March 2023

Lewis A. Riddick III

Lewis A. Riddick III, 57, of Perryville, Missouri passed away Friday, March 3, 2023 at his residence. He was born April 13, 1965 in Hayti, MO, to Lewis and Jo Alice (Smith) Riddick Jr. Lewis was Truck Driver. He was a US Army Veteran and member of AmVets. He loved to play video games, listen […]

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Attorney General Bailey files lawsuit against contractor in St. Louis County for unlawful business practices

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – In an effort to protect consumers, Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey announced today that his office filed a civil action against William J. Raymond for unlawful business practices. “As Attorney General, I want to enforce the laws as written, which includes holding those who rip off innocent Missourians accountable,” said Attorney General Bailey. “My Consumer

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Attorney General Bailey files brief to protect religious liberty, Free speech rights of Louisville wedding photographer

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – In an effort to protect the Constitution and the guarantee of individual liberties it provides, Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey joined a coalition of 21 states in filing an amicus brief before the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit supporting the religious liberty and free speech rights of a Louisville wedding photographer to decline to take custom photographs at a

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Check your vehicle for recalls during Vehicle Safety Recalls Week

KANSAS CITY — The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) mission is simple: Keep people safe on America’s roadways. One way we work to accomplish this task is through Vehicle Safety Recalls Week March 6-12, 2023. The safety week coincides with the start of Daylight Saving Time, which begins Sunday, March

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Cory Asbury with CAIN to perform August 16 at Missouri State Fair

SEDALIA – On Wednesday, Aug 16 Christian artists Cory Asbury and CAIN will take the Missouri State Fair Grandstand stage, presented by CFM Insurance, at the 2023 Missouri State Fair. Tickets are $35 for track and $25 for grandstand.   Fueled with a passion to see people encounter the love of the Father, Cory Asbury is a songwriter, singer,

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Gibson Center partners with Community Counseling Center

STE. GENEVIEVE – The Gibson Center for Behavioral Change and Community Counseling Center with the ribbon cutting of the brand new Behavioral Health Crisis Center (BHCC). Special thanks to Governor Mike Parson, Missouri Department of Mental Health and the Missouri Behavioral Health Council for making this needed service possible. To learn more about the BHCC

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Go Fund Me account set up to help pay for funeral expense for IBEW Local 1 member

STE. GENEVIEVE – A Go Fund Me account has been set up to help pay for funeral expenses for IBEW Local member Charles Raymond Ticer.   Brother Ticer, of Ste. Genevieve, Mo, died suddenly Feb. 15, 2023 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Chesterfield. The 68-year-old had no life insurance. His wife, Sam Ticer, is organizing

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Illinois Hotel & Lodging Association advocates for legislation to strengthen protections for hotel workers

CHICAGO – The Illinois Hotel & Lodging Association (IHLA) has announced its key legislative initiatives for the year, including passage of a measure that would help hotels better protect employees from verbally abusive customers.   As abuse by customers toward front-line workers continues to rise, the IHLA is working to ensure that protections are codified into

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MLC food-grade operations now FSSC 22000 certified

From Food Safety Magazine STE. GENEVIEVE – Mississippi Lime Company (MLC) has completed a certification to assure that all of its food-grade operations meet the standards of FSSC 22000, a food safety management scheme recognized by the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI).   MLC has already achieved good results with AIB auditing and certification at

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