FCS Financial recently began accepting applications for Shaping Rural Missouri Grants. These grants are awarded to Missouri 4-H clubs and FFA chapters. more

COLUMBIA, Mo. — Low-density lipoproteins (LDL) — commonly known as bad cholesterol — have long been on scientists’ radar as a major contributor to heart disease. But these microscopic troublemakers have hidden their inner workings behind a maze of complexity. That is, until now. more

The following events are happening at your local library in February. For more information or to register, please call 417-724-6100 or visit christiancountylibrary.org/newsletter more

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The Christian County Livestock & Forage Conference has been rescheduled for 6 p.m. to 8:45 p.m., Monday, Mar. 17 at the First Baptist Church, 105 Kennedy Ave., Clever, Mo. This event was rescheduled due to weather concerns on Feb. 20. A flyer is attached. more

Ozark FFA students showcased their hard work and dedication on Saturday, Feb. 8, competing against 22 area schools in the Supervised Agriculture Experience (SAE) competition. Each student completed a 16-18 page application detailing their high school experience in various agriculture fields. more

It is here! The final days of the shortest month of the year. It sometimes feels like the longest month of the year. We are ready for winter to be over and to start seeing the subtle signs of our beloved Spring season. more

St. Louis, Mo. The Better Business Bureau (BBB) warns consumers to take precautions against tax scams and identity theft this filing season. more

Ronald E. Gafford, at 89 years of age went to meet the Lord on Feb. 8, 2025. He was born on Jan. 18, 1936, in Corning, Kans., and was a loving husband, father, and faithful steward of his faith. Ronald E. Gafford and Melva A. Carmichael were married on Sept. 26, 1955. more

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – (On Tuesday, Feb. 18), Governor Mike Kehoe signed Executive Order 25-18, directing all Missouri state agencies to eliminate Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives and ensure compliance with the constitutional principle of equal protection under the law. The order bars the use of state funds for DEI and prevents agencies from considering DEI in their hiring decisions. more

Lois Marie Arbour, 92, passed away on Feb. 12, 2025, in Wichita, Kans. She was born on Feb. 19th, 1932, in Rock Island County Ill., the daughter of Joseph and Ida (Ziegler) Knapp. more