August 26, 2026
The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reminds deer and turkey hunters of regulation changes that apply to hunting this fall. • Crossbows have been added as a legal method during archery deer and turkey seasons and also during the fall firearms turkey season. As a result, MDC has removed the “hunting method exemption” requirement for
In Arkansas just the other day I talked to a friend of mine who is a bass-fishing nut and all around outdoorsman. Larry Davenport runs the Buffalo Point Restaurant high above the Buffalo River. He grew up there. We got around to talking about Crooked Creek which flows from the Ozark Mountains south of Harrison
Beef cattle breeders in the southwest Missouri are invited to consign bulls to the Oct. 31 tested bull sale at Springfield Livestock Marketing Center. The 88th sale since 1973 is sponsored by the Southwest Missouri Beef Cattle Improvement Association in cooperation with University of Missouri Extension. The eligible counties for consignors run from Vernon County
by Rebecca French Smith The farmers’ market in Columbia is almost always packed. The parking lot at the Activity and Recreation Center (ARC) is full, spilling over into the adjacent school and grocery store parking lots. Market-goers are elbow-to-elbow looking for fresh-from-the-farm food. It’s become a Saturday morning gathering place. I love the farmers’ market.
Silver screen icon Bette Davis once famously pronounced “getting old ain’t for sissies.” Caring for yourself or a loved one with age-related health issues is no picnic, either. Of all the health issues you may face as you age, vision problems can be particularly devastating. Yet, a new study reveals that many people still don’t
Who’s eligible for Social Security survivor benefits Dear Savvy Senior Who all is eligible for Social Security survivor benefits? My ex-husband died last year at the age of 59, and I would like to find out if me, or my two kids – ages 13 and 16 – that we had together are eligible for
TOPS Chapter 319 El Dorado Springs (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) met in the Church Of Christ meetin room on Thursday, Aug, 11. Our leader, Robbie, opened the meeting. Kay led us in singing “TOPS Success.” Robbie had the program today. She took it from TOPS Real Life Guide titled “Mindless Eating and Hidden Persuaders.” The
Watermelon Juice and a Toast to Rio They were everywhere when I worked at the 2002 Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. I suspect they are also keeping athletes and their families company during the 2016 Summer Olympics. In 2002, I was the media advisor to the US Delegation to the United Nations’ conference,
Charles and Joanne Sumner of Stockton, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Sunday, Aug. 14, 2016. They have four children – Charles E. Sumner and his wife – Luessa, Daniel Sumner and his wife – Alejandra, Brian Sumner and his wife – Wendy and Melissa Gallette and her husband – Karl. They have eight grandchildren
by Marge Zink and Julia Snethen Moring message at the Rockville United Methodist Church was by Nicholas Van Dam, entitled “How’s Your Vineyard” from Isaiah 5: 1-7. Mt. Zion Home Bible study meets each Tuesday at 7 .p.m in the Tom and Beverly Pelkey home to study the Bible with eight in attendance. All are
