October 2022

Donald Elmer Prevallet

Donald Elmer Prevallet, 88, of Blytheville, Arkansas passed away Thursday, October 27, 2022 at Heritage Square Nursing Home. He was born March 16, 1934 in St. Louis, MO to Elmer H. and Norma A (Muench) Prevallet. Donald grew up in Perryville, Missouri and graduated from Perryville High School in 1952. He attended Valparaiso University and […]

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Biden-Harris administration announces Mo grant funding to improve port infrastructure, strengthen supply chains, lower costs 

WASHINGTON – On Friday, the U.S. Department of Transportation announced more than $8 million to fund a project in Missouri to improve port facilities through the Maritime Administration’s Port Infrastructure Development Program. The funding, made possible by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and additional Congressional appropriations, helps improve supply chain reliability through increased port capacity and

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BOAC Grants Available

JEFFERSON CITY – The Building our American Communities Grant Program provides $12,000 annually to Missouri 4-H clubs and FFA chapters for projects aimed at developing and advancing Missouri’s rural communities.     Twelve $500 4-H BOAC grants and 12 $500 FFA BOAC grants are awarded annually, two per each of the six districts.   Projects

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Drought reports requested 

JEFFERSON CITY – Drought conditions across the state are worsening under continued warm, dry and sometimes windy conditions and are not expected to improve soon, according to the Missouri Department of Natural Resources (DNR). DNR is asking for the public’s assistance, encouraging people to submit reports about drought conditions in their local area. Drought-related information

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Governor Parson announces $1 Million ‘Missouri Blue Scholarship’ Fund to assist law enforcement academy recruits

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Governor Mike Parson Friday announced the launch of the $1 million “Missouri Blue Scholarship” fund to help attract more Missourians to law enforcement careers and address officer shortages in law enforcement agencies across Missouri. The Missouri Blue Scholarship pays $5,000 toward the cost of a Missouri resident attending a law enforcement academy in the state. Missouri

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Gunther, Havlat, Knauss, and Veterans Day

By Joseph Reagan, Director of Military and Veterans Outreach for Wreaths Across America and Afghanistan Veteran. COLUMBIA FALLS, Maine— The 11th hour has become synonymous with Veterans Day, originally called Armistice day, in recognition of the document signed at the 11th hour, or the 11th day, of the 11th month. In reality, the Armistice ending the war to end all wars was

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Happy Birthday to Girl Scouts’ Trail Blazer Juliette Gordon Low

SPRINGFIELD, Mo.– This October 31 Girl Scouts all over will be celebrating the birthday of our founder Juliette Gordon Low. Juliette paved the way for every Girl Scout by living a life of courage, confidence, and character. Girls will celebrate by hosting birthday parties in honor of her, host team meetings, and of course earn

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MoDOT extends over width hauling permit to aid hay movement

JEFFERSON CITY – Continued drought conditions through much of the state have prompted the Missouri Department of Transportation to extend the special overwidth hauling permit for hay at no cost through Dec. 1, 2022. Loads must be of legal height, length and weight. Permits can be requested online using the MoDOT Carrier Express online service. To

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