Smithfield Foods Donates $150,000 to Food Banks in 22 States to Fight Hunger
Submitted by Ray Atkinson, Smithfield Foods SMITHFIELD, Va., Oct. 31, 2025 – Smithfield Foods donated $150,000 to 30 food banks in its 22-state operational footprint to support neighbors in local communities experiencing food insecurity. “Smithfield believes in the power of community and the importance of supporting hunger relief,” said Jim Monroe, vice president of corporate…
Read MoreFrom Sullivan County to Shiloh: Remembering the Men Who Built a Nation
Veterans Day 2025 marks 160 years since the Civil War— and 250 years since America’s founding draws near MILAN, Mo. — As America prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversary in 2026, Sullivan County will mark this Veterans Day 2025 with a special sense of perspective— remembering the generation that fought not to found the nation,…
Read MoreJERRY LEE MURPHY
Jerry Lee Murphy, age 80, of Fulton, MO passed away on Friday, September 26, 2025 at his home. Jerry was born on July 18, 1945 in Reger, MO the son of William and Lorraine (Trumbo) Murphy who preceded him in death. He was united in marriage on June 12, 1965 to Beverly Corbin in Trenton,…
Read MoreHighland Cougars Advance With District Football Win Over Milan Wildcats
David Sharp Highland (1-9) handled the line of scrimmage, paving the way for Cougar senior Chris Gaus to rush seven times for 281 unofficial yards and two touchdowns during a 42-7 win over Milan (0-10) in Class 1, District 8 football action at Highland. The contest was held October 31, 2025. The Cougars will…
Read MoreCommunity Invited to 100 Year Celebration of Milan High School
Dear MC2 Community, This year marks a truly historic milestone for our beloved Milan C-2 School District — the 100th anniversary of our high school building. For a century, these walls have witnessed generations of students walking through the doors, learning, growing, and preparing to make their mark on the world. It is with deep…
Read MoreCity of Milan Announces Formation of Steering Committee Following Downtown Property Donation
Submitted by Crystal Bupp, City Administrator MILAN, MO – The City of Milan is proud to announce the next step following the recent donation of a vacant lot from Verimore Bank to the City of Milan. The City will officially begin the recently donated lot redevelopment planning process by forming a Steering Committee tasked with…
Read MoreBoyer Land Co. Gives Generous Donation to Milan C-2 Softball and Baseball Sports Complex
BOYER LAND COMPANY is shown with their generous donation of $5,000.00 to be applied to the seating and spectator areas for the new Milan C-2 softball/baseball complex located south of Milan. Pictured left to right: Ched Hurley, Milan C-2 Athletic Director, Jeff Kimmel, Carol Dunlap Martin, Duane Schnelle, Jason Courtney, Traci Fields representing Boyer Land…
Read MoreHistoric Agreement Protects Bat Habitat Near Roy Blunt Reservoir
MILAN, Mo. — The North Central Missouri Regional Water Commission (NCMRWC) and the Missouri Conservation Heritage Foundation (MCHF) have finalized an agreement to establish a perpetual conservation easement around the Roy Blunt Reservoir to protect habitat for endangered bat species. The 1,644-acre easement, signed Thursday at Sullivan County Title in Milan, will mitigate for 1,236…
Read MoreJudicial Conference Honors Late Judge Tracey Mason-White
The Judicial Conference of Missouri formally recognized the life and service of the late Judge Tracey Mason-White during its annual meeting last month, adopting a resolution honoring her dedication to justice and the people she served. Judge Mason-White, who passed away late last year, was remembered for her integrity, compassion, and leadership both on and…
Read MoreCelebration of Life to be held for Michael Taylor
A Celebration of Life for Michael Taylor of Browning, Missouri will be held Saturday, November 1, 2025 at the Purdin Community Center in Purdin, Missouri. A lunch will follow at 11:30 with salutations/memories from family and friends. Michael passed away peacefully on June 6, 2025 at the St. Luke’s Hospice House in Kansas City, Missouri.
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