August 2023

AG’s office assists Franklin County prosecutor in obtaining conviction for 1987 murder

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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey announced Monday that his office’s Cold Case Unit assisted the Franklin County Prosecuting Attorney in obtaining a second-degree murder conviction in connection to the long-unsolved death of Karla Delcour in 1987. “As Attorney General, I want to send the message that my office will persist in obtaining justice […]

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Drought Assessment Committee meets Aug. 22 to discuss coordinated state, federal response

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JEFFERSON CITY, M0. – The Missouri Department of Natural Resources’ Drought Assessment Committee will convene Aug. 22 to discuss a comprehensive state and federal response to drought conditions affecting various portions of the state.     It will be the committee’s third meeting since Governor Mike Parson issued a drought alert May 31 with Executive

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HB3456 signed into law: Rep. Friess comments

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RED BUD, Ill. – Illinois State Representative David Friess’ (R-Redbud) legislation (HB3456) to protect and develop the World Shooting and Recreational Complex, a Department of Natural Resources facility in Sparta, IL., was signed into law Monday. This recreational facility is owned by the Department of Natural Resources, who can no longer afford to maintain the

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Illinois Manufacturers’ Association announces Third Annual Lynne Mohr Memorial Bike Ride

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SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Manufacturers’ Association (IMA) is proud to announce the third annual Lynne Mohr Memorial Bike Ride, which will raise funds to support students pursuing careers in the skilled trades and manufacturing. This year, the “Big Sky Bicycle Ride – The Arctic Circle,” will take place from August 8 – September 4 along the Atlantic coasts

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Laytex paint recycling program becomes law in Illinois

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SPRINGFIELD – Homeowners throughout Illinois have something in their basement or garage that should be discarded, but until now, there hasn’t been a means to get rid of it safely: unused household paint. Legislation sponsored by State Senator Linda Holmes that establishes a program to dispose of household paint was signed into law by the governor

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MRV Banks welcomes Amy Lord as Cape Girardeau Banking Center manager and consumer lender

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CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – MRV Banks is proud to announce Amy Lord has joined the team as its newest Banking Center Manager, Consumer Lender and Assistant Vice President. Lord has more than 17 years of experience and will work at the Cape Girardeau banking center. “Amy and I began our banking careers around the same time

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R.P. Lumber acquires Wright Building Center in Sparta

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EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. – R.P. Lumber Co., Inc. has acquired the Sparta, IL location of Wright Building Center, a long-time industry presence in Southwestern Illinois.     “For 39 years, Wright Building Center has served the citizens of the Randolph County area, and we are thrilled to have their team join the R.P. Lumber family,” said

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