July 2021

Nancy Sue Coker

5 years ago By News Staff
Body Nancy Sue Coker was taken from us July 19, 2021 as the Lord see fit. She was preceded in death by her mother Elsie B. Coker, father Thomas C. Coker, brother Terry S. Coker and is survived by brother J. Coker. She went out with shooting star I knew she was at rest and at peace.
Nancy Coker

Earl Lee Shook

5 years ago By News Staff
Body Earl Lee Shook, 65, Lawson, MO. passed away July 22, 2021. Graveside services will be held at 12:00p.m., Thursday, July 29, 2021, at Missouri Veterans Cemetery, Higginsville, MO.

Eagle versus turkey?

5 years ago By Jack ‘Miles’ Ventimiglia
Body EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – The appearance of an American bald eagle and a turkey in the same Ray County field near the intersection of Route C and Missouri Highway 10 might remind some people of a popular American myth.
ON MISSOURI HIGHWAY 10 near Route C, between Richmond and Excelsior Springs, a bald eagle rests on a round hay bale. In the distance directly behind the eagle stands a wild turkey. The turkey likely has nothing to fear, as this eagle’s focus is a racoon carcass, a road kill luncheon on the side of Highway 10. J.C. VENTIMIGLIA | Staff

Unheralded amendment to Constitution turns 50

5 years ago By News Staff
Body It was 50 years since the ratification of the 26th Amendment on July 1 of this year. Despite being one of American history classes’ most unheralded, this amendment was a landmark constitutional addition which lowered the eligible age of voting from 21 years old to 18.

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