from the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS).
The Dent County Health Center Board of Trustees met for its regular meeting Thursday, Dec. 18. In attendance were board members Bob Parsons, Bob Gravely, and Dennis Floyd. Board Members Carol Lacy and Lori Hasten were absent. Also present were Zach Moser, Administrator, Roma Jones, Assistant…
The Dent County Commission met for its weekly meeting Monday, Jan. 5. In attendance included County Clerk Angie Curley, Presiding Commissioner Gary Larson, First District Commissioner Keith Green, and Second District Commissioner Jimmy Williams.
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The following is information regarding a recent arrest by the Salem Police Department:
The celebration at Mt. Zion Church in Akers, Missouri, took place on Sunday, Dec.14 at 2 p.m. It marked the 11th year since the National Park Service (NPS) granted the Akers Community permission to resume using the church building.
Beginning Jan. 1, 2026, students in Springfield and across the region can apply for more than $1.7 million in scholarships administered by the Community Foundation of the Ozarks. By starting at cfozarks.org/applyforscholarships , students can use the CFO’s universal application to efficientl…
In accordance with Article XIV, Section 2 of the Missouri Constitution, the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) appointed a Chief Equity Officer within the Division of Cannabis Regulation (DCR) to advance social and economic equity in the state’s cannabis program.
The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) reports a significant increase in influenza activity across the state as the 2025–2026 flu season progresses. As shown on the Missouri Influenza Surveillance Dashboard, DHSS has recorded 9,255 laboratory-confirmed influenza cases a…
According to reports of Missouri’s 42nd Judicial Circuit:
Missouri has some of the worst rates for maternal and infant mortality in the country. This isn’t old news. Nor are the solutions that lawmakers like state Rep. LaKeySha Bosley, a St. Louis Democrat, continue to propose in the hopes of finally getting more people to pay attention.
According to reports generated by the Dent County Sheriff’s Office, deputies:
Missouri’s budget faces a fiscal cliff by mid-2028 when accumulated surpluses will be depleted, state Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick said in a report released Monday analyzing spending trends since 2000.
The Dent County Commission met for its weekly meeting Monday, Dec. 22, and Monday, Dec. 29. In attendance included County Clerk Angie Curley, Presiding Commissioner Gary Larson, First District Commissioner Keith Green, and Second District Commissioner Jimmy Williams.
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The Salem R-80 Board of Education met for its monthly meeting Thursday, Dec. 18, during which the board heard the recognition of the Middle School Student Leadership Team by Middle School Principal Rachel Green. In addition, the board discussed the APR summary and upcoming changes to the Fou…
The Dent County Municipal Election will be held April 7, 2026. Candidate filing officially began Dec. 9 and ran until Dec. 30 (today.)
The Dent County Toy Drive conducted its 49th year of distribution the morning of Monday, Dec. 22 at the Armory, in which 20 volunteers helped distribute donated gifts to 94 families and over 200 children. In addition to its much appreciated regular volunteers, assisting in distribution this …
The City of Salem Board of Aldermen met for its regular meeting Tuesday, Dec. 23, during which the board approved an MOU between the city and the Salem R-80 school district for a school resource officer. In addition, the board discussed a change order for the Downtown Project and had a minor…
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