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Getting back on track: Troy Dream Center program helps residents recover from addiction
Getting back on track: Troy Dream Center program helps residents recover from addiction

Elsberry senior crowned Apple Fest Queen
CLARKSVILLE - A Lincoln County resident and senior at Elsberry High School was crowned the Apple Fest Queen last weekend in Clarksville. Giavanna Smith reached out to the Clarksville pageant committee and inquired about requirements.

Perkins sentenced to 10 years on child abuse charge
TROY – A Winfield man will be returning to prison after he pleaded guilty last week to felony child abuse charges.

'Moving Forward:' Fundraising to build Moscow Mills park set to begin
MOSCOW MILLS - Board members are set to be confirmed later this month for a new nonprofit organization to take the lead in funding a park for Moscow Mills, according to city park board chair James Dye.

Elsberry woman arrested for hitting man with car
Gregory Orear General Manager/Editor ELSBERRY – The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Department arrested an Elsberry woman Wednesday who admitted she hit a man with her car who she claims previously brandished…
Sheriff Harrell issues statement regarding Journal Investigation
Following the release of body camera footage through a Sunshine Law request, I want to take a moment to address our community directly regarding the tragic events of April 29,…

A Lincoln County Journal Investigation: What really happened at a party preceding fatal accident
Journal reviews body cam footage regarding sheriff’s department response to party on Hwy. C with 200-300 minors, one of which caused a fatal accident that killed four people, prompting lawsuit…

Local band hosting another benefit concert Saturday in Troy
Last one at Denny’s Sept. 20 raised $545 for No Kid Hungry By Ashley McGee Special to the Journal TROY – Why not enjoy a Grand Slam, a stack of…

Alleged sex offender list violator facing extra charges after high-speed chase
LINCOLN COUNTY – A Troy man arrested on a warrant for failing to register as a sex offender is facing a litany of other charges after leading multiple law enforcement officers on a high-speed chase over two counties.

Leaders call for solutions to Columbia crime
University of Missouri System President Mun Choi’s call for a campaign to address crime in Columbia earned support Monday but few details emerged on how it would play out.
