May 2023

Attorney General Bailey releases statement on Kim Gardner’s resignation

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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey released the following statement after the resignation of Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner:  “There is absolutely no reason for the Circuit Attorney to remain in office until June 1st. We remain undeterred with our legal quest to forcibly remove her from office.  Every day she remains puts the city […]

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Governor Mike Parson proclaims May as Beef Month 

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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – On Thursday, on behalf of cattlemen and cattlewomen throughout the state, Governor Mike Parson proclaimed May to be Beef Month in Missouri. Governor Parson presented the proclamation at KC Cattle Company in Parkville. Missouri Director of Agriculture Chris Chinn and members of the Missouri Cattlemen’s Association and Missouri Beef Industry Council joined

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Governor Parson orders Capitol dome, Missouri Law Enforcement Memorial lighted blue in honor of fallen law enforcement officers 

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JEFFERSON CITY – Governor Mike Parson has ordered the Missouri State Capitol dome and Missouri Law Enforcement Memorial to be lit blue from sunset on Friday, May 5, 2023, until sunrise on Saturday, May 6, 2023.   “Behind every badge is a hero who has sworn to protect and serve, and for those who have

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Illinois Humanities releases landmark COVID-19 Relief and Recovery Report

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CHICAGO — Illinois Humanities’ landmark report, History Is Happening: The State of Humanities Organizations in Illinois During COVID-19, finds the state is positioned to build a thriving cultural ecosystem that can contribute to equitable recovery and improve livability for residents.   History Is Happening – which describes the context for the nearly $2.4 million in

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Illinois State Police assist local law enforcement peacefully resolve armed barricaded stand off

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DUQUOIN – Illinois State Police (ISP) Troop 10 officials announce the arrest of 61-year-old Randal C. Everitt of DuQuoin, IL, for two counts of Aggravated Assault (Class 4 Felony), two counts of Unlawful Use or Possession of Weapons by Felon (Class 3 Felony), and one count of Possession of Firearm Without Requisite Firearm Owner’s Identification Card

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May 4 ceremony honored police officers killed in line of duty

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SPRINGFIELD – The annual Illinois Peace Officers Memorial Service to honor law enforcement officers killed in Illinois in the line of duty, including 12 who died in late 2021 and during 2022, was held Thursday, May 4 at the Illinois Peace Officer Memorial sculpture on the Illinois State Capitol grounds in Springfield.   “This annual

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Missouri archers place in 2023 NASP Western National Bullseye and 3D Tournament

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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Student archers from Missouri’s National Archery in the Schools Program (MoNASP) traveled to Sandy, Utah last month to compete in the 2023 Western National Bullseye and 3D Tournament held April 28-29. MDC congratulates Sarcoxie High School for their success at the 2023 Western NASP National Tournament held in Sandy, UT. Pictured from

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Missouri felon sentenced to 66 months in prison for selling seven machine guns

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CAPE GIRARDEAU – A man from Dunklin County, Missouri, was sentenced Thursday to five and one-half years in prison for selling seven devices that convert AR-15-style rifles into fully automatic weapons.   U.S. District Judge Stephen N. Limbaugh, Jr. ordered the sentence for Lamad Cross, 24, of Kennett, Missouri, to run consecutive to any sentence

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