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A Missouri Thanksgiving: Words That Still Warm the Heart
Long before Thanksgiving became a fixed national holiday, Missourians were already being called to pause, reflect, and give thanks for the blessings of everyday life. In the fall of 1843, at a time when families gathered around wood-burning stoves and candlelight flickered across cabin walls, Missouri Gov. Thomas Reynolds asked the people of the young state to set aside a special day — not for labor or worry, but for gratitude. His words, written more than 180 years ago, still carry the warmth of a season meant for family, faith, and reflection. Here is the full proclamation that first called…
Read MoreGreg Sharpe Officially Launches Campaign for Missouri State Senate – District 18
EWING, MO – State Representative Greg Sharpe, a fifth-generation Northeast Missouri farmer and long-time conservative leader, formally announced his campaign today, for State Senate in Missouri’s 18th District. Sharpe, who has represented Missouri’s 4th House District for the past seven years, says he’s running to give Northeast Missouri the strong voice it deserves in Jefferson…
Read MoreGravett Makes History as First Female Presiding Judge of 1st Judicial Circuit
By Mike Scott NEMOnews Media Group LANCASTER, Mo. — Surrounded by family, colleagues and a legacy of judicial excellence, Lindsay Gravett was sworn in Friday afternoon as the first female presiding judge of the 1st Judicial Circuit of Missouri. The ceremony, held in the Lancaster courthouse, marked a historic moment not only for Gravett, but…
Read MoreHawley Takes Action to Terminate Harmful Postal Plan, Protect Rural Mail Delivery
WASHINGTON — Today, U.S. Senator Hawley (R-Mo.) introduced the No Regional Transportation Optimization (RTO) Act, a response to the United States Postal Service’s Regional Transportation Optimization plan. That plan would eliminate end-of-day mail collection at most of the nation’s post offices, resulting in significant negative impacts on rural communities throughout the United States. Senator Hawley’s bill would block…
Read MoreSuperintendents React to Governor Kehoe’s Education Proposals
By Mike Scott NEMOnews Media Group This is part 2 of a 2-part series on Governor Mike Kehoe’s education proposals. Following Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe’s 2025 State of the State address, in which he outlined record-high investments in K-12 education, school choice expansion, and an overhaul of the state’s funding formula, local superintendents are weighing…
Read MoreMissouri Governor Mike Kehoe Outlines Bold Education Proposals in 2025 State of the State Address
By Mike Scott NEMOnews Media Group Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe unveiled a sweeping set of education proposals in his 2025 State of the State address, emphasizing record investments in K-12 education, increased school choice, and a call for modernization of the state’s school funding formula. Kehoe’s vision prioritizes strengthening public schools while expanding educational options…
Read MoreMissouri Department of Revenue Now Accepting E-filed State Tax Returns
JEFFERSON CITY — The Missouri Department of Revenue is now accepting electronically filed state tax returns for tax year 2024. As Missourians prepare to file their tax returns, the Department is reminding customers of some best practices and available resources that can help ensure a smooth tax season. File electronically and use direct deposit. Electronic…
Read MoreBuilding A Stronger Missouri: Looking Ahead To 2025
As we approach January 2025, I want to share a quick look back at where we’ve been and— more importantly— where we’re going. Representing Northeast Missouri has always been a privilege, and I don’t take it lightly. This past year has been about taking care of the basics—improving roads, supporting rural healthcare, and backing law…
Read MorePrescription Delivery In Missouri Faces Delays Under USPS Rural Service Plan
The U.S. Postal Service plans to consolidate some services to regional hubs in Kansas City and St. Louis. Critics say the move will hurt rural customers, especially people who rely on the mail for their medication delivery. By: Meg Cunningham, The Beacon A snowstorm that swept western Missouri last year left a patient waiting on…
Read MoreAdair County Route A Now Open to Traffic Upon Completion of Bridge Replacement Project
HANNIBAL – The bridge replacement project on Adair County Route A, over North Fork South Fabius River, located 1.2 miles west of Route J near Willmathsville, has been completed and opened to traffic earlier today, November 19. Capital Paving & Construction, LLC was awarded the contract this summer in the amount of $1.3M. For more…
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