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Sheriff issues warning after another Silex meeting descends into chaos
SILEX – It took a little over 35 minutes of the Silex board of aldermen meeting for Lincoln County Sheriff Rick Harrell to issue a stern warning. “Ladies and gentlemen, officially, I’m telling you all, you’re going to get kicked out of here and you’ll be charged with a crime if you don’t allow this…
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Ask Rusty: Is There Income Tax on Social Security Benefits?
Dear Rusty: The Trump Administration is saying that now there will be no taxes on Social Security benefits. Since we’re getting ready to start our 2025 income tax return, can you explain how this all works? Signed: Confused TaxpayerDear Confused Taxpayer: You are obviously referring to the so-called “one big, beautiful bill” and how that…
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Trojans win 5th consecutive district championship
By Todd Kraft Special to the Journal TROY—Mya Robinson scored 14 points and grabbed 6 rebounds to lead the Trojans past second-seeded Francis Howell on Friday night by the score of 47-35, claiming the Class 6 District 4 Championship for the fifth consecutive year. The packed Troy-Buchanan gymnasium erupted in celebration as the final seconds…