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Aaron Watson works on keeping his tunes fresh

Musician turned to music after an injury halted his baseball dreams

Courtney Hudson

Missouri residents who may not know Aaron Watson will have the chance to see him perform four shows for free during the Missouri State Fair. The Amarillo, Texas, native has been in the music business for 10 years and his faith in God has helped him... Full story

Masterpiece theater

Arrow Rock's Lyceum embarks on another season

By Courtney Hudson

A seemingly small, white building, easily mistaken for a church, that sits on High Street in Arrow Rock, is one of the aspects that makes the village a national historic landmark.   The lawn is decorated with flowers that are firmly planted... Full story

Richmond hosting BBQ and Bluegrass Festival

A BBQ and Bluegrass Festival to benefit Missouri Valley Community Action Agency will be from 11 a.m. to  11 p.m. Saturday at the Ray County Fairgrounds in Richmond. The festival will include 18 bands from Missouri and Kansas. Main stage acts... Full story

Young contest winners crowned at Smithton Fair

Smithton Fair held a baby contest, prince and princess contest and king and queen contest on July 12. Judges were Matt Borland, insurance representative with Modern Woodmen of America; Kelly O’Brien, co-owner and operator of Utopia Salon and... Full story

Aug. 1 Book list and Bookmobile schedule

New books at the Sedalia Public LibraryFiction“Have Mercy,” by Jaida Jones“Murder at the Bad Girl Bar and Grill,” by N.M. Kelby“Prodigal Nun,” by Aimee Thurlo“Seven Sins,” by John Land“Secrets of... Full story

July 25 Book list and Bookmobile schedule

New books at the Sedalia Public LibraryFiction“Have Mercy,” by Jaida Jones“Murder at the Bad Girl Bar and Grill,” by N.M. Kelby“Prodigal Nun,” by Aimee Thurlo“Seven Sins,” by John Land“Secrets of... Full story

Cole Camp to host zucchini races

Cole Camp will host its second annual zucchini race and parade on July 26. Registration will begin at 2 p.m. by the Maple Street Cafe and Bakery. The parade will begin at 2:30 p.m. and will end at 4K Cheese and Meat. The rules for the races... Full story

July 17 book list and Bookmobile schedule

New books at the Sedalia Public Library Fiction “Blue Smoke and Murder,” by Elizabeth Lowell“Dyer Consequences,” by Maggie Sefton“Killing Bridezilla,” by Laura Levine“Now & Always,” by Lori... Full story

Confederate Memorial Friends sponsoring concert

The Missouri Department of Natural Resources and the Confederate Memorial Friends Association will sponsor a summer concert in the park at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at the Confederate Memorial State Historic Site in Higginsville. Perry Beam and friends... Full story

Art on display at UCM gallery

The Mid-Missouri Artists Summer Exhibition and a special showing of works by Richard Luehrman, UCM professor of art emeritus, will remain on display through July 25 in the University of Central Missouri Art Center Gallery. Luehrman’s works... Full story

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