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Honoring the Hands That Hold Us in Life’s Final Chapter Dear Editor, As we recognize Certified Nursing Assistants Week, June 12–18, I want to speak directly to the hospice aides—those…

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Missouri Lottery player scores half of $1.787 billion Powerball Jackpot

A Powerball ticket sold in Missouri was one of two tickets nationwide to match all six numbers in last night’s Powerball drawing. The Missouri winner will split the $1.787 billion jackpot prize – the second-largest in U.S. lottery history – with a ticketholder in Texas.

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2025 Cooper County Fair highlights

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Boonville junior running back Alex McDonald had a big game against the Marshall Owls Friday night at Gene Reagan Field with 18 carries for 175 yards and three touchdowns. The Pirates fell short against the Owls 42-35, dropping to 1-1 overall. (Photo by Chris Bowie)

Pirates fall short on one final play against Owls, 42-35

Will host Hallsville on Homecoming Friday night at Gene Reagan Field By Chris BowieBoonville Daily News Up until Friday night’s game at Gene Reagan Field in Week 2 of the season, the Boonville Pirates football team had literally owned the Marshall Owls since 2008 by going 11-2 with five straight wins. And although Boonville and…

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Opinion

Letter to the Editor

Honoring the Hands That Hold Us in Life’s Final Chapter Dear Editor, As we recognize Certified Nursing Assistants Week, June 12–18, I want to speak directly to the hospice aides—those whose hands so often become…

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