By Jason Smith, member of Congress Happy New Year! We can finally turn the page on 2024 – a year that was defined by crisis after crisis and immense hardship. Thanks to the American people electing a Republican-controlled Congress and sending President Donald Trump back to the White House, there are plenty of reasons to […]
JEFFERSON CITY — Three persons died in a traffic crash on Route OO in St. Francois County Christmas Eve. According to the accident report prepared by Missouri State Highway Patrol Trooper C. J. Walker and Sergeant T. Pulley a 28-year-old Valles Mines woman was the driver and two boys aged four and six were
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BOSTON, Mass. – Average gasoline prices in Missouri rose 10.2 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.77/g Monday, Dec. 23, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 3,940 stations in Missouri. Prices in Missouri are 3.3 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 5.9 cents per gallon higher than a year ago.
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JEFFERSON CITY, MO — Missouri Governor-Elect Mike Kehoe announced Major Michael A. Turner as the 25th Superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP). Major Turner will assume the role of Superintendent following the retirement of Colonel Eric T. Olson, effective February 1, 2025, and await Missouri Senate confirmation. “Appointing the next Superintendent of the Missouri
SPRINGFIELD – A Valle Catholic High School graduate has been named to the Fall 2024 Dean’s List at Drury University. Justin Basler earned the spot on Drury University’s Dean’s List by obtaining a grade point average of 3.6 or greater (on a 4-point scale) while carrying a full-time course load of 12 or more semester
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JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Missouri soybean farmers have once again achieved record-breaking yields, as highlighted in the Missouri Soybean Association (MSA) Yield Contest. The competition celebrates the state’s soybean producers and their remarkable accomplishments, with entries regularly boasting triple-digit yields. The contest, which includes participants from grower districts across the state, emphasizes the impressive versatility and
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By Holly Thompson Rehder, State Senator Merry Christmas y’all! I hope y’all are as excited as I am about this festive season of spending time with family and the message of God’s love for us through the birth of Jesus being everywhere. Christmas is such a special time! No matter the season of life I
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JEFFERSON CITY — Two persons suffered minor injuries in a traffic crash on Route A in Perry County Sunday night. Missouri State Highway Patrol Trooper J. S. Collier stated in his crash report that an 21-year-old woman from Altenburg and a 62-year-old woman from Frohna were taken to Mercy Hospital Perry for treatment.
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CHESTER – The Mississippi Valley Art Guild will offer several classes and activities in January. January 4th, Sat, 1-3pm, Kid’s Snowman party, ages 6+, free but must register. January 11th, Sat, 1-3pm,Teen Art Guild class & meeting, ages 10+. Free January 14th Tues & January 16th Thurs. 5:30-8:30pm, Stained Glass Creations. Beginners welcome.
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WASHINGTON – The Biden-Harris Administration announced a series of measures to address homelessness across the country, reaffirming the Administration’s commitment to ensuring all Americans have access to safe, stable housing. This includes updating regulations that streamline the repurposing of surplus federal properties for affordable housing and homelessness services, making resources available to a select number of
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