Lion Staff Report

Our reporting covers a wide range of issues facing American families and culture, especially related to the education of children and youth.

Public Education
Watch: Parents brawl at kindergarten graduation in Arkansas

A fight broke out between adults attending a kindergarten graduation in West Memphis, Arkansas, on Wednesday. Wild brawl breaks out at kindergarten graduation — kids… Read More

May 30, 2025
Culture
‘Steady’ and ‘conservative’: The Lion racks up 11 awards at annual conference

Ten honors and an overall “Award of Merit” were earned by The Lion at a journalism contest hosted last week by the Evangelical Press Association, bringing the publication’s award total… Read More

May 13, 2025
World
American elected as pope: Cardinal Robert Prevost, from Chicago, named Pope Leo XIV

Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost of the United States has been elected the 267th pope, becoming the first American pontiff in history. Thursday’s decisive vote by the College of Cardinals came… Read More

May 8, 2025
Culture
MU Health ‘out of network’ for Elevance Health/Anthem patients after insurer fails to reach agreement

Declining health outcomes in rural Missouri are getting worse after Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield failed to agree with University of Missouri Health Care on higher reimbursement rates for… Read More

April 17, 2025
Culture
2 dead, 6 wounded, gunman in custody after shooting at Florida State University

A 20-year-old is in custody after allegedly opening fire and killing two people on the campus of Florida State University. The gunman and at least six others are reportedly injured,… Read More

April 17, 2025