Fordland couple crafts leather books built to endure the years - and little hands. by Sara Schafer | sschafer@ruralmissouri.coop Shredded. That’s how Jacob Underwood found his 18-month-old daughter’s books when he went to wake her from her nap. She was already...
Missouri Disabled Sportsmen gives disabled hunters a shot at the outdoors. by Ricki Spargo | rspargo@ruralmissouri.coop It’s a cold, rainy Missouri day, deep in the woods of Shelby County. Most preteen boys are busy playing video games in the comfort of their...
Housemade catfish and more in Buffalo. by Paul Newton | pnewton@ruralmissouri.coop The kitchen is a busy place. John Phillips has hand-breaded tenderloins and chicken strips that have to be dropped in the deep-fryer so they’re served hot and fresh. He tends to the...
New book helps others journey to Missouri's Ozark mills. by Jim McCarty | jmccarty@ruralmissouri.coop Barbara Baird recalls one of her first trips as a columnist writing for the St. James Leader-Journal. Her The Accidental Ozarkian columns often led her to...
by Caleb Jones | cjones@amec.coop I firmly believe there’s a fortune to be made in televising fifth grade basketball games. If you haven’t witnessed one, you’re missing out on pure entertainment. The varying heights, speeds and skill levels make for an...
Priest established Glennonville and helped bring electricity to the Bootheel. They came from all walks of life, those “pioneers of power” who helped establish Missouri’s electric cooperatives. Farmers, small business owners, teachers, county Extension agents and...
Family favorites from Grandma's kitchen Cheesy Mushroom Chicken 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 1/2 cup flour 4 tablespoons butter 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced 1/2 cup chicken broth 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded 1/2 cup...
Electric cooperative leaders advocate for rural communities in Jefferson City by Sara Schafer | sschafer@ruralmissouri.coop photos by Sara Schafer, Ricki Spargo, Paul Newton and Sean Vanslyke The halls of the Missouri State Capitol buzzed with energy Feb. 3-4 as...
The Kay Brothers preserve and honor the rural music of their ancestors. by Sara Schafer | sschafer@ruralmissouri.coop photos by Sara Schafer and Paul Newton The energy connects everyone in the room. Fast-paced picking, sibling harmonies and homespun...
by Angie Jones-Wheeler | ajones@ruralmissouri.coop Are you looking for a romantic and relaxing getaway for two that is close to home? Or a fun weekend away with the girls? Check out these bed-and-breakfast inns located across our great state for your next vacation....