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The Stewart family grows watermelons on 300 acres of Florida ground and supplies them to Melon 1, the largest watermelon grower, packer and shipper in the United States. Stewart had success in expanding his operation this past season to northeastern Missouri, which typically has not been used for commercial watermelon growing. Photo courtesy of Bob Stewart.

Watermelon Grower Finds Sweet Spot in NE Missouri

January 13, 2026

Florida watermelon grower Bob Stewart is finding northeastern Missouri ripe for growing what Monroe County-born author Mark Twain called the "food...

FFA Chapter Hosts Fire Department

January 12, 2026

On January 7, the Paris FFA Chapter had the pleasure of hosting and cooking for the Paris Rural Fire Department. From appetizers to desserts, we...

Printed Paper Online

January 22, 2026

Monroe County Historical Society Updates

January 12, 2026

The new MCHS offices are President Virgil (Sonny) Raines; Vice President Guy Callison; Secretary Julie Painter; Treasurer Ruth Ann Dixson; Board...

Paris Rotary Club

January 12, 2026

Huge thank you to these lovely representatives from Compass Health for speaking with the Paris Rotary Club today. They shared statistics and...

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What's Happening Around Monroe and Ralls County

January 12, 2026

January 15 Red Cross Blood Drive at the First Baptist fellowship hall 12:45 to 5:30. January 16 Meeting of Area Historical Societies, 10:00 a.m. at...

Madison C-3 Homecoming Royalty

January 20, 2026

King and Queen: Avery Carr and Jacob Jackson! 1st Runner Up: Sophia Mayfield and Ethan Million 2nd Runner Up: Emma Craigg and Michael Winn

Flu Outbreak in Paris and Holiday

January 20, 2026

The Paris R-II School District and Holiday C-2 School District canceled school on Friday due to the recent flu outbreak. They are deep cleaning and...

Miss Paris Pageant 2026

January 20, 2026

The Alpha Phi chapter of Beta Sigma Phi is pleased to announce the 2026 Miss Paris Pageant. This year's pageant will be held Friday, March 20,...

Trooper Cole T. Hinshaw Promoted to Corporal

January 13, 2026

Brandon M. White, captain of the Field Operations Bureau, announces the following promotion, effective January 16, 2025: Trooper Cole T. Hinshaw...

Judy Willingham

January 20, 2026

Judy Willingham, age 81, of Russellville, MO, went to walk with Jesus on Sunday, January 18, 2026.Born October 31, 1944, in Paris, MO to Roger and...

Madison C-3 Homecoming Royalty

January 20, 2026

King and Queen: Avery Carr and Jacob Jackson! 1st Runner Up: Sophia Mayfield and Ethan Million 2nd Runner Up: Emma Craigg and Michael Winn

Flu Outbreak in Paris and Holiday

January 20, 2026

The Paris R-II School District and Holiday C-2 School District canceled school on Friday due to the recent flu outbreak. They are deep cleaning and...

Truman State University Announces List

January 13, 2026

Fall 2025 President's List To qualify for this list an undergraduate student must attain a semester 4.0 grade point average and must complete at...

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Miss Paris Pageant 2026

January 20, 2026

The Alpha Phi chapter of Beta Sigma Phi is pleased to announce the 2026 Miss Paris Pageant. This year's pageant will be held Friday, March 20,...

Ralls County Historical Society Celebrates 50 Years with Successful...

January 20, 2026

By Delores Woodhurst The Ralls County Historical Society (RCHS) celebrated a major milestone on Saturday, January 17, 2026, hosting its Lasagna...

Madison C-3 Homecoming

January 12, 2026

Homecoming Court for the 2026 "Rio" Homecoming at Madison C-3 on January 16 against Glasgow. Coronation will follow the boys' game.Row 1: Seniors -...

The Paris Lady Coyotes Win Consolation in Salisbury Tournament

January 12, 2026

By Chris WillinghamThe Lady Coyotes opened the New Year facing off against a tough opponent in Glasgow. The Lady Yellowjackets and Lady Coyotes...

Coyotes Open New Year With Tournament Trophy

January 12, 2026

By Chris WillinghamThe Paris Coyotes traveled to Salisbury to open tournament play on Tuesday night against Carrollton. The Coyotes earned the #3...

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