Football Scoreboard: Smith-Cotton runs over Battle

Smith-Cotton senior Alex McDonald carries the ball during a game against Hickman on Sept. 25. McDonald ran for 127 yards and two touchdowns against Battle on Friday, Oct. 2.

Smith-Cotton football ran for 278 yards and five touchdowns in its 39-0 win over Battle on Friday, Oct. 2, in Columbia. Senior Alex McDonald led the Tigers with 127 rushing yards and two …

Arkansas man dies following Pettis County plane crash

A 73-year-old Springdale, Arkansas man died following a plane crash in Pettis County on Saturday, Oct. 3. According to Pettis County Sheriff Brad Anders, law enforcement and fire …

Arts and Oddities brings hundreds to South Ohio Avenue

Regina Logan, Jill Barnholdt and Carla Jackson attended the event dressed as a trio of witches, taking in the vendors and enjoying the evening.

South Ohio Avenue was transformed into a lively street festival Friday, Oct. 2, as hundreds of people gathered for shopping, live music, food and a collection of arts and crafts. The event, …

Abey’s two pick-6s propel Cole Camp football past Crest Ridge

Cole Camp senior Blake Abey, left, celebrates with sophomore Colby Heimsoth after returning his second interception for a touchdown during a game against Crest Ridge on Friday, Oct. 2, at Cole Camp High School.

COLE CAMP — After Cole Camp football built a two-possession lead in the first half, senior Blake Abey made sure Crest Ridge never found a way back into the game. Abey recorded a pair of …

SFCC to hold open forums for presidential candidates

State Fair Community College has announced they will host a series of open forums and Community social hours Oct 26-29 as finalists for the college’s next president visit the Sedalia campus. …

U.S. Sen. Eric Schmitt speaks to reporters after the Governor’s Ham Breakfast at the Missouri State Fair in Sedalia in August 2024

FEC questions thousands of donations to Eric Schmitt tied to prolific online donors

In December 2023, a woman living in a small community near Austin, Texas, made a $78.08 contribution through WinRed. A few weeks later, she made another. Then came four more contributions in …

Sedalia area crash reports for Oct. 3

Centerview motorcyclist hurt in Johnson County mishap A Centerview man, 22, suffered minor injury at 604 a.m. Thursday in a Johnson County accident. According to a Missouri State Highway …

Sedalia area police reports for Oct. 3

Sedalia Police Department Arrests Aug 19 7:14 p.m.: Jasmine Unique McCartney, 36, was arrested after officers took a delayed report of stealing. The suspect was transported to the …

CASA staff and Pettis County Commissioners gathered at the courthouse Thursday to recognize October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

Pettis County, City of Sedalia proclaim October Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Pettis County and the City of Sedalia have proclaimed October 2026 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month, recognizing the work of local organizations and encouraging residents to support those …

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SFCC Roadrunner Report: Cross country teams earn national rankings

In this episode of the State Fair Community College Roadrunner Report, cross country head coach Kellin Loch joins host Jack Denebeim to discuss the men’s team’s No. 7 ranking and the women’s …

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Sedalia area police reports for Oct. 2

Sedalia Police Department Arrests Sept 27 12:50 a.m.: Tavi Kevin Malike Johnson, 27, was arrested after being observed driving failing through stop on North Engineer onto westbound …

REMAX of Sedalia recently donated $950 to Meals on Wheels through its Heart of Sedalia Foundation. Each month, the agents donate a portion of earnings from their transactions to help support various local charities. Pictured from left: Samantha Bean, Kelly Heimbach, Angie Yeager, Kai Wiedeman, Jill Haney, Ryan Wiedeman, Joy Wenner, Dena Stocksill, and Dave Wiedeman. To learn more about Meals on Wheels, visit their Facebook page, Sedalia MO Meals on Wheels.

PHOTO: REMAX of Sedalia donates to Meals on Wheels

Fifteen-year-old Alexander Herron of Windsor traveled to Orlando, Florida with his parents, Loren & Lori Herron, his sisters Elizabeth, Olivia, Victoria and brother Rhonin courtesy of the Sedalia Area Dream Factory. Alexander and his family spent 6 days and nights at Give Kids the World Village while visiting all the Disney Parks and area attractions. Alexander has Addison's Disease. The Dream Factory is a non-profit organization that fulfills the Dreams of critically and chronically-ill children ages 3 through 18. The Sedalia Chapter covers the counties of Pettis, Henry, Benton, Morgan, Cooper, Lafayette, Johnson and Saline. For more information, contact P. O. Box 972 Sedalia MO 65302-0972 or call 660-827-1561

PHOTO: Herron receives trip to Orlando from Dream Factory

Crawford joins BTC Bank Board of Directors

BTC Bank announces that Sandy Crawford has joined the BTC Bank Board of Directors following the completion of her term and retirement from the Missouri Senate. Her appointment to the board aligns …

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Fall sales underway at CHS Bloom Beyond Greenhouse

Center for Human Services (CHS) invites the community to celebrate the season at Bloom Beyond during its Fall Sales, happening now through Oct. 31 at the greenhouse located at 1500 ½ …

Missouri adds new paperwork requirements to food assistance as federal penalties loom

Since receiving a letter from the Missouri Department of Social Services Sept. 1 containing “an important notice” about his federal food assistance, Andrew Dallas has struggled to ease his …

The Churchill Museum in Fulton is on track to become a National Historic Landmark. The museum has a collection of material about former U.K Prime Minister Winston Churchill, including pages from his famous 1946 “Iron Curtain” speech.

Congress passes bill to make Fulton’s Churchill Museum a National Historic Landmark

The U.S. Senate passed legislation Tuesday to make America’s National Churchill Museum a National Historic Landmark, sending the bill to President Donald Trump for his signature. The U.S. …

SFCC to host seven Kaysinger Conference events in ‘26-27

State Fair Community College will host seven Kaysinger Conference championship events on its Sedalia campus during the 2026-27 academic year, expanding a partnership between the college and area …

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Smith-Cotton volleyball holds off Camdenton on Pink Out Night

Smith-Cotton senior Tessa Martin (6) spikes the ball during a match against Camdenton on Thursday, Oct. 1, at Smith-Cotton High School.

A sweep felt certain for Smith-Cotton volleyball against Camdenton. The Lady Tigers were two points away from clinching the third set, but a seven-point surge by the Lakers flipped …

Area Sports Calendar for Oct. 6-8

Tuesday, Oct. 6 HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL 6:30 p.m. - Smith-Cotton at Oak Grove 7 p.m. - New Bloomfield at Tipton KAYSINGER CONFERENCE BOYS SOCCER TOURNAMENT AT SFCC 5 p.m. - …

SFCC men’s soccer routs East Central

State Fair Community College men’s soccer scored a season-high six goals in a 6-2 win over East Central College on Friday, Oct. 2, in Union. Freshmen Kymani Trotman, Vijay Valcin and …

SFCC women’s soccer draws with East Central

State Fair Community College women’s soccer drew with East Central College 1-1 on Friday, Oct. 2, in Union. The Lady Roadrunners (1-5-2) got on the board first through a goal by …

SFCC cross country teams compete at Chile Pepper Festival

The State Fair Community College cross country teams competed in the 38th annual Chile Pepper Festival on Saturday, Oct. 3, in Fayetteville, Arkansas. The NJCAA Division II No. 7-ranked …

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Kaysinger Boys Soccer Tournament begins Monday

The Kaysinger Conference Boys Soccer Tournament begins Monday, Oct. 5. All games will be played at State Fair Community College’s new soccer field within the Roadrunner Athletic …

Area Sports Calendar for Oct. 2-5

Friday, Oct. 2 HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL 7 p.m. - Smith-Cotton at Battle 7 p.m. - Crest Ridge with Chilhowee at Cole Camp 7 p.m. - Harrisburg at Tipton 7 p.m. - Lone Jack with …

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UCM receives VA grant to memorialize veterans In Higginsville, Fort Scott cemeteries

The Department of Veterans Affairs announced the University of Central Missouri (UCM) has received a $255,451 grant to memorialize veterans interred in VA and VA grant-funded cemeteries as part of …

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Economic Development Sedalia-Pettis County headquarters celebrated with ribbon-cutting

Community leaders gathered Wednesday, Sept. 30, to celebrate the opening of a new home for Economic Development Sedalia-Pettis County, marking another chapter in the community’s decades-long effort …

Emilee Limanskiy, who owns Lux Coffee on South Limit, brings here own coffee on vacations because she loves it best. Many Sedalian coffee-lovers agree.

National Coffee Day celebrates Sedalia's growing coffee culture

For many people, coffee is more than a morning pick-me-up. It is a ritual, a social gathering, and, for an increasing number of Sedalians, something worth taking seriously. National Coffee Day, …

The Sedalia Democrat captured two awards in the 2026 Better Newspaper Contest. From left: Missouri Press Association president Bryan Chester and Sedalia Democrat sports editor Jack Denebeim.

Sedalia Democrat earns top awards from Missouri Press Association

The Sedalia Democrat received two awards in the Missouri Press Association's 2026 Better Newspaper Contest for work published in 2025. The recognitions were presented during the Missouri …

New Chick-fil-A owner Caitlin Seagren and husband Christian greet a throng of hungry customers early Thursday morning.

Chick-fil-A mooves into Sedalia after months of anticipation

After months of anticipation, Chick-fil-A officially opened its doors Thursday, Sept. 24, in Sedalia, drawing customers to its new restaurant at 3200 W. Broadway Blvd. Kaitlin Seagren, owner of …

Brown joins Dull Law, LLC as attorney

The law offices of Dull Law, LLC has announced an addition to the law firm. Attorney Derek Brown started with its offices on Sep. 1 Brown grew up at the Lake of the Ozarks and …

REMAX of Sedalia recently donated $775 to the Alzheimer's Association through its Heart of Sedalia Foundation. Each month, the agents donate a portion of earnings from their transactions to help support various local charities. Pictured from left: Angie Yeager, Misty Inlow, Ryan Wiedeman, Kelly Heimbach, Joy Wenner, Dena Stockstill, Kai Wiedeman, Billie Barnes, Nicci Ragsdale, Dave Wiedeman, and Kyscha Martin. To learn more about the Alzheimer's Association, please visit their website at alz.org/greatermissouri.

PHOTO: REMAX of Sedalia donates to Alzheimer's Association

Chick-fil-A, 3200 West Broadway Blvd., will open its doors to the community at 6:30 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 24.

Chick-fil-A announces opening date for Sedalia location

An opening date for Sedalia’s newest food option has been solidified. Chick-fil-A, 3200 West Broadway Blvd., will open its doors to the community at 6:30 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 24. As part …

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