April 2024

Resolution to safeguard voting process approved

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri House of Representatives has passed a resolution aimed at fortifying the state’s electoral process and ensuring the integrity of our elections.   Sponsored by State Representative Ben Baker, HJR 104 proposes to amend the Constitution to enshrine key voting procedures and requirements, passed with a majority vote, underscoring the legislature’s […]

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Senator Brian Williams sponsors legislation to extend temporary license plates

JEFFERSON CITY – Those who have recently purchased a vehicle and are having trouble paying the sales tax will get one extension on their temporary license plates thanks to legislation sponsored by Sen. Brian Williams, D-University City.   Senate Bill 1503 authorizes the Missouri Department of Revenue to reissue a temporary tag one time, allowing purchasers

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Senator Brian Williams’ ‘Clean Slate Bill’ streamlines expungement process

JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Brian Williams, D-University City, issued the following statement regarding his “clean slate” legislation, Senate Bill 763:   “Those who have made mistakes in the past and repaid their debt to society deserve a clean slate when restarting their lives. Unfortunately, far too many serve another sentence outside the penal system when their

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SIU Board of Trustees honors outstanding SIU students

SPRINGFIELD, Ill.— The Southern Illinois University System Board of Trustees and the Student Advisory Committee for the SIU System (SACSS) are honoring some outstanding students with the 2024 SIU System Distinguished Student Service Award.   Eight students from SIU campuses in Carbondale, Edwardsville and Springfield were recently honored at the SIU board meeting that was held

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SIU’s School of Theater and Dance to show farce ‘Criminal Genius’

by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — A play about what can happen when you don’t take responsibility comes to the Southern Illinois University Carbondale McLeod Theater stage next month. “Criminal Genius,” a farcical comedy of missteps, follows the struggles of three criminals in their unsuccessful arson attempt to torch a restaurant and will leave audiences

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A Long Overdue Step Forward

By Holly Thompson-Rehder, state senator Hi Y’all! The Senate is working very long days in the final weeks of session, but it has been absolutely wonderful when I do manage to get outside to see the vibrancy of spring in full affect. Sunshine does make you happier and more optimistic, as does seeing bipartisan, overdue

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Avatar: The Last Airbender In Concert is coming to the Fabulous Fox Theatre

ST. LOUIS, Mo. – Get ready for an unparalleled musical odyssey as Nickelodeon, GEA Live and Senbla proudly present: Avatar: The Last Airbender In Concert.     Immerse yourself in an over two-hour show with a live orchestra bringing the show’s iconic musical score to life, in perfect harmony with highlights and favorite moments from

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Ellie Dawkins and Blaine Rahn are Christ Our Savior Queen, King

EVANSVILLE – Christ Our Savior Lutheran High School held its 2024 prom at St. Patrick’s Center in Ruma. Ellie Dawkins and Blaine Rahn were crowned Queen and King.   Ellie is the daughter of Marie Dawkins and Blaine is the son of Mike and Michaelanne Rahn. The prom court Laura Bowlin, Alyssa Heimann, Ellie Dawkins,

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