By Jason Smith, member of CongressOur country, as best said by President Reagan, is a shining city on a hill. We are a beacon of freedom and hope that the rest of the world looks to and strives to emulate. Our values, our customs, and our spirit inspires people across the globe to strive for […]
Our father, George Edward Russell, 73 years old, was received by our Lord Jesus Christ on Thursday, May 19, 2022. Born in St. Louis on October 16, 1948, and then raised on a farm in Farmington, Missouri. He was taught by his loving parents, Leo and Neoma Russell the importance of family, hard work, and
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A funeral was held Saturday, May 14, 2022 for 65-year-old Carlos Mardale McMinn, who passed away Sunday, May 8, 2022, at his home near Patton, Missouri surrounded by family. He died as a result of complications after suffering a stroke that occurred almost a year ago. He was born December 16, 1956, in Blytheville, Arkansas,
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WASHINGTON – This week, U.S. Senator Roy Blunt (Mo.) joined 21 Republican senators in sending a letter to U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Robert Califf, M.D. to raise concerns over the Biden administration’s inadequate response to the nationwide baby formula shortage. The senators are seeking answers regarding when the Biden administration was made aware
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CHESTER – Anna Childs is the recipient of the Buena Vista National Bank 2022 Scholarship.Anna currently resides in Chester. She is presently working as a CNA at The Manor at Craig Farms and plans to attend SEMO to obtain her nursing degree.
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KANSAS CITY – A news release issued Thursday by Late Wednesday night five of the six Missouri Republican representatives voted against the Infant Formula Supplemental Appropriations Act, which would provide emergency funding to address the shortage of infant formula in the United States. Vicky Hartzler, Blaine Luetkemeyer, Jason Smith, Billy Long and Sam Graves voted against
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LENEXA, Kan. – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced its selection of technical assistance providers to receive $21.7 million in grant funding to support drinking water and wastewater systems that serve small and rural communities. This technical assistance funding builds on the agency’s recent announcement of $68 million in available funding for technical assistance
JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Department of Higher Education & Workforce Development has launched its first Community of Action to provide coaching and assistance in creating or expanding Summer Bridge Programs across the state. Summer Bridge Programs are an additional opportunity to develop pathways to learning at the critical juncture between high school and college.Six
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Fuel and Retail Association, representing Illinois gas stations and convenience stores, has announced it has officially filed a lawsuit in Sangamon County Circuit Court challenging a new state law requiring fuel retailers to post signs on gas pumps promoting temporary gas tax relief. As part of a broader tax relief package included in
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HILLSBORO – On Friday May 6th the Missouri State Senate approved House Bill 3004 following its passage by the Missouri State House of Representatives. HB 3004 appropriates a grant to “a port authority located in any county with more than 200,000 but fewer than 230,000 inhabitants, for assistance in port planning acquisition, or construction within
