August 2026

Missouri ranks the fifth most dangerous state to drive in the U.S

Missouri ranks the fifth most dangerous state to drive in the U.S., scoring 62.66 out of 100 on the Driving Danger Index.   The ranking is based on average annual fatal crashes from 2020–2024 weighted against bridge and road condition data, according to an analysis of NHTSA crash data and ASCE infrastructure report card data.   […]

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Branson to Attend 86th Sturgis Motorcycle Rally 

BRANSON, Mo. (Aug. 3, 2026) — Explore Branson will attend Sturgis Motorcycle Rally in Sturgis, South Dakota from Aug. 7-12. From exciting giveaways to daily free ice cream, the Explore Branson team is bringing attention to the beauty and fun of Branson to attendees who visit their booth. With the Harley Owners Group (H.O.G.) Rally

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Beulah May Robert

BEULAH MAY ROBERT, 94, of Red Bud, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at Accolade Healthcare, Waterloo, Illinois She was born to the late Claude Henry and Nathalie Rosa (nee Kennedy) Simpson on May 8, 1932, in Evansville, Illinois. On April 25, 1953, Beulah married Donald Robert, and together they built a

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Virginia Lee Mansker

VIRGINIA LEE MANSKER, 94, of Rockwood, Illinois, passed away at 2:21 pm, Saturday, August 1, 2026 at Three Springs Senior Living and Rehabilitation, Chester, Illinois. She was born at the farmhouse of her grandparents, James Albert and Minnie Moore Johnson on Pleasant Ridge in Rockwood, Illinois on July 9, 1932, the daughter of Richard Smith

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Evan Richard Hayden

With profound sadness, we announce the passing of our beloved son, Evan Richard Hayden, who left this world on July 28, 2026, at the age of 19. Evan was born on July 13, 2007, to Natasha Lynn (Ruesler) Wheeler and John Joseph Hayden. Although his time with us was far too short, the love he

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MFA OIL raises $100,000 to help fight hunger in Missouri

Sikeston, MO (July 31, 2026) – MFA Oil Company raised $100,000 for Feeding Missouri in June, helping support hunger-relief efforts for families across the state. Feeding Missouri is a coalition of Missouri’s six regional Feeding America food banks. Through a statewide network of more than 1,200 community and faith-based organizations, it delivers hunger relief to

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