BBB warns scammers offering student loan “forgiveness”

As COVID-19’s impact on daily life lessens, student loan borrowers whose repayments were paused due to COVID-19 may be considering their options for resuming payments on this potentially life-altering debt. This may lead some borrowers to look into debt consolidation. Better Business Bureau (BBB) cautions borrowers to research these options carefully and not give in

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New MDC fall hunting booklets available

Missouri deer and turkey hunters and waterfowl and dove hunters can get the most current information on upcoming fall hunting from the Missouri Department of Conservation’s (MDC) 2021 Fall Deer and Turkey Hunting & Regulations Information booklet and Migratory Bird and Waterfowl Hunting Digest 2021-2022, available where permits are sold and online. The 2021 Fall

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New director

FOR A WHILE – Teresa Hoover spoke at the Chamber of Commerce meeting on Thursday, July 8, and introduced herself as the interim director. She’s volunteered to help out at the Chamber of Commerce office until a permanent director can be found.

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The Band Plays On

Municipal Band Making Preparations for Picnic We had another weekend of beautiful weather which we greatly appreciated! We are having a good time playing for crowds every night and we are thankful for each and every one who comes out to hear YOUR Band play. We have one more weekend before the Picnic. So for

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Governor Parson Signs SB 51

Governor Mike Parson signed SB 51 into law, which protects health care providers, businesses, religious organizations and others from being held liable in COVID-19 exposure civil actions. “When COVID-19 first struck Missouri, health care providers, manufacturers, businesses, churches, schools, and other entities quickly altered their operations to protect public health and accommodate the needs of

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Learn about the benefits these reptiles provide to people

Snakes are among Missouri’s most misunderstood animals. That’s unfortunate because underneath a snake’s frightful reputation is an animal that performs valuable pest-control services for humans and, with the exception of a few venomous species, is relatively harmless. People can learn more about snakes at the Missouri Department of Conservation’s (MDC) free virtual program “Naturalist Notes

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Explore Missouri’s outdoors through Agents of Discovery mobile app

Learn about Missouri’s fish, forest, and wildlife by completing outdoor missions using the free mobile gaming app! Looking for a new way to explore and learn about Missouri’s outdoors? The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) encourages kids and adults to check out the free mobile gaming app, Agents of Discovery. MDC is partnering with the

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City of Walker to hold board meeting

The City of Walker Board of Aldermen will meet for their July monthly meeting at at 7 p.m. Tuesday July 20, in the Walker Community Building. Walker City Council meetings are open to the public. City of Walker, 103 N. 5th Street, Walker. Telephone: 417-465-2230.

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Fire report for week of July 4

On Monday, July 5, at 3 p.m. the Fire Department was dispatched to a brush/grass fire in Vernon County on Logan Rd. Five trucks and 17 firefighters responded. On Sunday, July 11, at 3:21 a.m. the fire chief was dispatched to investigate a reported fire. A brush fire was found burning and no structures were

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Gov. Parson signs four bills into law

Governor Mike Parson signed four bills into law. SB 5 – Relating to Taxation: Extends the sunset for the Advanced Industrial Manufacturing (AIM) zones program from August 28, 2023 to August 28, 2030. SB 44 – Relating to Public Utilities: Prohibits local governments from banning certain types and sources of energy, modifies provisions relating to

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