Although “Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story” is now showing on The Hallmark Channel, the original “Home Alone” remains the most popular Christmas movie among Missourians. Researchers identified the five most popular ...
Read More »Students of all ages can apply now for Truman Heartland Community Foundation scholarships
Help may be available for parents needing assistance with paying Christian school tuition for their children. Truman Heartland Community Foundation invites students of all ages to apply for more than $800,000 available ...
Read More »Missouri lawmaker wants to nix state income tax
Missouri might join the no-income-tax club if one lawmaker gets his way. In a move that’s turning heads in Jefferson City, Rep. Bishop Davidson, a Republican from Republic, is rolling out an ...
Read More »St. Louis named among nation’s worst ‘judicial hellholes’ for 7th straight year
Missouri’s largest metro continues grappling with its reputation as a challenging business jurisdiction. St. Louis lands at No. 7 on the American Tort Reform Foundation’s annual “Judicial Hellholes” rankings released Tuesday. The ...
Read More »Supporting Life-Affirming Ministries: A Christmas Call to Action
As we embrace the spirit of giving and the true meaning of the Christmas season, there’s no better time to support organizations that protect and nurture vulnerable lives in our community. Pro-life ...
Read More »No business like snow business: More effective shoveling
Last weekend’s unexpectedly heavy snowfall was a reminder that winter weather has arrived. That means it’s time to start shoveling and scraping the white stuff. The accumulated weight and moisture of up ...
Read More »Real Christmas trees available at number of local farms
Despite the popularity of artificial Christmas trees, many people still prefer the real thing. The National Christmas Tree Association says that between 25 and 30 million real trees are sold each year. ...
Read More »Chiefs Hallmark Christmas movie features familiar local places, faces
The long-awaited movie “Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story” is available on the Hallmark Channel through the Christmas season. It premieres Saturday, Nov 30. The movie was filmed in July in various ...
Read More »Hannibal-LaGrange University no longer under probation over financial concerns
The Higher Learning Commission has removed a sanction on Hannibal-LaGrange University in Hannibal regarding its financial health. The college, which has more than 450 undergraduate students and a 165-acre campus, is affiliated ...
Read More »Volunteers pitch in to restore historic black church in Parkville
The historic Washington Chapel C.M.E. Church in Parkville, built by formerly enslaved people, is being restored to its former glory after years of neglect. The church, which once had a congregation of ...
Read More »Baked beans? Toasted ravioli? Favorite Missouri, Kansas side dishes revealed
Baked beans? Toasted ravioli? You bet! Those are the go-to side dishes in Missouri and Kansas, and they’re about to become your new guilty pleasures. Let’s be real, turkey and mashed potatoes ...
Read More »Missouri offers numerous options for fun over Thanksgiving weekend
A four-day weekend is a good time to get away and enjoy the start of the holiday season close to home. The website Tripping.com recommends these Missouri destinations for the Thanksgiving weekend. ...
Read More »Bolivar school district will halt staff meeting prayers after warning from group
The Bolivar school district in southwest Missouri has agreed to stop offering an official prayer during staff meetings after being contacted by the Freedom From Religion Foundation (FFRF). The foundation, a nonprofit ...
Read More »Snow lovers rejoice: Missouri and Kansas could see winter ‘whirlwind’
As winter 2025 draws near, residents of Missouri and Kansas are wondering what’s in store. Long-term forecasts are always a bit of a crapshoot, but some predictions are starting to roll in. ...
Read More »Missouri’s Will Scharf to join Trump administration
A Missourian, Will Scharf, will join the administration of Donald Trump. Earlier this year, the Jewish lawyer ran for Missouri attorney general but lost the primary challenge to unseat incumbent Andrew Bailey. ...
Read More »Seasonal increase in vehicle-deer crashes: what you can do
Mating season and the quest for more secure habitat have deer on the move this time of year, increasing the chances of vehicle-deer collisions. Typically, the greatest number of vehicle-deer crashes are ...
Read More »Missouri’s Eric Schmitt withdraws name from AG consideration
Missouri Senator Eric Schmitt on Monday withdrew his name from consideration to join the Trump administration as attorney general. The first-term U.S. Senator previously served as Missouri’s Attorney General. “I ran for ...
Read More »Our family cherished memories at Silver Dollar City’s Old Time Christmas
When my family suggested we skip the summer weekend at the lake and enjoy Silver Dollar City during the Christmas season, I didn’t hesitate. This wasn’t just any theme park to me—it ...
Read More »Pro-life groups respond to Amendment 3 vote as Planned Parenthood prepares expansion
Voters approved Missouri’s radical Amendment 3 on Election Day despite the best efforts of churches, pro-life groups, and individual Christians. The outcome cleared the way to undo the state’s near-total ban, one ...
Read More »What’s really at stake with Amendment 3
As Missourians prepare to vote on Amendment 3, it’s essential to understand what’s really at stake. This amendment is not just about abortion—it’s a sweeping agenda that would put parental rights in ...
Read More »‘Christan’ music school at site of former Military school in Lexington, Mo., at center of controversy
A controversial religious group purchased the campus of the former Wentworth Military Academy in Lexington, Mo. Four years later, Jubilee University, which calls itself a Christian music college, still has no students ...
Read More »Local pastor outlines biblical reasons to vote against Missouri’s Amendment 3
Chris Williams, pastor of Fellowship Church in Greenwood, encourages Christians to vote against Missouri’s Amendment 3 next Tuesday. Williams, who also is president of the Missouri Baptist Convention, shared his thoughts in ...
Read More »Signs opposing Missouri Amendment 3 vandalized outside Blue Springs church
Vandals are damaging signs opposing Amendment 3 which seeks to abolish Missouri’s prolife laws. The destruction isn’t related to signs in the lawns of homes, now vandals have damaged several signs outside ...
Read More »Missouri Judicial Retention Votes on Nov. 5 Ballot
Below are the judges who are up for a retention vote according to the Missouri Nonpartisan Court Plan, a link to the bio of the judge up for retention, and the year ...
Read More »“Fierce urgency of now”: Vitae Foundation speakers encourage, challenge prolife Christians to get involved
Missourians will soon go to the polls and determine if the state will remain steadfastly prolife or enact one of the most radical pro-abortion constitutional amendments in the nation. “Missouri has been ...
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