Capitol Perspectives: An Absence of Historical Perspectives

by Phill Brooks I’ve sought to focus these columns on historical perspectives to the current issues and activities in Missouri government. But Missouri now is dealing with something for which there are almost no historical similarities — at least not during my nearly four decades covering state government. The unprecedented aspects involving Gov. Eric Greitens

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BAND EXCELS AT COMPETITION

BAND EXCELS AT COMPETITION – Greetings from the Band World. On Saturday, April 21, the Bulldog Band took 10 students to the Mid-America Music Festival on the campus of Pittsburg State University. The students have been working for the past three weeks to prepare for this festival! The students pretty much prepare their solos on

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Hartzler praises Committee passage of Farm Bill

Congresswoman Vicky Hartzler (MO-04), a senior member of the House Agriculture Committee, praised the Committee’s passage of the 2018 Farm Bill. The Committee passed the measure by a margin of 26 to 20. “I am pleased that the Agriculture Committee has worked together to pass this important bill in a timely manner,” Hartzler said. “Missouri

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Love note from Jeff City

Greetings, My Fellow Missourians As I write this report, a great big dark cloud of uncertainty is hovering over the Capitol about charges pending against Governor Eric Greitens.  After the release of a report made by the House Special Investigative Committee on Oversight, and with new information that Attorney General Josh Hawley has evidence to

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CEDAR COUNTY SHERIFF

April 16 Received call of suspicious vehicle at County Corner Café. Report taken. Received call of suspicious person in Stockton area. Report taken. Received call of motorcycle theft on 360 Rd. El Dorado Springs. Report taken. Received request for welfare check on 1656 Rd. Deputy responded. Deputies made arrest for drug possession in El Dorado

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ST. CLAIR COUNTY SHERIFF

St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office News Updates April 16-20, 2018 Sheriff Scott Keeler reported deputies made three arrests during the week of April 16-20, 2018. Warrant Arrests John Bell (No Photo)- On April 18, John Bell, 61, Appleton City, was arrested by a St. Clair County deputy on a class B misdemeanor driving while intoxicated.

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VERNON COUNTY SHERIFF

April 11, unlawful use of weapon-subsection, S. 43, Nevada. April 12, property damage 2nd degree, 13900 block E. Utterback Rd., Nevada. April 14, stealing-firearm/explosive weapon/ammonuim, 22000 block E. E Hwy., Milo. April 15, structure fire, 17700 block S. 1700 Rd. Nevada. April 17, stealing, 2500 block S. M Hwy., Schell City. April 20, property damage

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EL DORADO SPRINGS POLICE REPORT

In the case of all arrests, it must be remembered that the charge is merely an accusation and all defendants are presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty. NOTE: Anyone having information concerning any alleged crimes are encouraged to contact the police department at 876-TIPS (8477) On April 17, 2018, officers responded to 109 East

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St. Clair County 5th Sunday

The St Clair County Baptist Association will hold its 5th Sunday services at Shady Grove Baptist Church on April 28 and 29. Saturday – 7 p.m. devotional – Bro Nate Mallard Sermon – Bro. Thomas Clemons Sunday – 10 a.m. – Sunday School 11 a.m. – Devotional – Bro Wayne Rash Sermon – Bro Lane

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Fifth Sunday services at Concord

The Cedar County Baptist Fifth Sunday services will be held April 27, 28 and 29 at Concord Missionary Baptist Church, six miles east of El Dorado Springs on Hwy. 54, turn north on DD Hwy. at Cedar Springs. Everyone is invited to attend. Friday night at 7:30 p.m. Devotional – Bro. D. J. Ford Sermon

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