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Missouri State Highway Patrol member named State Team Member of the Month
Corporal Kyle Seabaugh JEFFERSON CITY – Missouri State Highway Patrol Corporal Kyle Seabaugh has been named Missouri State Team Member of the Month for March 2025, for his leadership in expanding a child pornography case, which led to the removal of four young children from extreme, ongoing sexual abuse. “Corporal Seabaugh’s outstanding investigative work, along with…
Read MoreMembers of Historical Society Seek Injunction Against Former President
Shelbina, Mo. — A bitter dispute within the Shelby County Historical Society has spilled into the courtroom, as several longtime members filed a civil petition alleging mismanagement and misconduct by the organization’s former president. The case, 25SB-CC00003, was filed in Shelby County Circuit Court on April 1, 2025. The petitioners — Lea Ann Robertson, Carol Hubbard, and James Foster —…
Read MoreMembers of Historical Society Seek Injunction Against Former President
Shelbina, Mo. — A bitter dispute within the Shelby County Historical Society has spilled into the courtroom, as several longtime members filed a civil petition alleging mismanagement and misconduct by the organization’s former president. The case, 25SB-CC00003, was filed in Shelby County Circuit Court on April 1, 2025. The petitioners — Lea Ann Robertson, Carol Hubbard, and James Foster —…
Read MoreSS Band
The South Shelby High School Concert Band recently performed for judges at the Missouri State Small School Band Association Festival in Canton, MO. The band received “Exemplary” ratings from all three judges, which is the highest rating that can be given. Two band students also performed solos at the CMU Music Festival in Fayette. Both…
Read MoreTop-Quality Bulls Draw Premium Prices at Successful Sale
The March 29th Performance Tested Bull Sale at Palmyra, MO, proved to be a strong success, with quality genetics driving demand and competitive bidding leading to solid sale averages across multiple breeds. A total of 33 bulls were sold, averaging $6,221 per head. Angus bulls led the sale in numbers, with 28 head averaging $6,086.…
Read MoreRutter Family-8 Generations In Missouri
Submitted by Kathleen Wilham, Museum Curator Edmund Rutter born in PA., September 1, 1774, moved to KY, then in 1817 he moved to MO. locating in Cape Girardeau, while here he was elected to the first MO Constitutional Convention. Missouri became a state on August 10, 1821, Edmund served in the First MO Assembly from…
Read MoreShelbina OES Chapter Met
Shelbina Chapter #159 OES held a stated meeting on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, with 10 . Chapter was opened in short form with Joyce Viloria, WM presiding. Other officers present were Charles Rosenkrans, WP Pro Tem; Ruth Ann Dixson, AM Pro Tem; Lois Turner, Secy.; Linda Sorrell, Cond; Leslie Rosenkrans, Chaplain; Linda Cullifer, Organist; Beverly…
Read MoreStorms And Flooding Expected To Impact Missouri
During the next several days much of Missouri could be impacted by damaging severe storms and heavy rainfall. Dangerous and potentially historic rainfall is expected, especially across southeast Missouri. Flooding, and flash flooding, is possible over a large area of Missouri. Driving Safety Tips · Monitor your local forecast for severe weather and flood alerts. · If…
Read MorePhllips Receives Service Award
Lois Gay Phillips, was selected by then Lt. Governor Kehoe as a 2024 Lieutenant Governor’s Senior Service Award recipient. Lois Gay Phillips, was selected by then Lt. Governor Kehoe as a 2024 Lieutenant Governor’s Senior Service Award recipient. Her award was recently presented to her. The Lieutenant Governor’s Senior Service Award promotes and highlights the…
Read MoreLetter To The Editor
Well for you that know me, know I have seen many months of March winds, but unless my memory fails me, I don’t remember the winds being so strong, for so many continuous days. They have not been tornadic winds, but have exerted strong force. If April showers are as frequent as these winds…
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