Voting is now underway for the 2026 Wayne County Hall of Honor, an annual recognition program organized by the Wayne County Historical Society to honor ...

Newly elected aldermen Eric Shearrer and Denise Shoemaker recently toured several city-owned properties in Piedmont to gain a better understanding of city ...

Three small businesses in Piedmont are experiencing what owners describe as “growing pains,” as strong community support and increased demand are leading to ...

Memorial Day has long been known as the unofficial beginning of summer, while Labor Day signals its unofficial farewell. In 2026, however, the calendar is ...

The Piedmont Boy Scout Troop 65 placed flags in front of businesses along Main Street in Piedmont. Slug: WCJNWS-5-27-26 SCOUTS PLACE FLAGS ...

Memorial Day services were held at many cemeteries throughout the region. Bro. Daryl Silvey of Piedmont delivered the address at Meadows Cemetery in Des Arc.

Obituary: Mary Ellen Faulkner, 77, longtime Pevely resident known for her caring heart and devotion to family, died May 14, 2026, in Springfield; services were held May 19 in Piedmont.

Pine Hill Diner held a ribbon cutting ceremony Saturday to celebrate their reopening in a new location. Pine Hill Diner held a ribbon cutting ceremony Saturday to celebrate their reopening in a new ...

A poor Ozarks teen, headed for a body shop, gets a last-minute call from School of the Ozarks and discovers three lakes that launch his life as an outdoor writer.

A reflection on Pentecost, American patriotism, and how prayerful gratitude and rooting out personal evil can help the nation live as “one nation under God”.

Louise Middleton, 92, of Bismarck, remembered for her faith, family devotion and more than 30 years at Continental Can, died May 16, 2026; services were held May 22.

Mary Ann Henson, 83, of Annapolis, MO, died May 7, 2026; visitation and celebration of life are May 14 at Happy Zion General Baptist Church, with burial at Annapolis Cemetery.