News – Wednesday, March 25th 2026
The Bunker R-III School District will be having a Fish Fry for graduating seniors this Saturday from 10:00 in the morning to 2:00 in the afternoon at the Old Conway Feed Store. Join the district for a delicious meal to help support its graduating seniors. The menu includes a catfish plate with a choice of two sides from the following options: hush puppies, coleslaw, potato salad, or baked beans. Drinks and dessert may also be purchased separately. The cost is $10 with all proceeds going toward the senior trip and graduation. Carryout or local delivery is also available within the Bunker area, just call or text 573-851-9858 or 573-604-4241. Help spread the word and bring a friend to the event.
Students in Mr. Wofford’s creative writing class at the Salem High School competed for spots in the Unsolved issue of Young Writers, an organization which runs national writing contests for schools, helping to turn students’ imagination and creative talent into confidence and writing skills. The contest’s prompt asked students to create mystery-themed mini-sagas (100 word stories.) According to a representative from Young Writers, there were many entries and only the best entries submitted were placed in the issue. Those included in the Unsolved issue were local students Lilly Standley, Phoebe Taylor, Marshall White, and Ivan Brooks! Congratulations!
The City of Salem Parks & Recreation registration for ball season, including baseball, t-ball, and softball, is open now through April 9th for $35, with late registration available from April 10th through April 16th at $45. Practice is to start at the beginning of May with coaches to contact with more information. For more information on how to sign up, contact Parks Director Melissa DuBois by calling 573-729-6290 or emailing salemparks@salemmo.com.
The “Non”-Newlywed Game Show will be held in the evening of Friday, April 3rd at the Salem Community Center @ the Armory. Doors open at 5:30, and the game starts at 6:30. This event is sure to be a night of laughter as local couples compete to see how well they really know each other in the “Non”-Newlywed Game Show. This year’s couples are Brian & Candi Mink, Wes & Kendra Mobray, Jake & Marissa Conway, andShane & Leanna Paine. Tickets are $25 and available at the Salem Community Center @ the Armory. For more information or questions, call 573-729-8163.
The Salem Area Arts Council “Creative Arts Center” will be hosting a Kids’ Art Camp from June 22nd through June 26th, called “Libby’s Art Adventure Camp.” Ticket sales start April 1st and close on June 18th. The camp will be hosted by Tana Kettner, Danielle Norris, Hannah Heithold, Nicole Curtis, and other teachers at the Creative Arts Center. The target age range will be those aged 6 to 16. The art camp will be 8:00 in the morning to noon with light snacks provided. All proceeds gathered will go toward Arts Center renovation projects. For more information or to sign up, visit sacba.org and click on “Salem Creative Arts Center.” Then, click on “browse and register for events.”
The Salem Memorial District Hospital is offering a 20% tax season discount between now and May 31st. The discount is offered to all patient accounts, regardless of insurance status; the account must be paid in full during the discount period; and patients must call patient account services to have the discount applied. Contact patient account services at 573-729-6626 to learn more or make a payment.
The Sleep in Heavenly Peace, or SHP, Dent County Chapter will be holding its community meeting in the afternoon of April 6th from 5:30 to 6:30 at the Salem Armory Walden Conference Room, with discussions including events, needs, and more. Updates from the local chapter can be found on its Facebook page at facebook.com/shpdentco. Volunteers are welcomed from all ages. Contact the Dent County SHP chapter at 1-844-432-2337 for more information or visit the chapter’s website at shpbeds.org/chapter/mo-dent-co.