April 19, 2024
Greetings, My Fellow Missourians Well, it’s official! The Second Regular 99th Missouri General Assembly gaveled back into session at high noon on Wednesday, Jan. 3. My morning activities of the first day of session have become a tradition; for the 6th year in a row, I attended the Concord Baptist Church Annual Legislative Breakfast and
The Cole County Circuit Court handed the people of Missouri a victory in the months-long voter ID lawsuit filed by the ACLU on behalf of the NAACP and League of Women Voters.Judge Jon Beetem granted the Secretary of State’s motion to dismiss the lawsuit, denying the ACLU’s requests to stop the voter ID law. “Missouri’s
Following reports that U.S. House leaders are considering efforts to bring back congressional earmarks (by which taxpayer dollars are doled out for lawmakers’ pet projects, not based on merit or competition), U.S. Senator Claire McCaskill, the Senate’s leading Democratic opponent of earmarks, issued the following statement: “Earmarks are the swampiest of swamp creatures—and there’s no
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) Jan 1 – Arrest: Santana L Hudson, 29,
Sheriff Scott Keeler reported deputies made six arrests, took a report of stealing, a fraud report and a property damage report during the week of Dec. 25-Jan. 1, 2017. Warrant Arrests Dec. 28 – Michael Salisbury, 55, Lowry City, was arrested by a St. Clair County deputy during a traffic stop for a class D
Dec 19 – Driving while revoked/suspended at 1700 Rd, Nevada Domestic assault at 23500 block S 2325 Rd, Milo Dec 20 – Burglary at 200 block W Missouri Ave, Harwood Dec 23 – Report of driving while intoxicated at N Osage Ave, Nevada Dec 24 – Report of exceeding posted speed limit while at 54
EL DORADO CHRISTIAN VISITS COMMUNITY SPRINGS – The weather was cold and cloudy, but the smiles were warm and sunny on Wednesday, Dec. 13, at Community Springs Healthcare. El Dorado Christian Preschool through sixth grade students, were accompanied by ECS Elementary teaching staff and several high school students as they visited with residents and sang
by Eric Bohl Rural Missourians need action from the Missouri legislature on a number of issues this session. There are many important items that do need to be addressed, but two issues stand out as being critical to our long-term success. Road and bridge funding is rural Missouri’s top priority. Missouri Farm Bureau members have
The Cedar County Hospital Board of Trustees has announced the termination of the physician employment agreement with Barbara Chilton DO/Pediatrician.
Gov. Eric Greitens will deliver the 2018 State of the State Address at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 10. The annual message to the General Assembly will be held in the House of Representatives Chamber at the Missouri State Capitol. A live-stream of the message will be available at mo.gov.
