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Wallace ‘Wally’ James Franklin

Bonne Terre · Bonne Terre

Wallace ‘Wally’ James Franklin

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BONNE TERRE – Wallace “Wally” James Franklin passed away on February 15, 2025, at Parkland Health Center in Farmington at the age of 89. He was born in Bonne Terre, Missouri, on September 29, 1935, to the late Wallace Franklin and Thelma (Link) Franklin. Wally as most knew him, grew up in Bonne Terre and graduated from Bonne Terre High School with the class of 1953. He lived in Missouri and California at different stages of his life and complete…See the Story

Toti recognized as Farmington Regional Chamber’s Ambassador of the Year

Farmington, Missouri · Farmington

Toti recognized as Farmington Regional Chamber’s Ambassador of the Year

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

Farmington Regional Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Candy Hente presents the 2024 Ambassador of the Year Award to Mark Toti. Lisa Brotherton-Barnes At the Farmington Regional Chamber of Commerce’s final business luncheon of 2024, Executive Director Candy Hente highlighted the Ambassador Program and its contributions toward the chamber’s continued success. Ambassadors are professional men and women who serve as the face of the Chamber, act…See the Story

Community leader Jim Eaton

Bonne Terre · Bonne Terre

Community leader Jim Eaton

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

A civic leader, renowned St. Francois County banker, and Bonne Terre city father, James Lee Eaton, Jr. passed away February 9 at the age of 84. In describing Mr. Easton, current Bonne Terre City Administrator, Shawn Kay, said Eaton was “larger than life” and “a mentor to many”. He also cited him as “a cheerleader for the community.” Mr. Eaton was born January 11,1941, in Bonne Terre to the late James and Lillie (Horn) Eaton. He was a graduate of…See the Story

Bonne Terre · Bonne Terre

Bonne Terre Board holds moment of silence and confirms church sale

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

The Bonne Terre Board of Alderpersons met Monday evening, February 10, in its monthly meeting at City Hall. Among topics acted upon during the light agenda was the sale of the St. Peter’s Episcopal Church to the non-profit organization, W-3 Property Group, LLC. The church, built in 1910 on Southwest Main St., will be renovated for historical exhibits. If the venture is unable to sustain viability, ownership will revert to the city. The meeting w…See the Story

Farmington, Missouri · Farmington

Farmington man sentenced to 9 years for fraud, witness tampering

U.S. District Judge Sarah E. Pitlyk sentenced Farmington, Missouri business owner Christopher Lee Carroll to 108 months (9 years) in prison on Tuesday for committing bank fraud, violating the Clean Air Act, and witness tampering. Judge Pitlyk also ordered Carroll, 55, to pay $3 million in restitution. Carroll was convicted in August by a jury […] The post Farmington man sentenced to 9 years for fraud, witness tampering appeared first on KTTN-FM …See the Story

Park Hills · Park Hills

Crowder edges Mineral Area women in overtime

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

Mineral Area forward Casey Teague (5) controls a rebound against St. Louis during the second quarter of an NJCAA women’s basketball game on Wednesday, Feb 5, 2025, in Park Hills. (Matt King, Daily Journal) NEOSHO, Mo. – The Crowder women defeated Mineral Area 73-68 in overtime after a technical foul cost them a chance to prevail in regulation on Saturday. Adyson Roberts totaled 20 points, 10 rebounds and four assists for the Roughriders, who out…See the Story

Farmington, Missouri · Farmington

Farmington boys rule MAAA after fourth victory over Potosi

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Farmington forward Cannon Roth (45) wraps a layup around the rim to score against Potosi during first quarter action in the MAAA Tournament boys championship game on Saturday in Park Hills. (Matt King, Daily Journal) By MATT KING mking@dailyjournalonline.com PARK HILLS – The Farmington boys added a fourth piece of championship hardware to its basketball season haul, each time at the expense of Potosi. The final meeting between the undisputed bes…See the Story

Park Hills · Park Hills

Lady Rebels collect third straight MAAA tournament title in defensive masterpiece

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Central guard Allysa O’Connor (24) scores a driving layup between Fredericktown defenders Amelia Miller (15) and P.J. Reutzel during second quarter action in the MAAA Tournament girls championship game on Saturday night in Park Hills. (Matt King, Daily Journal) By MATT KING mking@dailyjournalonline.com PARK HILLS – For the Central girls basketball team, one stifling defensive performance deserved another. And this one may have ultimately topped …See the Story

Bonne Terre · Bonne Terre

St. Peters Church: A Bonne Terre Jewel

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At the Bonne Terre Board of Alderpersons meeting, February 10, the board voted to sell St. Peters Church to a non-profit organization, W-3 Property Group, LLC. The purpose of the purchase is to use the church as an exhibit place for their society to use. Plans call for renovation of the structure to better suit it for historical and other exhibits. With new plans on the horizon for the church, it seems an obvious time to revisit its past. The hi…See the Story

Park Hills · Park Hills

Knights and Trojans to clash once more in MAAA final

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Farmington forward Ryder Gollaher (20) looks to score as Fredericktown guard Caleb Feltz (14) defends during the second quarter of an MAAA Tournament boys semifinal game on Friday night in Park Hills. (Matt King, Daily Journal) By MATT KING mking@dailyjournalonine.com PARK HILLS – Ryder Gollaher scored 15 points off the bench, and the top-seeded Farmington boys cruised into the MAAA Tournament championship round on Friday night. The Knights domi…See the Story

Park Hills · Park Hills

MAAA Tournament: Farmington girls, Fredericktown boys prevail by one possession

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Farmington senior Madison Mills eyes a 3-point shot against Arcadia Valley during the second quarter of an MAAA Tournament girls quarterfinal game on Monday evening in Park Hills. (Matt King, Daily Journal) By MATT KING mking@dailyjournalonline.com PARK HILLS – The Farmington girls had a clear defensive strategy on Monday evening to reduce the amount of touches and open space for opposing all-state guard Braelyn Turnbough. With a spot in the MAA…See the Story