Newsletter Late Week
Lincoln Co. Eclipses 2024 Traffic Fatality Total
LINCOLN COUNTY – One year after a stark decrease in traffic fatalities, Lincoln County added two more in the last week to push the 2025 pace back to a possible record high.
American Legion Baseball Returns to Troy
TROY – For the first time in 15 years, a Troy American Legion Post 94 hosted a baseball game Tuesday night.
Troy-Buchanan Graduates Challenged to Dream Big
TROY – With 390 graduates brimming with energy and potential, a 2005 Troy Buchanan High School graduate had some specific advice for them and their family.
Hawk Point Police Officer Facing Multiple DWI Charges
HAWK POINT - A Hawk Point police officer has been prohibited from driving while on duty but remains actively employed as he faces multiple driving while intoxicated charges.
Troy South Students Install Bat Houses at Kiwanis Park
Bats have generally been known to have a bad reputation. In movies and in society, they are often depicted as creepy.
Former Soccer League President Pleads Guilty to Felony Stealing
TROY – The former president of the Troy Soccer League recently pleaded guilty to felony theft charges but avoided jail time after agreeing to pay more than $30K in restitution and issue a formal apology.
Why the Rockwell Story is A Big Deal
The Lincoln County Journal recently completed an investigation that revealed an Elsberry alderman, Danielle Rockwell, is by law, ineligible to serve due to back taxes. After publishing the story, with confirmation from the Secretary of State’s Office that she can’t in fact serve, the response has been mixed.
Silex, Elsberry Hosting First 2025 Graduations Sunday
LINCOLN COUNTY – It’s graduation season in Lincoln County with all five local schools hosting ceremonies next week.
Deutsch Indicted by Grand Jury On Three Felonies
TROY – A Lincoln County grand jury Wednesday indicted a foster mother to more than 200 children accused of “systemic” child abuse and even allegations of trading a child for a monkey.
Prosecutor Reviewing Elsberry Alderman Controversy
ELSBERRY – The Lincoln County Prosecutor’s Office is looking into reports regarding an Elsberry alderman who may not be qualified to serve a third term.