
Jason Sears
Jason Sears is the founder, editor and lead reporter of The Chariton Beacon, a news site created to provide much-needed local coverage for Chariton County, Missouri. Recognizing the lack of accessible, reliable news in the area, Jason launched the site with the goal of keeping his community informed about the events and issues that matter most. With a deep understanding of small-town life, he is dedicated to ensuring that Chariton County has a trustworthy and comprehensive source for local news, strengthening connections within the community.
One Last Dance: St. Louis Woman Twerking on Roof of Cadillac Slips Off and Is Run Over by a Fire Truck
A St. Louis woman was killed on Saturday night after she slid off the roof of a Cadillac Escalade while twerking and was run over by a St. Louis fire truck heading to an emergency. The woman, identified as Nyla Simmons, was killed at the…
INSANE VIDEO: Speedboat Racers Survive After Boat Goes Airborne, Flips at Over 200 MPH While Trying to Break Speed Record in Lake Havasu, Arizona
Freedom One Racing boat goes airborne and flips in Lake Havasu, Arizona During an Arizona boating event on Saturday, speedboat captains attempting to break a record were catapulted into the air at 210 miles per hour, flipping and making what looked like a gruesome splash…
Joyously Overflowing
John 7:37-38 “On the last day, that great day of the feast, Jesus stood and cried out, saying, ‘If anyone thirsts, let him come to Me and drink. He who believes in Me, as the Scripture has said, out of his heart will flow rivers…
Secretary Hoskins Marks First 100 Days in Office with Results-Driven Reforms for Missouri
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Missouri Secretary of State Denny Hoskins marked his first 100 days in office by highlighting major accomplishments that prioritize election integrity, government transparency, and support for hardworking Missourians and local governments. “From day one, I made a commitment to safeguard our…
The Missouri Register celebrates 50 years of transparent rulemaking
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri Secretary of State Denny Hoskins is proud to announce the 50th anniversary of the Missouri Register, a twice-monthly publication produced by the Administrative Rules Division of the Missouri Secretary of State’s Office. Since its first issue on May 3, 1976,…
President Trump Signs Memorandum Ordering Crack Down on Illegal “Straw Donor” and Foreign Contributions Through Fundraising Platforms Like ActBlue
President Donald Trump signed a memorandum this afternoon to crack down on illegal straw donors and foreign contributions through online fundraising platforms such as ActBlue. This is follows investigations by both Rep. Bryan Steil (R-WI) and multiple states’ Attorneys General. Currently, 19 attorneys general have…
Out of the Whirlwind
Job 38:1 “Then the LORD answered Job out of the whirlwind…” Job 38:1The tremendous attacks on Job’s family, wealth, and health caused him to question God’s ways. But in God’s answer, Job got more than he bargained for—and for that, we should be grateful. God’s…
Missouri Secretary of State’s Office Concludes Review of Sora App; Urges Continued Local Engagement on Parental Protections
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Following a thorough review prompted by parental concerns, the Missouri Secretary of State’s Office has concluded its investigation into the Sora reading app and is satisfied that adequate parental protection resources are currently available for use by Missouri school districts. The…
SIGN THE PETITION: Ed Martin Needs Our Help – Let Congress and Republicans Know that You Support Ed Martin for DC US Attorney
Ed Martin moves crooked Biden prosecutors to misdemeanor court. Ed Nartin needs our help! It’s all hands on deck to stop Trump’s nominee for DC US Attorney, Ed Martin. January 6 prosecutors are now targeting Ed Martin because they fear him and what he may…
Missouri’s Education Crisis: Karla Eslinger and DESE’s Abysmal Failure
Missouri’s public education system is crumbling, and the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE), under Commissioner Karla Eslinger, is at the epicenter of the collapse. Tasked with overseeing nearly 900,000 students across 550 school districts, DESE is mired in bureaucratic excess, funding chaos,…
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