The Salem Police Department released a statement the morning of Monday, March 17 informing that storm sirens will be tested 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 19. If there is inclement weather that day, the test will be postponed to the following Wednesday, March 26.

As we approach the end of the school year, we find ourselves in a busy and exciting time. While we focus on concluding the current academic year, we also begin the important task of planning for the next one. One of the key responsibilities we undertake during this period is the development …

The Dent County Commission met for its weekly meetings Thursday, March 6, and Monday, March 10. In attendance included presiding commissioner Gary Larson, district one commissioner Keith Green, district two commissioner Jimmy Williams, and county clerk Angie Curley. Commissioners discussed w…

In 1954, when the Benowitz family of Fleming Variety store moved to the store’s location on Fourth Street in Salem, there were piles of disassembled, wooden display units stacked to the ceiling in the basement. All the doors were taken off, and the shelves were laid flat below the main porti…

According to reports of Missouri’s 42nd Judicial Circuit:

The season lineup has been announced featuring live music concerts by the best country, bluegrass, southern gospel and Christian artists, headlining at the Meramec Music Theatre in Steelville.

The Missouri Rural Water Association (MRWA) returned to the Branson Convention Center for its 2025 Annual Conference after a 5-year hiatus following the country's shutdown from the COVID-19 pandemic. A record 900 Missourians made themselves at home in the convention center for most of the fo…

According to reports of Troop I of the Missouri State Highway Patrol:

Effective from Friday, March 7, Dent County Fire Protection District command staff requested a Burn Ban be placed for Dent County. Per Presiding Commissioner Gary Larson, Dent County Commission has agreed, and a Burn Ban has been issued.

Salem Memorial Hospital Board of Directors met Feb. 25 for its regular meeting.

The Dent-Phelps R-III Board of Education met Feb. 20 for its regular meeting. In attendance were board members Brandon Schloemer, Adam Parker, Bill Manthey, Caleb Gidcumb, and Nick Grover. Not in attendance were board members Kelly Chapman or Curt Baldwin.