If you are one of the thousands of fans of cooking shows, you may see a lot more about a grain called millet this coming year. That’s because India made a proposal to the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization to dedicate 2023 as the International Year of Millets, and the United Nations accepted the offer. According to the United Nations website, the goal is to “increase global production, ensure efficient processing and consumption, promote a better utilization of crop rotations, and encourage better connectivity throughout food systems to promote millets as a key component.” The Indian government is reportedly hoping to create an “Indian grown” millet marketing craze, as the food may be deemed the next hottest superfood, following kale, cauliflower, and all the others that may or may not elicit eye rolls by now. more

Over a year ago, I unexpectedly accepted a position at the Marshfield Mail. more

On Dec. 8, the Parent's as Teachers (PAT) group organized their annual event: Winter Wonderland. The event had been converted as a drive-thru experience during COVID-19, but with restrictions lifted, this year all the fun was had indoors. more

Winter- it’s a time of dormancy and less activity for some of nature, but for us humans, it’s a time bustling with celebrations and festivities. Wednesday, December 21 marks the winter solstice for those of us who live in the Northern Hemisphere. more

Marshfield, Mo. – The Webster County Health Unit has been informed by our state partners that highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) has been detected in several locations across Webster County. It has been found in both domestic commercial flocks and in migratory wild birds. more

This week our community was hit with loss after loss. more

Keeping a county safe is a huge, important job: Folks seek out small Midwestern towns, like the ones in Webster County, specifically for their quaint, homelike atmosphere. So, when things go awry, it is nice to know there is a system in place, whose entire job is to bring justice where it is due. more

For the past 42 years, every Monday morning Winfred Jones springs out of bed, ecstatic to start the week. Occasionally, he even arrives 20 minutes early to chat with his coworkers and employees to hear about their weekends. Jones is greeted with many smiling faces, handshakes, and occasional hugs because his coworkers are so happy to see him. more

Governor Mike Parson today announced the availability of up to $10 million in grant funding for maintenance and improvements to jails across the state. more

In partnership with the Rogersville Chamber of Commerce, Fordland Clinic unveiled multiple new additions and renovations to their existing facility located at 1059 Barton Dr., in Fordland, Mo. more

A little bit of rain didn't keep turkeys away from the 12th Annual Gobble Wobble, which the Webster County Health Unit hosts every Thanksgiving. more

The season of hustling and bustling is upon us. With all the preparations that must take place to make our family’s holiday a truly awesome one, we may be left with our heads spinning, feeling anything but the joy that this season is meant to bring about. Who could blame us? The commercialization of Christmas can make us feel like it’s our duty to run in circles until we are about to fall over. However, that frantic, neck-breaking pace is not sustainable. Soon enough, we’ll just come crashing right back down. more