August 2023

Richard S. Brownlee Missouri Local History Grant applications due September 15

ST. LOUIS – The State Historical Society of Missouri is seeking proposals to help Missouri cultural heritage institutions preserve and provide access to local history. Brownlee Local History Grants of up to $500 are available for the preservation of historical records or for education and programming activities. A maximum of $5,000 will be awarded this

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Securities Division settles with Raymond James

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft’s securities division announced that Raymond James & Associates has settled allegations over failure to supervise at least one of its former agents in the firm’s St. Louis office who engaged in discretionary trading without obtaining prior customer authorization.   According to the consent order signed August 2, Ashcroft’s office found

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Small business owners continue to manage challenging economic environment in July

JEFFERSON CITY – The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index increased 0.9 of a point in July to 91.9, marking the 19th consecutive month below the 49-year average of 98. Twenty-one percent of owners reported that inflation was their single most important problem in operating their business, down three points from June.   “With small business owners’ views about

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Ste. Genevieve County Sheriff’s report

STE. GENEVIEVE – The Ste. Genevieve County Sheriff’s Office has released its latest reports for the week ending August 4th. Arrested Persons: 5  (The individuals listed below have been formally charged all other individuals cannot be listed at this time) Alarm Activation: 7 Assault: Assist Other Agency: 4 Animal Control: 22 Bomb Threat: Brush Fire: Burglary:

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Summary of SB 190

STE. GENEVIEVE – This is the official summary of Senate Bill 190, which provides tax relief to senior citizens in Missouri.   This is taken verbatim from the Missouri Senate website.   SS/SB 190 – This act modifies provisions relating to the taxation of seniors.   PROPERTY TAX CREDIT   This act authorizes a county

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2023 Marissa Coal Festival

August 11-13 Schedule of Events Marissa Village Park Bingo Friday and Saturday 6PM-10PMTruck Pull Friday 7PMMiners Meet n Greet Saturday 8-10AMKiddy Peddle Pull Saturday register 9:15AM, start 9:30AMTractor Pull Saturday 10AMTouch a Truck Saturday 10AM-NOONCar Show Saturday 10AM-2PMCornhole Tournament Saturday register 2PM, play 3PMFireworks Saturday at duskParade Sunday 4PMQuilt Raffle tickets $2 drawing Sunday 8PM

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