From Talamanca to Versailles: The Costa Rican Chef Conquering Haute Pâtisserie in France

The rich aroma of Costa Rican cacao has filled the most exclusive halls of France. In an unprecedented milestone for national gastronomy, pastry chef Sebastián Arrieta secured first place at the prestigious Versailles Pastry Cup, held this week at the …

Versailles and Nashville named Inaugural “Trail Towns” by International Mountain Biking Association

INDIANA — In a major win for Indiana’s outdoor recreation industry, the International Mountain Biking Association (IMBA) has designated Versailles and Nashville as official Trail Towns. The honor, bestowed during the IMBA’s inaugural year of the program, …

More sex abuse charges filed against Versailles man

More charges have been filed against a Versailles man accused of sexually abusing a 13-year-old. On April 2, 2026, prosecutors charged James Wade Bruner, 37, of Versailles, Mo., with eight counts: three counts of First-Degree Rape with a Person Less Than …

PHOTO: Blue Star Memorial sign installed in Versailles

New summer garden pass launches as “The English Versailles” opens its doors this May

"Alongside the garden experience, visitors can step inside the House itself through three distinct tour options" This May, Boughton House, celebrated as the “English Versailles”, welcomes visitors not only for a rare chance to explore its …

Bulldogs dominate home meet

Rob Lafary Staff Writer Published in the Versailles Republican, April 30, 2026 PHOTOS BY RICH FOWLER Batesville’s Ella King and at right, Winston Garrett, came away as individual winners on Tuesday night. King won both the shot put and discus while Garrett …

Iran Hawks Salivating over Next Versailles

In Washington, the phrase “peace through strength” operates as a national security lullaby. The American Spectator captured this sentiment in its purest form when it argued that “U.S. foreign policy, spearheaded by Trump’s overarching view of peace through …

Versailles, Nashville land national ‘Trail Towns’ recognition

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Inside Versailles’ Newly Restored Royal Bedroom

A royal bedroom at the Palace of Versailles that has been under restoration since the 1980s has finally reopened to the public. The King’s Private Apartment has been restored to exactly how it looked on October 6, 1789, the very day that King Louis XVI and …

Judge sets $5M bond for Webster

Published in the Versailles Republican, April 30, 2026 KATHERINE GROSSMAN PHOTO Larry Webster II was led from the courthouse on Monday flanked by Indiana State Police Trooper Joseph Prather and Lt. Adam Hunger, Ripley County Sheriff’s Office. On Monday, …