The Mile Marker Monday, October 05, 2026
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Ty's Take
A woman from Eldon lost her life on Highway 63 this week, and the details are still coming in, but there's not much that needs explaining when a motorcycle meets pavement at speed. These accidents happen too often in Callaway County, usually when the weather turns nice and riders are thinking about anything but the next curve. Meanwhile, down at the lake, the Women's Big Bass Bash keeps drawing competitors who know these waters better than most men do, and it's worth noting that the tournament circuit has shifted enough that skill with a rod matters more than who's holding it. Hard to find much comfort in that contrast, but it's the week we're in.
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Eldon Woman Killed In Motorcycle Crash On Hwy 63
An Eldon woman died in a motorcycle crash on Highway 63 in Callaway County after her bike ran off the road and hit a cable barrier. The accident occurred Saturday afternoon in the 12,000 block of Highway 63, and the woman was pronounced dead at the scene despite wearing a helmet.
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Eldon Woman Killed in Callaway County Motorcycle Accident
Jessica Baker of Eldon won the fall Big Bass Bash Tournament at Lake of the Ozarks with a 6.18-pound bass, taking home $100,000 in cash and a $100,000 boat. The tournament distributed more than $460,000 in total prizes, with future events scheduled for April 17-18 and October 2-3 in 2027.
Women Rise to the Top in Big Bass Bash Tournament
Move over guys…the top spot and winner of $100,000 cash and a $100,000 boat in this year’s fall Big Bass Bash Tournament at Lake of the Ozarks is Jessica Baker. Baker caught her 6.18 pounder in the 11:00am-1:00pm time slot and weighed it in at Alhonna Resort on Saturday. Pocketing a nice $20,000...
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