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For the second time in 60 days, a Cassville bank has announced plans of affiliation with a multibank holding company. Barry County Bank, chartered in January of 1887, announced signing an affiliation agreement with Commerce Bancshares, Inc. of Kansas City. Announcement of the contract was made jointly by James M. Kemper, Jr., president of Commerce Banc-shares, Inc., and Charles D. Thomas, president of the Barry County Bank. First National Bank of Cassville announced 60 days ago an agreement to associate with First Charter Corporation, also a Kansas City based firm. Truman Baker, First National president, said this merger is in the approval stage. Under terms of the contract with Bancshares, it has been agreed the firm will acquire a majority interest in the Cassville bank, which is the second largest in Barry County• The contract further subject to approval by the Federal Reserve Board and other regulatory agencies. Barry County Bank, with mid-year assets reported of $17.5 million, will become affiliated with the 26-member group, which includes Commerce Banks in Springfield and Joplin.
Columbia demonstrators protest Benjamin Netanyahu's speech to Congress
"We will not stay quiet in the face of slaughter" and "war criminals are not welcome here" were two of the many messages espoused Wednesday as upward of two dozen protesters stood outside Columbia City Hall against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's joint message to Congress. "We strongly oppose the invitation of any wanted war criminal to speak before a joint session of the US Congress," said Rasha Abousalem, one of the many speakers, who also...
Cherng family commits $5 million to University of Missouri
The University of Missouri has announced a $5 million commitment from alumni Andrew and Peggy Cherng through the Panda Charitable Family Foundation in support of scholarships and programming at the university’s Honors College. The gift from the founders of Panda Express nearly doubles their giving to their alma mater...
Fulton Reception and Diagnostic Center inmate housing still without air conditioning
The Fulton Reception and Diagnostic Center's inmate housing is still without air conditioning despite the Missouri General Assembly approving the funding for the installation more than a year ago. The post Fulton Reception and Diagnostic Center inmate housing still without air conditioning appeared first on ABC17NEWS.
Ja'Marr Chase seemingly shades Patrick Mahomes in newly released video: 'I'm salty'
Ja'Marr Chase's rivalry with Patrick Mahomes has a new chapter. The NFL's social media team posted a video of Chase on Wednesday, as part of its Top 100 Players of 2024 campaign. In the clip, an interviewer asked Chase who he thought was the top star on this year's list. ...
Woman set two semi trucks on fire outside of motel with bizarre intentions
A woman was arrested after setting two semi trucks on fire in Kansas City recently. The incident happened at the Crown Lodge Motel in Kansas City, Missouri. According to KMBC News, witnesses called police when they saw Madeline F. Hartnett light nearby grass on fire and change clothes as two semi trucks burned in the motel parking lot.
Father in Kan. Amber Alert abduction faces new charges
KANSAS CITY — The suspect arrested in the July 17, Amber Alert in Kansas is facing multiple charges and remains jailed in Wyandotte County. Just before 1:30 pm July 17, 2-year-old Jaxon Halley and his mother were forcibly taken at gunpoint by 39-year-old Darryl Livingston, Jr. during a domestic incident at their home, according to Kansas City, Kansas police.
Jay Ashcroft pitches biggest reorganization of Missouri’s finances in state history
A February poll of Republican primary voters showed Missouri Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft had the most recognizable name in the race for governor. That shouldn’t be surprising. Ashcroft has held statewide office for eight years, and his father John ran statewide seven times, winning five elections for state attorney general, governor and U.S. senator […] The post Jay Ashcroft pitches biggest reorganization of Missouri’s finances in state history appeared first on Missouri Independent.
Missouri State Highway Patrol assisted at Republican National Convention
Missouri — Missouri delegates and elected leaders weren't the only ones attending the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee last week. Troopers from the Missouri State Highway Patrol were also there to assist the Milwaukee Police Department. Captain Scott White, with the state patrol's public information office, told KTVO that...
Jesse James Missouri Farm, Grave and Home He Was Assassinated In
Of all the history in Missouri, I cannot think of any one figure that is more of an enigma than Jesse James. Depending on who you're talking to, he's either a villain, outlaw or hero. The truth is somewhere in between. There is a new walkthrough of his life showing his farm, the home he was assassinated in and his very controversial grave sites.
New Strafford, Mo. deck business suddenly closes after On Your Side asks questions
STRAFFORD, Mo. (KY3) — A Strafford contractor accused of collecting thousands in deposits and not doing the work is tied to another deck company. But it suddenly closed after On Your Side started asking questions. We told you about Jeremy Watson with Outdoor Creations and Design less than a...
Keystone Construction to Build Huge Sports Complex in Chesterfield, Mo.
CHESTERFIELD, Mo. Keystone Construction Company, in tandem with architect Gray Design Group and civil engineer Stock & Associates, have been selected to build a $60 million sports complex just west of St. Louis, Mo. that is said to be one of the biggest in the Midwest. Construction will begin in October.
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