Stories from Saturday, January 28, 2023

Like any position in life, the journey of a legislator is often defined by the passage of time. After being elected in 2018, I was a “freshman” in the state legislature. Starting out, I was learning everything, from where to file a bill, how to cast my vote, and proper conduct in debate. ...

The Bread Shed is a local organization that touches the lives and hearts of many here in our area. The organization is best known for providing food boxes and weekly meals to those in need, but the volunteers do so much more. Several times a year, the Bread Shed gives away refurbished bicycles to area youth...

Both new and returning lawmakers made their way to Jefferson City this week to begin their service in the Missouri House of Representatives. On Wednesday, Jan. 4, the 163 members of the House gathered in the House Chamber to take the oath of office and officially begin the 102nd General Assembly...

Missouri Retired Teachers Association and the local unit, Butler County Retired Teachers and School Personnel, recently partnered to fund a project for Tammie Faughn’s students at Shady Grove State School. The project, Welcome to the Jungle Days, allows Faughn’s 9th-12th graders fun, interactive ways to learn the days of the week, months of the year, and local weather while incorporating fine motor skills...

When Citizen of the Year was declared at the 85th Annual Chamber Banquet, it came with a twist. Instead of one recipient, the Greater Poplar Bluff Area Chamber of Commerce recognized two people who have accomplished big things in Poplar Bluff as a united team. Thus, the 2022 Citizen of the Year award goes to husband and wife entrepreneurs Larry and Lisa Hafford...