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,…
Highway Safety During Planting Season in Chariton County, Missouri: Protecting Farm Equipment Operators and Drivers
As planting season brings Chariton County, Missouri’s rural highways to life in April and May, tractors, planters, and other farm equipment crisscross roads like Route 5 and Highway 24, moving between fields to sow crops. This critical period, driven by tight weather windows, increases the…
Secretary of State Hoskins Identifies Top 5 Threats to Missouri Investors
From the Missouri Securities Division, a division of Missouri Secretary of State Denny Hoskins’ Office Scams Involving Digital Assets and Cryptocurrency Scammers often use Facebook, Telegram, WhatsApp, TikTok, YouTube, Instagram and other social media apps to find victims. Be cautious if someone asks you to…
Natural Disaster-Proofing Your Life: What to Do Before and After the Worst Happens
From the Missouri State Archives, a division of Missouri Secretary of State Denny Hoskins’ Office When disaster strikes – whether a tornado, fire, or flood – our first thoughts are of safeguarding lives, finding shelter, and securing essential supplies. But once the immediate danger passes,…
Missouri Leaders Applaud President Trump’s Executive Order on Election Integrity
JEFFERSON CITY, MO – All Missouri statewide officials and legislative leaders in both chambers express their gratitude to President Donald J. Trump for his recent Executive Order titled “Preserving and Protecting the Integrity of American Elections,” signed on March 25, 2025. This landmark directive introduces…
Missouri’s Rural-Urban Income Divide: Rusty Black and Tim Taylor’s Urban Bias Leaves Chariton County Behind
Missouri’s rural communities, including Chariton County, face a persistent income gap compared to urban centers like Kansas City and St. Louis, threatening the heartland’s way of life. From 2005 to 2023, rural median household incomes in Missouri rose from roughly $35,000 to $55,000–$60,000, while urban…
Farm Fire Safety in Spring: Preventing Agricultural Fires Across Missouri
As the spring planting season ramps up across Missouri, so do the risks of fire on farms and rural properties. Chariton County has already experienced several large field and brush fires in recent weeks. While many associate wildfires and farm-related fires with the heat of…
Safe and Secure
Matthew 10:31 “Do not fear therefore; you are of more value than many sparrows.” Do you know how much God cares for you? In this life, we will never come to a complete knowledge of the extent of God’s care, but the Lord has His…