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CELEBRATE BATHROOM READING WEEK

It’s National Bathroom Reading Week. The first full week in June is set aside to commemorate the educational value of bathroom “literature.”This excludes phone browsing—we’re talking print media.I don’t know…

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March 2026 Library Staff Book Review

Reviewed by Kasi WelbornCirculation AssistantMexico-Audrain County Library (Headquarters)‘Deer Run Home’ by Ann Clare LeZotte Effie is deaf. She speaks a different language than her entire family. She goes through her…

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Leaving Their Mark: Graduating Artists Unveil New Lion Mural at East Texas A&M

By Kristen SegarA&M Marketing and CommunicationsThe new art installation is already transforming a quiet corner of campus into a colorful gathering place and a symbol of Lion pride.Just days before crossing the graduation stage this month, art students Sloan Rogers and Cassidy Allarah Steele completed one final project at East Texas A&M University—a mural designed…

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Christian school banquet will take place in Curryville

The Pike County Christian School will hold its annual Appreciation Banquet and Auction Fundraiser on Saturday, June 13. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. Banquet and auction start at 5:30 p.m. Purchase tickets at Bowling Green Lumber Co. The PCCS is located at 203 East Maple, Curryville, MO. For more information, contact Amy at 573-470-9340.

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Local athletes excel at Sectional Track Meet, Hopke advances to state

By Brandie GayTwo standout performances highlighted a strong showing for local high school athletes at the State Sectional Track Meet held at South Callaway.Junior Garrett Hopke delivered an impressive race to finish fourth place in the 3,200-meter run, earning himself a coveted spot at the upcoming State Track Meet. With his top four finish, Hopke…

Opinion

CELEBRATE BATHROOM READING WEEK

It’s National Bathroom Reading Week. The first full week in June is set aside to commemorate the educational value of bathroom “literature.”This excludes phone browsing—we’re talking print media.I don’t know about your family, but “War…

Lifestyle

March 2026 Library Staff Book Review

Reviewed by Kasi WelbornCirculation AssistantMexico-Audrain County Library (Headquarters)‘Deer Run Home’ by Ann Clare LeZotte Effie is deaf. She speaks a different language than her entire family. She goes through her days being stomped at and…