August 27, 2026
Santa Fe Times News
Reward offered in relation to 1985 Dent County death investigation
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, criminal investigators with the MSHP’s Division of Drug and Crime Control (DDCC) are seeking the public’s assistance regarding… Login to continue reading Login…
CCMH welcomes Dr. Jared Smith as general surgeon
Carroll County Memorial Hospital (CCMH) is pleased to announce the addition of Jared B. Smith, MD, a highly experienced and board-certified general surgeon, to its… Login to continue reading Login…
Back-to-School sales tax holiday will be Aug. 7 – Aug. 9
Missouri’s annual Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday will begin at 12:01 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 7, and run through midnight on Sunday, Aug. 9. During this time, certain purchases such as school supplies, computers, clothing, and other qualifying items as defined by statute are exempt from all state and local sales tax.
Blackburn Council discusses financials, schedules citywide cleanup
The July 13, 2026 regular meeting of the Blackburn Board of Aldermen was called to order at 7 p.m. at Blackburn City Hall.
Waverly Council hears citizen concerns; discusses condition, repair of streets
Waverly Mayor Richard Dodson called the July 14 regular meeting of the Waverly City Council to order at 6:30 p.m.
Big accident on I-70 near Higginsville
On Sunday, July 19, a five-car accident occurred on I-70 between Odessa and Higginsville.
Man sentenced following police chase, assault on officer
Sawnen Wah, 18, of Indianapolis, Indiana, was found guilty of Assault of a Law Enforcement Officer in the Second Degree, Aggravated Fleeing and Tampering with a Motor Vehicle in the First Degree following a guilty plea handled by Lafayette County Prosecuting Attorney, Kristen Ellis Hilbrenner. The defendant was sentenced to ten years on the Assault of a Law Enforcement Officer, ten years on the Aggravated Fleeing and five years on the Tampering with a Motor Vehicle, with that time to be served in the Missouri Department of Corrections.
Blackburn resident named finalist for SFCC Outstanding Employee of the Year
State Fair Community College recently announced that Bethany Pfeiffer, SFCC Boonville campus director, was named the 2026 Outstanding Employee of the Year by her peers during the college’s employee recognition dinner in June.
American Legion Post 478 holds meeting, prepares for Family Night
Members of the Tieman Blackburn Post 478 met on June 22, 2026, for their regular meeting. The meeting was conducted by Commander David Steffen with a total of four members and one guest present.
Trails Regional Library wraps up summer reading program
Events at Trails Regional Library will start to cool down a bit as the Summer Reading Program wraps up on July 25. The month of August will have lighter programming as we head back to school before fall programs begin.