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Over the holiday weekend, four people in Missouri were hit and killed on train tracks. Three of the incidents occurred in the City of St. Louis and one in Ralls County near Hannibal. The Missouri Department of Transportation, Missouri State Highway Patrol and Missouri Operation Lifesaver remind pedestrians about the dangers of disregarding railroad crossing

Missouri Girls State I was blessed to get to speak to this outstanding group of young women about leadership and the privileges and opportunity we have in this country to make our voices heard and to serve others through public service. I know our country will be in good hands in the future as these

Millions of Americans came together in the streets, backyards, churches and meeting places of their hometowns to honor their fellow countrymen, past and present, as well as the wonderful land we all call home. Independence Day. While many celebrated the Fourth of July with our friends, families and neighbors by grilling hamburgers, shooting fireworks and

On July 5, Majority Caucus members of the Sanctity of Life Committee announced their initial results of the investigation into Planned Parenthood’s business model and methods by which they dispose human remains from aborted fetuses and whether any state dollars have been directly used in such activity. “For the past year the Missouri Senate has

“In supporting the proposed Grain Belt Express, Governor Nixon has chosen to align himself with an out-of-state corporation at the expense of the individual property rights of Missouri farmers and other landowners.  Even though the Governor announced purported landowner protections, the fact remains that property can be taken from landowners over their objections by giving

The Missouri Dairy Association (MDA) Board of Directors has pledged their support for four candidates in the upcoming Missouri primary election. “MDA is pleased to recognize and support four candidates who we consider sincere friends of the Missouri dairy farmer,” says MDA President Ted Sheppard and a dairy farmer from Cabool. “Our dairy farmers are

Other bills signed will protect those who rescue children left in vehicles, equalize child custody, and help adoptees obtain birth certificates; Governor vetoes bill to take away protections for consumers with motor vehicle extended service contracts Gov. Jay Nixon today signed Senate Bill 921, which strengthens the rights of crime victims and directs public colleges

Simple smartphones for seniors Dear Savvy Senior Can you recommend some smartphones that are specifically designed for seniors? My 75-year-old mother is interested in upgrading from a basic cellphone to a smartphone, but will need one that’s very easy to operate. Inquiring Daughter Dear Inquiring, I wrote about this topic just last year, but in

The relationships between aging and illness are sometimes subtle, but a positive attitude can go a long way toward good health in seniors according to Renette Wardlow, human development specialist, University of Missouri Extension. “The aging process makes older people more susceptible to disease and more vulnerable to physical and mental stress,” said Wardlow. But

John Lentini carefully considered his career options after leaving the Navy. He decided to leverage the leadership skills fostered in the military by starting a business in Asheville, North Carolina, specializing in search-engine optimization. “I had the infrastructure to do it, and there wasn’t a lot of competition,” says Lentini, owner of AshevilleSEO.org. “In Asheville,