February 22, 2026
On Saturday, Aug. 3, University of Missouri Extension will offer Mental Health First Aid training in Nevada. This groundbreaking eight-hour training course will give people the tools to identify when someone might be struggling with a mental health or substance use problem and to connect them with appropriate support and resources when necessary. One in
Buying a used car can be a smart financial decision, especially if your budget is limited. However, failing to do your homework before you buy can put you in a disastrous or even dangerous situation. Nationally, Better Business Bureau (BBB) has received more than 42,000 complaints about used car dealers in the last three years.
Scams can affect any consumer, but military personnel and their families are statistically more likely to fall victim to costly and embarrassing fraud. This is particularly true of active-duty service members. According to the 2018 Better Business Bureau (BBB) Scam Tracker Risk Report, active military, veterans and military spouses were only slightly more susceptible to
Finding a reliable pet sitter or boarding facility is critical for pet owners who travel. Besides entrusting the care of your furry, scaly or feathered friend to another person or business, using a sitter means that person will have access to your home. Common complaints Better Business Bureau (BBB) receives about kennels, boarding facilities and
Last week I supported legislation to provide much needed funding to address the humanitarian crisis unfolding on our southern border. This emergency bill provides $4.5 billion in funding for the border, including $3 billion in humanitarian aid. This funding will ensure those working in border control get paid as they wage the fight to stop
Greetings, My Fellow Missourians During my second year in legislation, the Hickory County license office had a dispute with the Department of Revenue (DOR) over the bidding process when they had a vacancy in their office. The DOR bidding process is to allow interested groups and individuals to bid to operate one or more Missouri
Ingredients: • 12 large frog legs • 1⁄2 c. vegetable oil • Grated peel & juice of 1⁄2 lemon • 3 T. minced purple onion 1 tsp. salt • 1 tsp. dried basil leaves 1 tsp. dry mustard • 2 T. chopped parsley Vegetable oil • 1⁄4 c. butter or margarine 1 clove garlic, minced
by Cassie Downs, Christian Blogger I’m a big fan of control. I like to know what’s happening and when it’s happening. I love having a plan and knowing I’m ready for whatever lies ahead. The very thought of the unknown makes me cringe, but it seems like that’s God’s favorite place for me these days,
Greetings, My Fellow Missourians It’s fescue Seed Harvest time throughout Southwest Missouri and our family like many others are busy combining fescue seed. Our cattle ranch’s objective is to turn forage to cash. We do that by grazing cattle on predominantly fescue grass inter seeded with legumes. One of the fringe benefits of growing Fescue
Governor Mike Parson announced that he plans to sign an executive order declaring state offices closed on Friday, July 5. “The Fourth of July reminds us of the freedoms we cherish as Americans and the brave men and women who have fought to preserve this great country. Missouri is known as a state that honors
