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What’s the Good Word?

There was a guy in our neighborhood who instead of saying “Hi, how are you?” would ask, “What’s the good word?” I thought that was kind of weird when I…

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Monroe County Sheriff's Flock Camera Forum Draws a Single Attendee

PARIS, Mo. — Only one person attended a Monroe County Sheriff’s Office informational meeting Tuesday about the county’s Flock cameras. According to a report from WGEM Monroe County resident Abigail Hendren, the lone attendee, said the low turnout didn’t surprise her. “[I’m] honestly not shocked. A lot of people are busy at work, with their…

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Monroe City Girls Cross Country places 4th in Class 2 at State

Brady McNeill makes the turn at the 2K mark. Photo taken by Jason Vance. Bradi Keller surges forward towards the finish line in the Class 2 Girls Cross Country at the State Championship on Nov. 6. Photo taken by Jason Vance. By Jason Vance The Monroe City Girls Cross Country team placed fourth in Class…

Opinion

What’s the Good Word?

There was a guy in our neighborhood who instead of saying “Hi, how are you?” would ask, “What’s the good word?” I thought that was kind of weird when I was a kid.