JACKSON — The Guardians of Liberty in Southeast Missouri will hear from Susan Burns at its November 4th meeting. Burns says she is fighting a “David and Goliath” battle. Ms. Burns will be joining us to share information about the wisdom of turning farm land into solar wastelands, so you do not want to […]
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JEFFERSON CITY, MO. – Missouri State Parks will hold its biannual Missouri Trails Advisory Board Meeting at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 1, at Jefferson Landing State Historic Site, 100 Jefferson St., Jefferson City. The agenda includes a discussion of the FY 2026 Recreational Trails Program Open Project Selection Process and the FY 2026 RTP Grant
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by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — A play with parallel narratives about people living through trauma and the toll exacted by war is set for Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s McLeod Theater, Nov. 6-9. “Ajax in Iraq” cast members rehearse ahead of the Nov. 6-9 performances in SIU Carbondale’s McLeod Theater. (Photo by Jessica Danielle
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By Jason Smith, member of Congress During my annual Farm Tour, I heard from farmers and ranchers across the Eighth District about the challenges our farm economy is facing, particularly the negative impact the Biden Administration’s inflation and supply chain crises have had on input costs. There has been longstanding, widespread concern: soybean and cotton
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Agriculture has announced the availability of Building our American Communities (BOAC) grant funds. The BOAC Program provides $12,000 annually to Missouri 4-H clubs and FFA chapters for projects aimed at developing and advancing Missouri’s rural communities. Twelve $500 4-H BOAC grants and 12 $500 FFA BOAC grants
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25 students are recognized for demonstrating Respect, Responsibility, Safety, and/or Empathy By Jim Beers CHESTER – On Thursday October 23, 2025, Chester Grade School presented its 4th set of “HIVE” awards for the 2025-2026 school year. These awards are presented twice each month throughout the year and students in grades Kindergarten through 8th Grade are
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. —Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe has provided an update on the serious implications of the Democrat-led federal government shutdown on Missouri state agencies and federal programs, which will soon impact even more Missouri families. “Senate Democrats are holding the federal government hostage, and even more Missouri families may soon be paying the price for
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JEFFERSON CITY – Celebrate Halloween with some spine-chilling facts and figures. Total spending in the nation for Halloween is estimated to reach $13.1 billion, with the average person spending $14.45. Indulge in a Cherry Mash from Missouri’s oldest candy company in St. Joseph or visit the Missouri State Penitentiary in Jefferson City for
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CHICAGO – As part of its commitment to ensuring consumer protections through effective regulation and professional licensing, the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) today successfully concluded hosting the 2025 Midwest Occupational Licensing Summit (MOLS). The day-and-a-half event brought together licensing regulators from Illinois and five other Midwest states to collaborate and share ideas
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SPRINGFIELD, IL – The Illinois Department of Central Management Services (CMS) has been honored with three awards from the National Association of State Chief Administrators (NASCA), recognizing the department’s transformational work in modernizing hiring, elevating public service leadership, and improving government operations for Illinoisans. The awards were presented on October 23 at NASCA’s annual Leadership
