Human Interest

    Big Wheels Event Held in Atlanta
    September 21, 2017
    The third annual “Big Wheels” event was held in the Atlanta city park on Thursday, September 14. This is a chance for families to bring their...


    Did You Know?
    September 21, 2017
    This world is full of mysteries. Just think of some of the Wonders of the World: Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa, Colosseum, Great Wall of China, Hagia Sopia, Leaning Tower of...
    Monday afternoon, September 11, 2017, the Bucklin American Legion Post 57 and Unit 57 Auxiliary conducted military rites for United States Air Force veteran John E. Shaffer, age 47, at the New Boston, Missouri Cemetery. Shaffer frequently flew on Air Force One as a security policeman. Air Force Policeman Honored
    September 19, 2017


    65th Soybean Festival Collage
    September 12, 2017


    Callao Legion & Bucklin Riders Lead Parade
    September 12, 2017
    The Callao America Legion Post 360 and the Bucklin Legion Riders Chapter 57 lead the impressive Bevier Homecoming parade on August 12, 2017. ...


    Snelling Salts, playing Traditional, Swing and Latin JazzL to R: Reade Snelling, Dane Williams, Jack Snelling.Grandsons and son-in-law of Mike and Cindy Moore Snelling Salts
    September 12, 2017


    This large tomato which is called a “Stripy” was planted by Donnie McHenry, but the love that grew it this big was by Momma Mac (Wava McHenry). Thanks for giving me this... it was D E L I C I O U S!!! (Photo by Randy Bunch) Large Tomato
    August 21, 2017


    August 15, 2017, at the Laclede, Missouri Cemetery;Specialist Houston and 2nd Lieutenant Rodgers of the Missouri Army National Guard Honors Unit, with Brookfield VFW Post 4557 members Greg Crofton, Joe Pointon, Bucklin American Legion Wayne Kitchenand Robert Jobson, VFW Post 4557 Commander Thomas Dubry, Jerry Dale-Sergeant at Arms, Ralph Thomas performed military rites for United States Army veteran Marvin Eugene Vroom, age 64, of Elmer, who died Wednesday, August 9, 2017 in La Plata. Elmer Army Veteran Honored
    August 21, 2017


    Michelle Boyer of Macon Missouri has a 4 year old son, Wesley, and husband Chris Boyer. She will be teaching kindergarten this year and her hobbies include spending time with her family, fishing and going for walks. New Teachers at La Plata
    August 21, 2017


    ECHNOLOGY TIPS TO MAKE SURE YOU DON’T 
GET LEFT IN THE DARK DURING...
    August 15, 2017
    The dark day is nearly here…are you ready to capture it? For the first time in 38 years, a total solar eclipse will occur in the contiguous United States on Aug. 21, with...
    Yard of the Month
    August 15, 2017
    306 E Sheridan St. Vince Winn The two-story Italianate home built in 1900 is surrounded by plantings. Perennial flowers and shrubs are the...


    Medical Groups Support Growing County Prescription Drug Monitoring...
    July 19, 2017
    (COLUMBIA, MO) July 19, 2017 -- The Missouri State Medical Association, Missouri College of Emergency Physicians, Missouri Pharmacy Association,...


    Macon Women of Today Seek 2017 Little Mr & Miss Macon County...
    June 27, 2017
    The 2017 Little Mr. & Miss Macon County Contest will be held Monday, July 10, 2017 in conjunction with the 2017 Miss Macon County Pageant at the...


    Stamp Out for Hunger Food Drive 
    June 5, 2017
    Thanks to the many generous donations from the citizens of La Plata as well as the surrounding area, the Stamp Out for Hunger National Food...


    You know it’s close to Memorial Day when the Peonies are out in full bloom! Fortunately I took this picture before they were filled with rain water, making them droop to the ground. Peonies have always reminded me of the flowers we made out of tissues, tore the edges off and prettied up our Valentines Boxes in grade school. Where we would then, anxiously wait to see how many Valentines we would get. (Photo by Randy Bunch) Memorial Day
    May 31, 2017


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    Mossy Oak