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Parson says Ashcroft is blocking effort to ban unregulated THC because of hurt feelings
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — Missouri Gov. Mike Parson on Thursday accused Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft of thwarting an executive order to ban various forms of the cannabis compound THC over “hurt feelings” because Parson endorsed Ashcroft’s GOP rival in the recent gubernatorial primary Ashcroft lost.
Obion County Man Taken Into Custody Following Release from Paducah Hospital
An Obion County man was taken into custody in McCracken County after his release from a Paducah hospital. Sheriff’s reports said 56 year old Andrew Marcus Allen was arrested on an active probation violation in McCracken County, along with pending felony charges in Tennessee. Kenton police informed the McCracken...
Fleeing from police, injuries to law enforcement animals targeted in new public safety bill about to take effect
MANCHESTER, Mo.—An omnibus public safety bill that takes effect Aug. 28 in Missouri is the latest effort to add to the legacy of a St. Louis County Police detective who died in the line of duty in 2021. Missouri Gov. Mike Parson stopped at the St. Louis County Fraternal...
Hollywood Stuntman and KY Native to Bring Thrills to Bowling Green in First KTW Event
For the first time, Kentucky to the World (KTW) is bringing its celebrated live programming to Bowling Green with an extraordinary event featuring Hollywood stuntman and Kentucky native, Tom O’Connell. The event, part of the Republic Bank Foundation Speaker Series, will take place on Friday, September 27, at 5:30 p.m. at the WKU Innovation Campus HQ.
Softball Lady Jays Blow Past Centralia
By WGEL via WGEL Radio - Greenville Illinois Source for News - Sports & The Best Country in the Country!, 5h ago. The Greenville Lady Blue Jays softball team turned in another excellent effort Tuesday with a 15-0 decision over Centralia. After Nova Roeder tripled in the first inning to drive in a run, Clare Glisson recorded four RBIs in the second frame with a two-run triple and a single for two more RBIs. The Lady Jays scored 10 times in the second stanza. Nova Roeder singled twice in the inning and drove in a run on both hits. Also delivering run-scoring hits in the inning were Savannah Reeves with a triple, Elyse Spratt, Mya Neely and Paige Knebel. Greenville totaled 15...
Sold! Lake Of The Ozarks Marina 'The Boardwalk' Bought By Performance Boater
In some positive news for Waves and Wheels at Lake of the Ozarks—the Central Missouri hot spot that is currently the center of the powerboating universe thanks to this week’s 36th annual Lake of the Ozarks Shootout and accompanying Super Cat Fest—Justin Wagner, the owner of the Osage Beach, Mo., business, closed a deal to sell The Boardwalk, his marina at mile marker 26.
Two Area Landmarks to Receive Landmarks Illinois Preservation Award
CHICAGO – Two Southern Illinois landmarks will be among several honored with awards at this year’s Landmarks Illinois Richard H. Driehaus Foundation Preservation Awards Ceremony in Chicago on Oct. 18. According to the Landmarks Illinois website, Havisham Bourbon, Brew & Spirits in Alto Pass will receive the Award...
WATCH: Guy Swears He Has Video Proof There’s a Dome Over Illinois
This just in. You might be living in a real life Matrix. Don't believe me? A guy swears he has video proof that there's a dome over Illinois. This brand new video share made me chuckle a little bit and I'm not trying to give the guy who shared this a hard time. To say that I don't understand everything I see in the skies above Illinois and Missouri is an understatement. His video entitled "Dome spotted in Illinois!!" is interesting.
Illinois’ Endangered Species: These Animals Are On The List
If you've ever wondered if an animal on the endangered species list ever gets off that list, the answer is actually yes. I guess I had never given it much thought, but I'll admit to being somewhat surprised to learn that some animal species have actually found themselves deleted from the database of endangered animals because...well...they started doing a lot better (with a lot of help) when it comes to staying alive.
Big Change Coming to 108 Illinois Target Stores to Stop Theft
If you have worked any length of time in retail, you know theft is one of the biggest dangers to survival of a business. Target knows this and has announced a big change that will likely affect all 108 stores in Illinois if it hasn't already. Yahoo Finance just shared...
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