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An Anti-AI Etsy is Here, and It’s Called Fybe
The amount of people expressing frustrations and concerns regarding Etsy has been climbing over the years, especially with the rising use of drop shipping and AI content. One thing that makes sellers want to avoid Etsy completely as well was their always increasing fees. Etsy was originally a marketplace for small businesses who wanted to…
Missouri State Representative Candidates Discuss Their Plans for General Election in November
With Missouri’s Primary Election completed on August 4th, Missouri is now preparing for the General Election in November.For the Federal General Election in November, Marion County residents will be voting on three Amendments: 3, 7, and 8, as well as Candidates on the State and Federal level, including State Representative, U.S. House District 6, Missouri…
From Injury and CRPS to Heels and Public Speaking: Natalie Miller’s Next Steps After Recovery
In September of 2024, like any normal day, turned chaos for the Miller family. Lacey and Nathan Miller’s daughter Natalie was stepped on by a cow and was treated in St. Louis for two weeks.What started with normal recovery from the injury to her left calf, around April or May of 2025, Natalie developed Complex…
Citizens of Palmyra Filed a Petition Against Data Centers at City Council Meeting
Citizens of Palmyra, Missouri say No to Data Centers.
The Early Passion for Books that Fueled Marissa Larae to Become a Published Author
Book Signing on August 8th The average age of a published author is 30. For Marissa Larae, it was about building her passion and career. Marissa published a children’s book as a child, but published her first novel this year at 18. Her love for books came from reading fantasy, with her favorite book series…
Abortion is Legal in Missouri Again, but For How Long?
The endless battle between politicians going against the opinion of their people’s vote and how they are trying to stop the people’s vote in August.
Josh Hawley’s Failures as a Missouri Watchdog—and What His Senate Career Signals
Missouri has heard a familiar promise from Josh Hawley: stand up to wrongdoing, demand accountability, and protect everyday people from institutions that put themselves above the law. The record, spanning his years as Missouri attorney general and his time in the U.S. Senate, shows a different pattern: public emphasis on “justice” and “fairness,” paired with…
Marion County Candidates Divided on Governor Kehoe’s $15 Billion Google Data Center Deal
By Ella Aguilar – Published on June 3rd, 2026 @ Palmyra Spectator NEW FLORENCE, Mo. — Governor Mike Kehoe’s announcement of a $15 billion Google data center investment in neighboring Montgomery County is drawing mixed reactions from congressional candidates vying to represent Marion County and District 6, revealing a split among local leaders over economic…
One Year After Graduating From Mizzou
A year ago, I graduated from the University of Missouri. And honestly, what I remember most about graduation day was wanting it to be over. Not because I wasn’t proud, but because by the time I crossed the stage, I was exhausted. Originally, I didn’t even want to walk the stage. If it were entirely…