Henry W Halleck Civil War

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…


Butterfield Stage Wagon

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.


John Brooks Henderson Co-Author 13th Amendment Lincoln County Missouri

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…


Made in MO: Bare Knuckle Roasting

Bare Knuckle Roasting is fighting for excellence.


November 15, 1915

On this date, Sikeston High School toppled Kennett in football, 147-0.


The Lone Holdout

49 states use prescription drug monitoring programs to fight the opioid epidemic. Why is Missouri the only outlier?