
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.
Power Plays Over People: How Missouri’s SS2 SB 4 Ties Campaign Cash to Utility Rate Hikes
In 2025, Missouri’s 103rd General Assembly passed SS2 SB 4, the Missouri energy bill 2025 pitched as modernization but operating more like a “Green New Scam”—a utility cash grab cloaked in eco-friendly rhetoric. Senator Rusty Black (R), representing northwest Missouri’s District 12, and Representative Tim…
Tornadoes Reported Near St. Louis and 1.5 Inch-Size Hail Balls! – Severe Storm and Tornado Warnings
St. Louis Channel 4 reported that 1.5 inch sized hail was coming down in the region. There is currently a severe weather alert and tornado warnings in the St. Louis region in eastern Missouri. A tornado warning was issued issued for St. Louis City, St….
Secretary Hoskins Removes 18,637 Deceased Voters from Rolls in First 60 Days of New Administration
JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Just 60 days into his tenure, Missouri Secretary of State Denny Hoskins, CPA, has taken decisive action to strengthen election integrity by removing 18,637 deceased voters from the state’s voter rolls. This swift and thorough cleanup—achieved in partnership with local election…
Radical Ranked-Choice Voting Scheme Invades Small Town in America — Irmo, SC Resident Sounds the Alarm
Erik (HASH) Hersman from Orlando, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons A resident of Irmo, South Carolina, is raising concerns after the town council recently approved a controversial resolution supporting Ranked-Choice Voting. Better Ballot SC, a “nonpartisan” grassroots movement led by Nicole Sanchez, has reportedly…
Biden Autopen Scandal Update: New Analysis on Biden’s Pardons Involve Family Members, Fauci, General Milley, J6 Committee and More
Biden autopen scandal The Biden Autopen scandal is growing by the day. The Oversight Project released new analysis of Biden’s pardons for family members, Dr. Tony Fauci, General Milley, J6 Committee members and Gerald Lundergan. On January 19, 2025, just one day before Trump was…
Secretary of State Hoskins Suspends Funding to Overdrive Vendor Amid Content Concerns
JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Missouri Secretary of State Denny Hoskins, CPA, has suspended funding to Overdrive following allegations regarding inappropriate materials accessible to minors. The Secretary has called on the vendor to provide a thorough review of its policies and procedures to ensure proper safeguards…
Who is Behind This Autopen? Six Criminals Were Pardoned with Biden Autopen – *Signed in the City of Washington* – On Same Day Joe Biden Vacationed and Golfed in St. Croix
Biden golf St. Croix Dec 2022 Who was behind this Biden autopen? Last week Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey asked the Justice Department to investigate whether White House staffers exploited Joe Biden’s cognitive decline and issued far-left orders at the end of his presidency without…
The Rise of Populist Conservatism in Missouri: A Challenge to the Republican Establishment
In Missouri, a battle for the soul of the conservative movement is playing out between grassroots populists and the entrenched Republican establishment. While the GOP dominates state politics, not all Republicans represent the values of the people who elected them. Many in leadership have prioritized…
When He Asks For You
Luke 22:31-32 “And the Lord said, ‘Simon, Simon! Indeed, Satan has asked for you, that he may sift you as wheat. But I have prayed for you, that your faith should not fail…’”Notice the focus of Satan’s petition to the Lord. He doesn’t ask for…
Wyoming Freedom Caucus Secures Key Legislative Wins in State Legislature on Property Taxes, Ending DEI, Election Integrity
The Wyoming state legislature is under solid Republican control. However, in recent years, across the country, that has not meant that policies favored by Republican voters are promoted and passed by Republican elected officials. In the Cowboy State, however, Republicans in the Freedom Caucus movement…
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