Lloyd Stark News Today

On Jan. 13, 1939, dozens who lost their WPA jobs filled the gallery inside City Hall, demanding relief.

Editor’s note: Following is the conclusion of a three-part story series by contributing writer Brent Engel. It contains language that some may find objectionable. Discretion is advised.

Editor’s note: Following is the first part of a story series by contributing writer Brent Engel. It contains language that some may find objectionable. Discretion is advised.

Once a Democratic stronghold, the northeast Missouri-based 18th District turned to Republicans thanks to national realignment and perhaps conservative media.

Once a Democratic stronghold, the northeast Missouri-based 18th District turned to Republicans thanks to national realignment and perhaps conservative media.

Once a Democratic stronghold, the northeast Missouri-based 18th District turned to Republicans thanks to national realignment and perhaps conservative media.

Sept. 3, 1865: Father John Cummings is arrested after saying Mass at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Louisiana. His crime? Failing to recite the new state constitution’s “loyalty oath” enacted

While serving on the front lines in France during World War I, Lt. Col. James Rieger might have avoided direct threats to his safety by ordering subordinates to perform dangerous tasks.

Close In observance of Missouri’s bicentennial on Aug. 10, the Louisiana Area Historical Museum is opening an exhibit of flags that have flown over the state from the 1700s to today. Pictured is museum board member Stephen Moss unfurling a banner used at the time of the Lewis and Clark Corps of Discovery expedition. Nine flags and a Native American display will be featured in the museum’s Stark Brothers Nurseries room, which has a high ceiling. Plaques underneath will ...