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With the April 15 deadline approaching, use IRS Free File to conveniently file your return at no cost For 2026, eight private- sector partners are offering guided tax software products through IRS Free File to taxpayers with an Adjusted Gross Income of $89,000 or less in 2025.

On March 17, Missouri State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick released his office’s compilation of 2025 federal forfeiture reports. Law enforcement agencies that participate in the federal asset forfeiture system must file information regarding federal seizures and proceeds with the State Auditor’s Office.

The Wakenda Chute Bridge on Carroll County Route 41 north of Marshall is scheduled to close beginning Monday, March 30. Bridge crews with the Missouri Department of Transportation will be performing necessary bridge maintenance.

The Marshall Community Chorus is proud to announce its final concert of its 36th Concert Season which will take place on Sunday, April 12, at 2:00 PM at First Christian Church of Marshall.

Lafayette County residents will be asked to approve a reallocation of the county’s use tax in the April 7 election.

The Lafayette Regional Health Center Auxiliary is offering $1,000 scholarships to eligible students. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and preference will be given to residents of Lafayette County, Mo. They must be within one year of completion of the human health-related post-secondary program for which they are enrolled. The scholarships will be awarded on the consideration of grades, enthusiasm, professionalism and need. The scholarship will be given for the 2026-27 school year and is awarded for one year only. Completed applications must be mailed to: Auxiliary Scholarships, Lafayette Regional Health Center, 1500 State Street, Lexington, MO 64067 and postmarked by June 1. Scholarship recipients will be notified by July 31. For applications or more information, contact Shari Thomas at 660-259-6533.

On Thursday, March 19, an accident near Higginsville was fatal for a state of Georgia resident.