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Letter to Times-Tribune readers from newspaper publisher

Dear Times-Tribune Readers, With some recent changes in the local media, The Times-Tribune has decided to start covering local government, sports and local events in Highland. We believe that all communities deserve a quality news source and a local newspaper.   Many of you already know about and use the Shopper, located in Highland. Now, you…

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University of Arkansas Chancellor’s List includes area students

FAYETTEVILLE, AR — The University of Arkansas is recognizing students for earning a place on the Fall 2025 Chancellor’s List, the university’s highest academic honor for undergraduates during the semester. To qualify for the Chancellor’s List, undergraduate students must attain a 4.0 grade-point average for the semester while completing at least 12 credit hours of…

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Bearish USDA estimates alter marketing plans

By RHIANNON BRANCH FarmWeek  USDA’s January crop production estimates cast a long shadow over the grain markets. Bearish news of a 17-billion-bushel U.S. corn crop sent shockwaves through the markets since Jan. 12 and threw a wrench in many farmers’ marketing plans to start the year. Marion County Farm Bureau President Steve Brummel said he…

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Mexico border closure the wildcard of 2026 cattle market

By RHIANNON BRANCH FarmWeek  Cattle prices remain historically high as the U.S. slowly begins to rebuild its herd amid strong demand, but the direction of the cattle market in 2026 will largely depend on when the border with Mexico is reopened. Mike Murphy with CattleFax said cattle market fundamentals remain positive so far this year.…

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St. Louis Downtown Airport strengthens role as regional economic engine in 2025 

By Tribune Staff  • ST.LOUIS – St. Louis Downtown Airport (KCPS), a premier general aviation airport located just minutes from the Gateway Arch in St. Clair County, Illinois, grew in its role as a regional economic engine in 2025. Throughout the year, KCPS experienced significant tenant investments and improvements in airport infrastructure, while continuing to…

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Triad sends four Lady Knight grapplers to Sectionals

By Ray Popkess   Granite City High School hosted the IHSA Girls’ Regional this past weekend where Triad came away with a fifth place team finish and will send four individuals to the sectional tournament in Virden, Illinois this weekend. Beckah Burrelsman took home first place. She defeated her quarterfinal and semifinal opponent via pinfall…

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Troy Feb. 12 planning commission meetings move to Triad High School 

By Tribune Staff • The next Troy Planning Commission Meetings have been relocated from Troy City Hall to the Triad High School Cafetorium, located at 703 U.S. Highway 40, to allow for greater attendance.  The Feb. 12, 2026 schedule is as follows:  Planning Commission Public Hearing: 6 p.m. (subject: Hampton Glen Villas)  Planning Commission Meeting:…

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