Newburg
LATEST NEWS
BRIX Holdings Enters Four-Unit Franchise Agreement in Arizona, Missouri
Dallas — Dallas-based food-and-beverage franchising company BRIX Holdings LLC has entered into an agreement with franchise owner Richard Stassi to open four new units in Arizona and Missouri. Stassi will open three Smoothie Factory + Kitchen and Red Mango co-branded shops within the next three years in metro Phoenix and Scottsdale, Arizona. The first of the units is scheduled to open in early 2025. Franchisee Gary Patel signed the fourth deal with Stassi and will open a Red Mango store in Kansas City, Missouri, in early 2025, marking the first entry into the state for the brand. BRIX also owns the chains Friendly’s and Orange Leaf and recently acquired Clean Juice.
Drought almost completely gone in Missouri
The drought in Missouri is almost completely gone, thanks to recent heavy rains. The latest drought monitor map shows only a small oval-shaped area of abnormally dry conditions that covers parts of Newton, Jasper, Barry, and Lawrence counties in southwestern Missouri. There’s also a thin sliver of abnormal dryness south of Branson along the Arkansas border.
WashU disputes Missouri AG’s claims on pediatric transgender center
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey claimed Tuesday that the Washington University Pediatric Transgender Center at St. Louis Children’s Hospital would shut down, citing an apparent announcement from a whistleblower. The university, however, disputes this claim.
Nearly 140,000 Missouri kids under 5 get free books every month
At the beginning of each month, 4-year-old Ada Caldwell, 4, runs to the mailbox to see what new book is inside. “She gets excited about going to get the mail,” said Ada’s mother, Tara Caldwell. “Not many things come in the mail anymore. She really likes that part of it.”
St. Robert man seriously injured at Lake of the Ozarks
A St. Robert man was injured Monday, July 15, resulting from a mishap at Lake of the Ozarks, according to an online report of Troop F of the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Michael G. Miller, 49, received serious injured when a 2023 G3 Tritoon, operated by Jason P. Peace, 44, of Crocker, struck a wave while pulling a tube, causing three skiers to be ejected. Miller was transported by ambulance to Lake Regional Hospital for treatment.
Monett City Council erupts over mayor’s conduct
Mayor Burke repeatedly called “bully” during tense exchange at July 11 council meeting. Monett Mayor Randy Burke’s practice of issuing “performance reviews” on city employees exploded into controversy on July 11 as the two commissioners closed ranks and confronted Burke for prompting two major resignations.
St. Louis commemorates historic Chinatown with honorary street renaming
In recent years, there’s been significant momentum to boost connections, advocacy and historical remembrance within St. Louis’ Asian American community. Min Liu, a professor at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, said that increased interest has now been met with action. “Here in St. Louis, we continue to honor the...
EPIC Church KC considers sale as former pastor denies allegations
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - The leaders of an Independence church work to sell property as the church’s former pastor denies multiple allegations against him. The board of directors at EPIC Church KC announced another church is interested in buying its current home off Route 291 in Independence. The board said it is also working to sell the church’s parsonage as soon as possible, according to an email that went to members of EPIC Church KC Thursday afternoon.
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.