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On Saturday, May 14, Friends of Arrow Rock will host and present a unique event, the Antiques and Decorative Arts Symposium—The World of Folk Art. “Folk art is artistic works, such as paintings, sculpture, basketry, and utensils produced by untrained, often anonymous artists or by artisans of varying degrees of skill, marked by such attributes as highly decorative design, bright, bold colors, flattened perspective, strong forms in simple arrangements, and immediacy of meaning.”

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Workers required to get vaccinations for their jobs could sue if they have negative reactions under a Missouri bill advanced in the state House on Wednesday.

The Brookfield R-III Board of Education, Brookfield, Missouri met in open session on April 12, with all board members in attendance. According to "The Gist," By Superintendent Dr. Kyle Collins, the board approved the agenda and the consent agenda items unanimously.

People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals has once again sent a letter toSullivan County Prosecuting Attorney Brian Keedy asking again for a criminal investigation regarding workers at the Smithfield Fresh Meats' Milan plant after the organization obtained documentation from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) revealing that workers allegedly struck pigs with a hard plastic paddle, including in the head, at the plant near Milan in November of 2021.

Marceline High School Prom Royalty named The 2022 Marceline High School Prom Royalty is as follows: Queen Candidates: Ramzee Bruner, Chloee Dorrell and Rhea Krumpleman. King Candidates: Landen Gardner, Jack McCauslin and Jaxon Schmitt.

The Easter lily used for spring decorations can provide beauty and fragrance for another season. After blooming ends, plant Easter lilies outside as soon as the ground can be worked, says University of Missouri Extension horticulture specialist Jennifer Schutter.