Newsletter Early Week

MDC hosting free flatwater, kayaking programs
ROLLA – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is inviting you to spend a day paddling a local waterway with one beginner flatwater and three stream kayaking programs in July.

Missouri lawmakers create pathway for free career-tech education
Missouri high school graduates may soon be able to attend career-certificate programs for free after state lawmakers passed a bill creating a reimbursement process for career and technical education.

MDC has new regulations for ginseng dealers and harvesters
JEFFERSON CITY - The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reminds ginseng harvesters and dealers of new regulations that become effective July 1. MDC sent letters to registered ginseng dealers with the information late last year after regulations were approved.
Six-year-old girl survives multiple dog bites
EDITOR'S NOTE: This is the first of a two-part series about a dog attack injured a six-year-old Lincoln County girl, Kennedy Hudson. In next week’s issue, the Hudson family discuss their advocacy work on dog bites and attacks.

Why newspapers aren't so black and white
I’ll admit, when it comes to the English language, I have some pet peeves that extend far beyond what is considered grammatically correct.

Deal to pay for Chiefs, Royals stadiums fractures Missouri Freedom Caucus
A group of renegade GOP state lawmakers whose quarrels with party leaders defined years of Missouri legislative inaction appears to be ripping apart over a plan to fund stadiums for…

Redemption Ranch Expands, Dedicates Buildings
WINFIELD – Redemption Ranch is growing with last week’s ribbon cutting and dedication of a new building that sleeps up to 48 people at the sprawling event venue.

Phil Robertson: A Man of Conviction, not Hatred
America lost a cultural icon over the weekend with the death of Phil Robertson.

New Horizons Graduates 97 in Split Service
TROY - New Horizons High School held their graduation for the two sessions at The Hungate Performing Arts Center Friday with 97 students receiving diplomas. Each session was introduced by Johnathon White with a special thanks to all for attending and recognition of all the staff and members of the school board in attendance.
USDA trade mission to Hong Kong offers opportunities
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s upcoming trade mission in mid-May will focus on expanding export opportunities in Hong Kong and the Southeast Asian market.