The Missouri House of Representatives has given final approval to Senate Bill 391, legislation that would prevent counties from passing health ordinances aimed at large agricultural operations. The House voted 103-44 to approve the bill, which would prevent county health boards or county commissioners from passing standards stricter than state law. The Missouri House of […]
Hunters and anglers can add fresh wild game and fish to their Memorial Day menus. The Missouri Department of Conservation reminds Missourians that squirrel and black bass seasons open May 25, the Saturday before Memorial Day. SQUIRRELS The open season on eastern gray and fox squirrels runs from May 25 through Feb. 15, 2020. Allowed […]
Show-Me-Select Replacement Heifers averaged $1,891 at Fruitland on May 3rd during the second of four spring sales. This price topped last year by $100, said Erin Larimore, sale coordinator and University of Missouri Extension regional specialist, Jackson. The 117 heifers came from 16 herd owners in the MU program that improves beef herd replacements. The […]
Numerous awards and honors were presented during the annual Trenton FFA banquet Friday evening. The banquet concluded with the installation of officers for the 2019-20 school year. The Trenton FFA President will be Grace Allen, Vice Presidents are Mackenzie McAtee and Allena Allen. Other officers are Secretary McKenna Cox, Treasurer Kayli Crawford, Sentinel Kidridge Griffin, […]
The 76th Annual Laredo School Alumni Banquet will be next week. Former students, faculty, and friends are welcome to the event in the school gym on May 11th. Doors will be opened at 4 o’clock that afternoon, and dinner will be served at 7 o’clock. Attendees are invited to bring souvenirs and wear the school […]
Governor Mike Parson signed HB 14 to ensure that the state has the necessary funds to operate through Fiscal Year 2019. The supplemental appropriations bill allows for the continued current operations of Missouri state government. The Truly Agreed to and Finally Passed Fiscal Year 2019 supplemental HB 14 totals $468 million, including $189 million General […]
An estimated 350 black bears call southern Missouri home, and as the spring season gets underway, these magnificent mammals leave their winter dens in search of food. The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is reminding Missourians to be proactive and “Be Bear Aware.” MDC Resource Scientist and Furbearer Biologist Laura Conlee said it is imperative […]
The oath of office has been administered for four positions on the Galt Board of Aldermen. The oath was administered to Jessica Gannon for mayor, and Jay Blackburn, Jason Grindstaff, and Sierra Fletchall for Aldermen at Large. Galt City Clerk Ashley Campbell reports Gannon was appointed last year to fill the position of Mayor. Blackburn […]
FFA members from across the state will meet in Columbia, April 25-26, at the 91st Missouri FFA Convention to honor fellow members for outstanding achievements, conduct association business, elect new officers and participate in leadership workshops. For the first time, convention sessions will be viewable at https://Livestream.com/MoDESE/MoFFA. “Cultivate Tomorrow, Today” is the theme for this […]
An Independence, Missouri, man was convicted by a federal trial jury of illegally possessing a firearm that he used to shoot his girlfriend. William C. McGee, 43, was found guilty of being a felon in possession of a firearm. He was charged as a career criminal due to his prior felony convictions. Police officers were […]
Linda Crooks will be the next Mayor for the city of Trenton and there will be three new members of the city council to join one who won re-election Tuesday. The Trenton R-9 school levy question received a super majority and passed, and Trenton Township will have a new trustee. There was a 32% voter […]
Five students from Trenton High School won medals when they competed in the Job Olympics held Friday in Chillicothe. Job Olympics in a skills-based competition centered on vocational simulations. Students competed in events that showcase their individual employability skills. THS students developed their skills through working in the Black and Gold Coffee Shop and the […]
