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"Back-to-School" Sales Tax Holiday August 1 – August 3
JEFFERSON CITY, MO — Missouri’s annual Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday begins at 12:01 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 1, and runs through midnight on Sunday, Aug. 3. During this time, certain purchases such as school supplies, computers, clothing, and...

Funds transferred to beneficiaries of state’s adult-use marijuana program
For Immediate Release: July 31, 2025 Media Contact: Lisa Cox Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services Media Inquiry Form JEFFERSON CITY, MO -- Last week, the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) transferred $23,555,124...

Dillard’s and Pandora Celebrate Pandora’s 100th Dillard’s Location
LITTLE ROCK, Ark., July 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dillard’s, Inc. (“Dillard’s” or “the Company”) (NYSE: DDS) and Pandora, the world’s largest jewelry brand, celebrate the brand’s 100th Dillard’s location at the Company’s brand-new Battlefield...

Parks! America, Inc. Reports Third Quarter Fiscal Year 2025 Financial Results
Management to host conference call on Monday, August 11, 2025, at 4:30 PM ET PINE MOUNTAIN, Georgia, Aug. 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Parks! America, Inc. (OTCQX: PRKA), today announced its financial results for the third fiscal quarter ended...

MDC to host free DNS training for first grade teachers Aug. 13 in Hannibal
Body HANNIBAL, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) invites first grade teachers to attend a Discover Nature Schools (DNS) teacher workshop that will focus on MDC’s DNS curriculum, First Grade: Exploring Missouri, Aug. 13 from 1:30...

Attorney Bulletin: Automated civil case initiation expanding to include delinquent tax cases
30 July 2025 JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – At the request of attorneys and circuit clerks, the Missouri judiciary is expanding its new Auto Create Case feature beginning Friday to include a new case type regarding delinquent property taxes. Designed to...

Discover nature at MDC’s Allred Lake Natural Area in Butler County
BUTLER COUNTY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) invites Missourians and visitors to explore Allred Lake Natural Area (NA) — home to one of the best remaining examples of lowland swamp and bottomland forest habitat in the state....

Attorney General Bailey Secures Felony Indictment Against St. Louis County Executive Sam Page
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Today, Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey announced that a grand jury has returned a felony indictment, including two counts of stealing by deceit and two counts of election law violations, against St. Louis County...

KSHE Summer Blood Drive draws 2158 donors
Earth City, Missouri, July 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- During some of the most challenging weeks of summer, ImpactLife turns to fans of “real rock radio” KSHE-95 for help with the St. Louis region’s blood supply. The loyal and generous KSHE...

STL Fertility Earns REI Protect Seal of Approval
Only Fertility Clinic in Missouri to Receive National Recognition for Safety and Excellence SAINT LOUIS, MO, UNITED STATES, July 21, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- STL Fertility is proud to announce it has been awarded the prestigious REI Protect...

MDC to host free Unwind Like a Caveman recreation event and grand opening of Corby Grove Park shelter house on August 11
Body ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – How did early humans get rid of stress and enjoy the health benefits of the outdoors? Many of their practices can still help people relax today. Join the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) and the Glore Psychiatric...

Earth Science Tech, Inc. Reports 61% Asset Growth to $7.69 Million and $8.7 Million in First Quarter Revenue Following Foundational Quarter of Strategic Acquisitions
MIAMI, FL, Aug. 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MIAMI, FL – August 8, 2025 – Earth Science Tech, Inc. (OTC: ETST) (“ETST” or the “Company”), a strategic holding company focused on acquiring and scaling high-potential operating businesses, today...

American Rebel Light Beer is Delivering Powerful Sales Performance and Increasing Market Share Momentum at its Inaugural Debut at the Knoxville Nationals, Approximately 25,000 Fans Expected Saturday
Patriotic Lifestyle Brand Captures High-Speed Action and Deep Community Engagement to Reach Core Consumer Base with a "Better-for-You" Light Lager Alternative American Rebel Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: AREB) and American Rebel Light Beer are thrilled...

Attorney General Bird Defends Iowa’s Agriculture Industry Against Radical Net Zero Standards
DES MOINES—Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird today led 22 other states in a letter asking for answers regarding harmful net-zero standards. Science Based Targets (“SBTi”), which partners with both the United Nations and a group of anti-growth...

Strawberry Fields REIT Announces Second Quarter 2025 Operating Results
SOUTH BEND, Ind., Aug. 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Strawberry Fields REIT, Inc. (NYSE AMERICAN: STRW) (the “Company”) reported today its operating results for the quarter ended June 30, 2025. FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS 100% of contractual rents...

Anglers reminded to register for MDC’s first Fishing Fin-atics fishing club meeting Aug. 2
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is reminding anglers to register for the first meeting of the department’s new southeast Missouri fishing club – Fishing Fin-atics – from 9 a.m. to noon on Aug. 2 at Perry County...

Auditor Fitzpatrick announces the start of a petition audit of the City of Willard
07/29/2025 - JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. At the request of concerned residents of the City of Willard, Missouri State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick has started an audit of the municipality located in Southwest Missouri. The audit was initiated by residents,...

Discover nature in August with MDC Cape Nature Center’s free programs
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – Discover nature in August with Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center’s free programs. Nature Center at Night: Feeding Frenzy | 6:30 – 7 p.m. on Aug. 1 at Cape Girardeau...

Continued Temporary Housing Assistance Available
ST. LOUIS – If you don’t have a safe place to live or if continued temporary housing is still needed because of recent disasters in Missouri, you can contact FEMA to request assistance. Get help with rent To request assistance to help with rent,...

MDC to host free DNS training for kindergarten teachers Aug. 13 in Hannibal
Body HANNIBAL, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) invites kindergarten teachers to attend a Discover Nature Schools teacher workshop that will focus on MDC’s new curriculum, Kindergarten: Bears Through the Season, Aug. 13 from 9...