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Pageant offers time-honored tradition for Lincoln County Fair
By Stan SchwartzTroy Free PressCarleigh Enloe was chosen as the 2026 queen for the Lincoln County Fair Saturday night. She was thrilled to be selected, saying she learned a lot from the competition and the pageant.“It helps young women build confidence, leadership and public speaking skills while encouraging them to become more involved in their…
Community
R-III working to ‘beef-up’ school lunches
By James SmithA new public-private partnership is enhancing the nutrition of local children’s school lunches.The Lincoln County R-III School District is bringing more locally raised food to student lunches. The district is partnering with the MO Beef Kids program, thanks to a $17,000 Local Food for Schools grant from the Missouri Department of Elementary and…
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Haynes Adds to Legacy as All-Time Great at TBHS
JEFFERSON CITY – Jocelyn Haynes finished her illustrious Troy-Buchanan High School running career by celebrating on the podium at the 2026 MSHSAA State Track and Field Championship meet on May 30.