About

The Callao Courier is a local news publication serving Callao, Missouri and the surrounding Macon County area. We are a Chariton Media publication; we cover the public record and the community news that affects people where they live.

Our Coverage

We publish local news drawn from official public records and community sources. Regular beats include:

• Crashes and arrests, sourced from Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop B and local law enforcement
• Road conditions, work zones, and closures from the Missouri Department of Transportation
• Area school sports schedules and scores from MSHSAA
• Macon County government, including commission meetings, elections, and public notices
• Long Branch Lake and area park news
• Community events, business news, churches, schools, and reader submissions

Submit a Story or a Tip

If you know about something worth covering, we want to hear it. Send news tips, photos, event listings, milestones, and church and community announcements to callaocourier@charitonmedia.com, or use our submission form.

Advertise With Us

Local businesses can buy a classified, display, or sponsor ad directly through our ad shop. Pricing is transparent; ads run across the Chariton Media network when you choose multi-paper placement.

Disclaimer

Charges reported here are mere accusations and are not evidence of guilt. Evidence in support of the charges must be presented before a court of competent jurisdiction whose duty is to determine guilt or innocence.

Also From Chariton Media

The Callao Courier is part of a network of community papers across North Missouri:

• The Macon Chronicle
• The La Plata Record
• The Bevier Bulletin
• The Atlanta Missourian

Contact

Editorial: callaocourier@charitonmedia.com
Advertising: ads@charitonmedia.com