May 2025

Aim for glory at the Open Outdoor 3D Archery Tournament Aug. 2 at Mark Twain Lake Archery Park

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) and the Missouri Conservation Heritage (MCHF) invite archers to compete at the Open Outdoor 3D Archery Tournament Saturday, Aug. 2 at Mark Twain Lake Archery Park in Monroe City. The tournament registration fee for this one-day, family-friendly event supports youth archery and outdoor programs. Calling all

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Class of 2025 says good bye to Perryville High School

PERRYVILLE – The Perryville High School Class of 2025 entered Perry Park Center Friday evening as students, and exited as graduates ready to embrace the futures they have planned. Diplomas were awarded to 208 students, some of whom graduated early and returned to walk the stage with their classmates.  Principal Shadrick Shafer welcomed the graduating

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Electric Cooperatives assist Ameren with storm recovery in St. Louis region

JEFFERSON CITY – In the wake of a devastating EF3 tornado that struck the St. Louis metropolitan area on May 16, Missouri’s electric cooperatives are stepping up to assist Ameren with power restoration efforts.  The deadly storm, with wind speeds topping 150 mph, left a trail of destruction across the city, damaging over 5,000 homes

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Governor Kehoe announces appointments to Missouri School Funding Modernization Task Force

JEFFERSON CITY – Building on the education priorities outlined in his inaugural State of the State Address in January, Governor Mike Kehoe announced the full slate of members appointed to the Missouri School Funding Modernization Task Force. The Task Force, established by Executive Order 25-14, is charged with reviewing and recommending changes to Missouri’s K-12 school

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Hawley demands insurance companies ‘Make Policyholders Whole’ in wake of devastating Missouri storms

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) has sent a letter to the presidents and CEOs of State Farm, Nationwide, Liberty Mutual, Travelers, Allstate, and American Family Insurance among others in the wake of the devastating storms that hit Eastern Missouri on Friday. Senator Hawley called onthe companies to uphold their end of the insurance contract as

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Legislation would end taxpayer-funded pharma ads

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Last week U.S. Senators Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) and Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.) introduced the No Handouts for Drug Advertisements Act, which would end federal subsidies for pharmaceutical company advertising. Current law allows pharmaceutical companies to claim business deductions on direct-to-consumer advertising, subsidizing their publicity at taxpayers’ expense. Direct-to-consumer advertising contributes to increased healthcare costs and

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Lemonade Stand Freedom Act goes to the governor’s desk

JEFFERSON CITY — The Lemonade Stand Freedom Act, sponsored by Missouri State Sen. Mary Elizabeth Coleman, R-Arnold, was approved and sent to the governor’s desk as the First Regular Session of the 103rd General Assembly came to a close on Thursday.   Early business ventures, whether lemonade stands, lawn care services or handmade crafts, are

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Lillian Smith awarded Foundation for Restoration scholarship

STE. GENEVIEVE – The Foundation for Restoration of Ste. Genevieve is pleased to announce that Lillian Smith, a senior at Ste. Genevieve High School, has been awarded the Foundation’s 2025 scholarship.     At the May 15 Board of Directors Meeting, President Michael “Skip” Weiler presented Lillian Smith with the 2025 scholarship with her parents

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