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Body Missouri State Representative Terry Thompson (District 53) introduced his new legislative assistant, Jennifer Ladek, and discussed his trade trip to London with Governor Mike Parsons at a recent Chamber after-hours gathering.

Body The Myers Road bridge project is officially underway following initial invoice signing during a recent Ray County Commissioner’s meeting. The move came following a presentation of the initial renderings of the new bridge by Great River Engineering.

Body In a petition for quo warranto filed against former Ray County Sheriff Scott Childers, a subpoena and deposition have been requested for Ray County Prosecutor’s Office Investigator Heidi Morgan.

Body Group therapy can be a highly effective form of mental health support for older adults. It provides a unique set of benefits that can enhance emotional well-being, social connections, and overall mental health.

Body A good night’s rest can be just what the body needs to feel revitalized and ready to tackle a new day. Indeed, rest is important for people of all ages, including seniors.

Body When a famous individual announces a Parkinson’s diagnosis, like singer-songwriter Neil Diamond did in 2018, there’s an immediate uptick in interest in the disease.

Body It has been over two years since Megan Pendleton started working on Shotwell and Richmond cemeteries. In that time, she has experienced some ups and downs, from trying to determine the ownership of the Richmond cemetery to fighting robust poison ivy at Shotwell.

Body The Richmond City Council has approved an ordinance to establish a procedure to disclose potential conflicts of interest and substantial interest for certain municipal officials. This ordinance is approved annually as required by the Missouri Ethics Commission.

Body The Family Court Committee of the Supreme Court of Missouri is reaching out to the public and legal professionals to gather input as part of its mandatory review of the child support guidelines.

Body A six-year study at the University of Missouri’s Graves-Chapple Extension and Education Center in northwestern Missouri looked at the impact of poultry litter on soybean crops.