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Missouri Is About to Grade Its Public Schools A to F. Here’s What That Means, and Why Schools Are Pushing Back

Missouri’s public schools are about to get report cards of their own. Possibly as soon as December, the state plans to hand public…

Nov 2, 2026

Community

Three Rivers rodeo has a comeback plan. Making it last is the next challenge.

The Raider Rodeo Roundup Club is working to rebuild the Poplar Bluff program, with fundraising and recruitment central to the effort.

Nov 2, 2026

Local News

Jeremy Perrien case expands to 14 counts, including allegations involving four children

Jeremy Perrien faces a 14-count indictment alleging murder, domestic violence, evidence tampering and offenses involving four children, expanding a Scott County criminal case…

Nov 2, 2026