January 2023

Kueker’s Nursery donates to Perry County Military History Museum

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PERRYVILLE – Kueker’s Nursery donates a portion of their November sale to the Perry County Military History Museum. Carlene Rauh, curator of the Perry County Military History Museum recently presented a “Certificate of Appreciation” to Brad Kueker, owner, and Madelyn Kueker, marketing director of Kueker’s Nursery and Landscaping for their generous donation to the Perry […]

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MSHP participates In human trafficking awareness initiative

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JEFFERSON CITY — Colonel Eric T. Olson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, announces the Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division will participate in a five-day Human Trafficking Awareness initiative January 9-13, 2023. This initiative is a concentrated effort to educate commercial motor vehicle drivers, motor carriers, law enforcement officers, and the general public about human

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Recreational use marijuana update

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JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Department of Heath and Senior Services reports there has been some confusion regarding the availability of personal cultivation applications. Drafters of Amendment 3 required that by Saturday, January 7, personal cultivation application forms and instructions be available on the DHSS website. It also required that by Feb. 6, DHSS must

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Resolve to make a difference in 2023 by volunteering with the American Red Cross

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CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – The American Red Cross needs your help in 2023 and is asking individuals in Missouri and Arkansas to consider making a New Year’s resolution to become a volunteer in the local community by helping support the Red Cross mission to prevent and alleviate human suffering.   Locally, 2,600 people volunteer with

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SIU School of Law, SIU Edwardsville team up to offer students joint law, MPA program

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by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — The Southern Illinois University School of Law and Southern Illinois University Edwardsville have joined to offer a JD/MPA program, which allows students to earn both degrees simultaneously with fewer courses, in turn providing enhanced career opportunities for leadership in public agencies and other fields.   The School of Law

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Six Southern Illinois legislators to host Marion legislative town hall meeting to address gun control

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SOUTHERN ILLINOIS – Six Republican southern Illinois legislators from the Illinois Senate and House of Representatives, including Rep. David Friess of Red Bud, will host a legislative town hall meeting in Marion later this month to address the issues of gun control legislation, new district map boundaries, and the upcoming legislative session.   The public

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Smith: Under Speaker McCarthy, House Republicans are united, ready to fight to get America back on track

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WASHINGTON – U.S. Representative Jason Smith (Mo.) released the following statement after U.S Representative Kevin McCarthy (Calif.) was elected as Speaker of the House:   “Under the leadership of Speaker McCarthy, House Republicans are united and ready to fight to deliver a stronger economy, a more accountable government, a safer nation, and a future built

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State of Missouri announces grant program to provide water safety and swimming lessons to underserved populations

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JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Department of Public Safety has announced the availability of a total of $300,000 in grant funding to assist Missouri community-based nonprofit organizations to provide water safety and swimming lessons to underserved populations.   Eligible grant expenses include personnel costs, including benefits and overtime; training- and travel-related expenses; equipment; and supplies.

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