May 2024

Kris B. Mattingly

A funeral will be held Friday, May 31, 2024 for 64-year-old Kris B. Mattingly of Perryville, Mo. passed away Saturday, May 25, 2024 at St. Joe Manor in Bonne Terre, Mo. He was born October 14, 1959 a son of Bertrand Vincent Mattingly who preceded him in death and Margie Jean (Brewer) Mattingly who survives […]

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Blake Ashby calls on Cori Bush to affirm Israel’s right to exist

ST. LOUIS, Mo. —Better Party Candidate Blake Ashby calls on Rep. Cori Bush to publicly affirm Israel’s right to exist.   “Through numerous comments, Rep. Bush has seemed to suggest that the nation of Israel is somehow illegitimate, and that the Jewish Israeli citizens shouldn’t have the right to choose their government,” Ashby said. “Rep.

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Bost votes for 2024 Farm Bill

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Mike Bost (IL-12) celebrated House Agriculture Committee approval last night of the 2024 Farm Bill. This legislation will authorize agricultural and nutrition policy for the next five years.   The Farm Bill includes priorities Bost championed in the House, including protecting crop insurance, ensuring famers have access to credit, and

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Cannabis Business Association of Illinois applauds approval of measure to protect hemp consumers and limit the sale of intoxicating hemp products

SPRINGFIELD – The Cannabis Business Association of Illinois released the following statement following Senate passage of HB4293, the Hemp Consumer Products Act:   “The Hemp Consumer Products Act will license and regulate hemp consumer products such as CBD while banning the sale of dangerous synthetic hemp-derived intoxicants like Delta-8 that are sickening children and adults,” said Tiffany

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Capture Jobs Now Coalition applauds approval of SAFE CCS Act 

SPRINGFIELD – The Capture Jobs Now coalition, which includes business, labor, and agriculture groups, has issued the following statement after Senate passage of the SAFE CCS Act (SB1289), which now heads to the Governor’s desk:   “We thank Senate and House lawmakers for their support of the SAFE CCS Act, which establishes a regulatory framework to

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Christ Our Savior Lutheran High school holds graduation

Submitted article EVANSVILLE — Christ Our Savior Lutheran High school held its graduation service to recognize six young adults for their accomplishments.     Those graduating were Laura Bowlin, Ellie Dawkins, Alyssa Heimann, Blaine Rahn, Josh Sims and Aaron Wallace.   Pastor Hojnacki and Pastor Sims performed the service.   Principal Mrs. Prange and Board

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