November 19, 1861
In the midst the Civil War, Henry W. Halleck assumed command of the Union forces in Missouri and the West. Known derogatorily as “Old Brains,” he was…
November 18, 1801
John Butterfield was born on this day. He went on to found the Butterfield Overland Mail stage line from St. Louis to San Francisco. He also founded…
November 17, 1931
The Globe-Democrat reported that the St. Louis County Highway Department would use manpower wherever possible instead of labor-saving machinery on…
Celebrate the Season in Sikeston
Attend a beautiful tree-lighting, marvel at a holiday parade, and more.
November 16, 1826
Today is the birthday of statesman John Brooks Henderson from Lincoln County, MO. He was appointed a Senator and, after Lincoln's death, Henderson…
The Lone Holdout
49 states use prescription drug monitoring programs to fight the opioid epidemic. Why is Missouri the only outlier?