Area Breaking News
Community meeting coming for Highland sidewalk, trails master plan update on Feb. 17
By Charles Bolinger Editor • Calling all Highland speed walkers, joggers, runners and cyclists (heck, even roller bladers, too)! The city will host a community meeting to provide updates on the city’s sidewalk and trails master plan. The meeting is scheduled for Feb. 17 at 6:30 p.m. in city hall, 1115 Broadway. They will review…
Read MoreMadison County bridges may get some safety upgrades
by Randy Pierce • Three bridges located in unincorporated areas of Madison County were approved by the county’s board transportation committee on Feb. 4 after resolutions called for financial support and preliminary engineering services. With those recommendations expected to be presented in the form of legislation that will be considered by the full county board…
Read MorePublic packs Triad High School to oppose data processing center in Troy
Cloverleaf has until March 2 to submit a new proposal By Charles Bolinger Editor • At least 500 people crammed into the Triad High School Cafetorium on Feb. 10 most of whom were there to oppose any kind of data processing center coming to Troy. Even though the original concept for a data processing center…
Read MoreMaryville Board approves TIF redevelopment agreement
By Kathy Turner • With the Maryville Girl Scout Troop 222 in attendance to learn about government, the Maryville Board on Wednesday approved an ordinance for a TIF Redevelopment with Dental Wellness Center. Located at 2933 Maryville Road, the agreement will allow the business to expand their parking capabilities to meet the need identified with…
Read MoreThird Annual Clays for Childhood Cancer shoots off on March 7
Bring your FOID cards and your favorite gun to the Highland Pistol and Rifle Club to clock some clays! (see details below)
Read MoreLetter 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…
Read MoreUniversity 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…
Read MoreBearish 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…
Read MoreMexico 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.…
Read MoreSt. 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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