Flag retirement Saturday, Oct. 17

If you have a faded or tattered American flag, now’s your chance to have it retired with honor. The Rock Island Daughters of the American Revolution and Eldon Fire Department will hold a flag …

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Obituaries
Morris (Russell) Clark, Jr., 64
Morris (Russell) Clark, Jr., 64, a native of Jacksonville Fla.,died April 21, 2015 after a brief illness. He was born on June 1, 1950 in Jacksonville, Fla. to Morris and Dorothy Jean Clark.   …
Lucy Louise (Crider) Branson, 88
Lucy Louise (Crider) Branson, 88, of Vienna, died Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2026, at Capital Region Medical Center in Jefferson City.   She was born June 7, 1938, a daughter of the late Samuel and Anna …
William Alan Phillips, 85
William Alan Phillips, 85 of Lee’s Summit, died Aug. 3, 2026, from natural causes.   He was born July 19, 1941 in Eldon, a son of Louis D. and Helen F. Phillips.   He taught …
Sharon Lelia Usher McVicker, 83
Sharon Lelia Usher McVicker, 83, of Brumley, died Sunday, Sept. 27, 2026, at Miller County Care and Rehabilitation Center in Tuscumbia.   She was born Sept. 15, 1943 in Quincy, Ill., a daughter …
Sharon Faye Dunn, 76
Sharon Faye Dunn Sharon Faye Dunn, 76, of Jefferson City, died Sept. 19, 2026, leaving behind a loving family, many dear friends, and a lifetime marked by creativity, hard work, friendship, and …

Nitrate toxicity detected in Miller County Johnsongrass

Livestock producers in Miller County should be alert to the risk of nitrate toxicity in forage. High nitrate levels have already been detected in Johnsongrass in Miller County, and producers are …

OUR FATHER’S TABLE - MENU

Wednesday, Sept. 23 – Quesadillas, beverage, dessert. Thursday, Sept. 24 – Ham & beans with cornbread, beverage, dessert. Friday, Sept. 25 – Chicken bacon ranch pasta, beverage, …

ELDON SENIOR CENTER MENU

Wednesday, Sept. 23 – Spaghetti w/meat sauce, noodles, garlic bread, salad, broccoli, fruit, milk. Thursday, Sept. 24 – Oven fried chicken, roll, mashed potatoes, gravy, zucchini & …

IBERIA FRIENDSHIP HALL MENU

Wednesday, Sept. 23 – Beef or chicken liver OR/ chicken tenders, roll, mashed potatoes, onions, gravy, green beans, fruit, milk. Thursday, Sept. 24 – Pulled pork nachos, chips/cheese, sour …

Eldon council awards paving bid

The Eldon City Council Tuesday, Sept. 22 awarded bids for paving streets, relining sewer manholes and lines and approved entering into a contract with Katelyn Skinner of LO Environmental LLC to …

Miller County University Extension hosts open house Thursday, Oct. 1

Miller County University Extension is celebrating 92 years of service with an open house Thursday, Oct. 1 at the office at 134 Second Street in Tuscumbia. The open house, from 1 to 5 p.m., will …

Libraries celebrate Be Like Dolly Day

This Friday, Sept. 25 is Be Like Dolly Day, and local libraries are joining in the celebration. Heartland Regional Library System is kicking off its meal kits collection for the holiday season …

Scenes from fire department cook-off at Pig 'n' Pickle Festival

The Eldon Fire Department won the annual fire department cook-off Saturday, Sept. 19 at the Tuscumbia Pig 'n' Pickle Festival. Competing departments were the Tuscumbia and Iberia Fire Protection …

Time for Turkey Festival

It’s time for full-feathered fall fun this Saturday, Sept. 26, as the 40 th annual Turkey Festival hits the streets of downtown Eldon. The annual festival will feature food, entertainment, …

Special Sections
Sports
The Iberia softball Rangers won their seventh consecutive Frisco League Softball tournament championship Sept. 3, Members of the team are, from left, front row: Kya Yoakum, Kily McElroy, Makenna Shelton, Jaylyn Piggott and Katie Pryor; middle row: Paylyn DeVore, Brooklyn Moulder, Prezlie Fritchey, Journi Vail, Harlee Luttrell, Eva Duncan and Honey Mayhew; back row: Ansley Martin, Alaina England, Natyli Wilson, Adalyn Duncan, Lilly McComb, Brooklynn Baxter, Payson Duncan and Tenley Meredith.
Softball Rangers wins Frisco League Tourney
Perhaps the third certainty in life, following death and taxes, is the Iberia Lady Rangers winning the Frisco League Softball Tournament. The Lady Rangers continued their dominance in the event, …
Mustangs struggle in 28-0 loss
It was not a good day at the office for the Eldon football Mustangs as the Versailles Tigers posted a 28-0 win Friday, Sept. 4, at Eldon . Mistakes and turnovers marred much of the first half. …
History
MILLER COUNTY HISTORY
The flood of 1943 The flood of 1943 destroyed homes and businesses all along the Osage River. At Bagnell Dam the battle to save the power plant drew hundreds of volunteers. “By May 1943, …
Oh, if those limbs could talk! - Trail tree, or marker or thong tree, in northern Miller County. Indians bent and tied white oak saplings with thongs to train their growth in the direction of springs and other features. A sapling from that era would likely have a circumference of at least 100 inches today. They are the silent witnesses to the history of Miller County.
MILLER COUNTY HISTORY
The Harmony Mission Trace “An Osage trail led from Western Missouri to the mouth of the Osage River, later replaced by the old Harmony Mission Trace. An Osage-Shawnee trail crossed the Osage …
Holiday House - consisted of a lounge, a dining room, a kitchen, a screened veranda, and fifteen double bedrooms. [Union Electric Magazine, August 1932]
MILLER COUNTY HISTORY
Holiday House Holiday House, “a modern resort hotel where the traveler and his family will find all the conveniences of an up-to-date metropolitan hostelry combined with the friendliness and …
Opinion
GINNY’S GLIMPSES
Flock cameras and data centers are all over the news. Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe issued an order that taverns some license plate reader cameras in the state, but not all of them. It's …
GINNY’S GLIMPSES
Missouri voters are being treated like dirt by Missouri politicians. If you watch or read any local news at all you have heard about the two maps for congressional representation Missourians have …
GINNY’S GLIMPSES
This week, area schools started classes under new school calendar rules set by the state’s last legislative session.  For decades Missouri schools have gotten along just fine without hard …

Scenes from Tuscumbia Pig 'n' Pickle Festival parade

Scenes from Tuscumbia Pig 'n' Pickle Festival

Eldon gears up for Homecoming

“Homecoming for the Holidays” is the theme of this year’s Eldon High School Homecoming as the Mustangs face the Hallsville Indians Friday, Oct. 2 at Victor Field. Festivities include …

Libraries celebrate Be Like Dolly Day

Friday, Sept. 25 is Be Like Dolly Day, and local libraries are joining in the celebration. Heartland Regional Library System is kicking off its meal kits collection for the holiday season with …

Rush reaches Mizzou Homecoming top 10

AUSTIN RUSH

Austin Rush, a 2023 graduate of Eldon High School, has been selected among the top 10 Homecoming royalty candidates at the University of Missouri-Columbia. Rush, who plays alto saxophone in …

ELDON SENIOR CENTER MENU

Wednesday, Sept. 16 – Chicken & dumplings, California blend, garden salad, fruit, milk. Thursday, Sept. 17 – Roast beef, roll, mashed potatoes, gravy, Catalina blend, fruit, milk. …

IBERIA FRIENDSHIP HALL MENU

Wednesday, Sept. 16 – Oven fried chicken, roll, mashed potatoes, gravy, carrots, fruit, milk. Thursday, Sept. 17 – Ham & beans, cornbread, potatoes/onions, spinach, fruit, milk. …

More Local News

Eldon sales tax up slightly for the year

Bolstered by increases in use tax and fire   tax revenues, Eldon sales tax revenues stand two percent higher than 2025 numbers. Meanwhile at the county level, sales tax revenues are up …

Federal court says use 2025 map for general election

The ping pong game between the 2022 and 2025 Missouri Congressional District maps has taken yet another turn. With absentee voting underway and ballots mailed out based on the 2022 map, a …

Smith Paper hosts 55th anniversary open house

Smith Paper and Janitor Supply Company of Eldon is turning 55 and it’s time to celebrate! Smith Paper will host an open house from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 9 to celebrate the milestone. …

Tuscumbia school board considers bids

Members of the Tuscumbia R-III School Board rejected several bids and accepted one at the regular monthly meeting Sept. 16. Last month, the board purchased a new utility vehicle for the school …

Iberia council addresses nuisances, pet ownership at September meeting

The Iberia City Council Tuesday, Sept. 15 voted 3-0 (Alderman Stacie Howk absent) to enact ordinances dealing with the board of health, nuisance violations, grass clippings and leaves on streets and …

OUR FATHER’S TABLE - MENU

Wednesday, Sept. 16 – BBQ chicken sandwiches, beverage, dessert. Thursday, Sept. 17 – Shepherd’s pie, beverage, dessert. Friday, Sept. 18 – Breakfast sandwiches, beverage, dessert. …

Voters may vote in different congressional district in November

Miller County voters, who cast their ballots in the new Fifth Congressional District in August, could be voting in the Third Congressional District in November. Likewise, Morgan County voters, who voted in the Fourth Congressional District in August, could also vote in the Third Congressional District in the general election.

Water system operator speaks to Eldon council

The Eldon City Council Tuesday night, Sept. 8 heard a presentation from Alliance Water Resources about services they offer cities in overseeing water and sewer operations. “We do not buy …

Eldon yard waste drop-off this Saturday

The city of Eldon will host a yard waste drop-off event from 8 a.m. to noon this Saturday, Sept. 12 at the public works building at 1000 Highway Y. This event is for yard waste only and …

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Government

Places to stay cool in the extreme heat

With the area in the midst of a heat wave, there are options for Miller County residents in need of a place to stay cool. Miller County Emergency Management Director Mike Rayhart confirmed that …

Eldon to get preschool/toddler playground

The city of Eldon will soon have a preschool/toddler playground at the airpark, thanks to the Eldon 100 Empowered Women and the Community Foundation. The Eldon City Council Tuesday night …

Three injured in crash at 52 & Grand

Scene of two-vehicle crash Monday evening, Aug. 24 at Bus. Highway 52 and Grand Avenue in Eldon.
Three persons were injured in a two-vehicle crash involving a Miller County Sheriff’s Deputy vehicle at 6:55 p.m. Monday, Aug. 24 at Fourth Street (Hwy. 52) and Grand Avenue in Eldon. …
Web extra content
Money milestones parents should plan for their kids
Ally Financial reports that parents can secure their children's financial future by planning for key milestones like allowances, first jobs, and college savings.
The benefits of testosterone for women, according to 1,220 patients
Hone Health reports a September 2026 FDA workshop on testosterone for menopausal women, exploring its benefits for sexual desire, energy, and overall health.
Could GTA VI bring back casinos?
Bodog reports that while GTA VI hints at potential gambling elements, no confirmation for a full casino has been made ahead of its November 2026 release.
Assisted living vs. home care: What’s the difference?
A Place for Mom reports that assisted living and home care differ mainly in setting, with assisted living offering social activities and caregiving for multiple residents. 
America's most dangerous roads: Which states are failing drivers
Law Offices of Pius Joseph reports that U.S. traffic deaths continue to vary by state, with Mississippi having the highest fatality rate. 
Most breast cancers aren't genetic. Here's what doctors want women to know
Campus Insights Media on behalf of Case Western Reserve University reports that most breast cancers aren't genetic; early detection via mammography significantly improves survival rates to over 95%.
From 3,000 students to about 90: Inside the decades-long failure to fix or close NYC’s smallest high school
Chalkbeat reports Murry Bergtraum High School, NYC’s smallest high school, dwindles with low enrollment and offerings while rivals thrive nearby.
Cold cities are the most ready for winter, with one exception. See where your city ranks
Angi reports that Washington, D.C. ranks as the top U.S. city for fall home maintenance, with many northern cities leading in preparedness. 
Social Security reform: What wealthy taxpayers should know
Bernstein Private Wealth Management reports Social Security reforms are likely, but benefits won't disappear and that wealthy taxpayers should plan strategically for potential changes.
How long it takes to get a car insurance payout in every state
Temple Injury Law reports that car insurance payout times vary by state, often depending on claim acceptance and documentation, leading to different timelines.