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…
Secretary of State Denny Hoskins Honors Victim Advocates, Highlights “Safe at Home” Program at State Capitol Ceremony
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — The Office of Missouri Secretary of State Denny Hoskins joined state leaders, service providers, and survivors at the State Capitol to recognize the courage of victims and the critical work of those who support them during Missouri’s annual “Crime Victims’ Rights…
Missouri State Archives Hosts Program Honoring Deaf Poet and Civil War Correspondent Laura Redden Searing
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Missouri Secretary of State Denny Hoskins announced an upcoming public program at the Missouri State Archives that will celebrate the legacy of a trailblazing Deaf Missourian. Poet of the Rebellion: Laura Redden Searing and Deaf History in Missouri will take place…
Secretary Hoskins Honors National Crime Victims’ Rights Week with Capitol Ceremony and Highlights Safe at Home Program
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Missouri Secretary of State Denny Hoskins is proud to recognize National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, April 6–12, 2025, and reaffirm Missouri’s commitment to supporting and empowering victims of crime. As part of this observance, the Secretary of State’s Office will be…
Shelby County Historical Society Museum Dispute: Senator O’Laughlin Faces Ethical Scrutiny for Role in Break-In as Sheriff Ignores Inquiries
Shelbina, Mo. — A civil petition filed against former president Kathleen Wilham has thrust the Shelby County Historical Society museum dispute into the spotlight, exposing a troubling ethical breakdown by Senator Cindy O’Laughlin. Filed on April 1, 2025, in Shelby County Circuit Court (25SB-CC00003), the…
Shelby County Historical Society Museum Dispute: Statewide Implications for Senator O’Laughlin Amid Questions of Accountability
Shelbina, MO – The ongoing museum dispute at the Shelby County Historical Society in Shelbina, Missouri, has escalated from a local controversy into a matter of statewide concern, raising serious questions about the conduct of Missouri State Senator Cindy O’Laughlin, Senate President Pro Tem, and…
Missouri State Archives Launches New “Show-Me” Genealogy Fellowship
JEFFERSON CITY, MO — The Friends of the Missouri State Archives proudly announce the launch of the inaugural “Show-Me” Genealogy Fellowship, a new annual award supporting genealogical research using Missouri’s rich public records. The fellowship offers a $1,500 award to assist with travel expenses for…
Shelbina Museum Dispute: Senator Cindy O’Laughlin Defends Role, Highlights Internal Rift at Shelby County Historical Society
Shelbina, MO – A contentious dispute at the Shelby County Historical Society Museum in Shelbina has thrust Missouri State Senator Cindy O’Laughlin, Senate President Pro Tem, into the spotlight, with allegations of abuse of power giving way to a more complex narrative of internal board…
Secretary Denny Hoskins Applauds President Trump’s Executive Order on Election Integrity: Make Elections Great Again!
JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Today, Secretary of State Denny Hoskins, CPA, praised President Donald J. Trump’s leadership following the issuance of a new executive order titled “Preserving and Protecting the Integrity of American Elections.” Signed on March 25, 2025, the executive order delivers sweeping reforms…
Senator Cindy O’Laughlin Accused of Abusing Power in Shelby County Museum Break-In, Commenter Places Her at Scene
Shelbina, MO – Missouri State Senator Cindy O’Laughlin, Senate President Pro Tem, faces grave accusations of abusing her power in an alleged break-in at the Shelby County Historical Society Museum in Shelbina. A Facebook post from the Society, dated March 25, 2025, claims O’Laughlin and…