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Down the Road- Changes Coming for Missouri Motor Vehicle Buyers
JEFFERSON CITY — Due to the passage of Senate Bill 28, purchasing a motor vehicle in Missouri will look different down the road - in late 2026 or early 2027. The law will take effect August 28 - but the change to paying vehicle sales tax will only...

Mobile License Office Coming to Missouri State Fair
JEFFERSON CITY, MO — For the first time, the Missouri Department of Revenue’s Mobile License Office will be operating at the Missouri State Fair, held August 7-17 in Sedalia, Missouri. The DOR mobile office will be located on Show Avenue near the...

Down the Road- Changes Coming for Missouri Motor Vehicle Buyers
JEFFERSON CITY — Due to the passage of Senate Bill 28, purchasing a motor vehicle in Missouri will look different down the road - in late 2026 or early 2027. The law will take effect August 28 - but the change to paying vehicle sales tax will only...

Attorney General Bailey Secures Major Eighth Circuit Victory Affirming Qualified Immunity For Missouri Corrections Official
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Today, Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey announced that the United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit has issued a decisive opinion reversing a lower court ruling and granting qualified immunity to a...

Missouri Terrazzo Recognized for Art Installation in Katherine Bernhardt Home
Pop art energy meets terrazzo in artist’s St. Louis residence; Missouri Terrazzo nets a national award for bringing her floor designs to life. FREDERICKSBURG , TX, UNITED STATES, July 24, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Contemporary artist Katherine...

MDC's Marsh excited about connecting with teachers in southwest Missouri
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Marty Marsh hopes to combine his interest in outdoor recreational activities with a long career in state education to show teachers in southwest Missouri how conservation can provide innovative curriculum ideas. In July, Marsh...

MDC recommends these eight birding hotspots in southeast Missouri this summer
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) invites birders, nature lovers, and families to explore eight birding destinations in southeast Missouri this summer — each offering unique habitats and impressive species...

Attorney General Bailey Announces Indictments Against Chesterfield Bridal Shop Owners For Defrauding Missouri Brides
CHESTERFIELD, Mo. – Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey announced today that a grand jury in St. Louis County has returned indictments against Chesterfield business owners Megan Price and Scott Price, following a criminal investigation into...

Missouri Terrazzo Honored for Missouri Botanical Garden Project
Biophilic terrazzo design with brass leaves and river rocks flows through the St. Louis garden’s visitor center, earning national recognition. FREDERICKSBURG , TX, UNITED STATES, July 24, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The National Terrazzo & Mosaic...

Chomps Celebrates Opening of State-of-the-Art Manufacturing Facility in Mexico, Missouri
MEXICO, Mo, July 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Chomps, America’s fastest-growing snack brand known for its high-quality meat sticks*, unveiled a new manufacturing facility in Mexico, Missouri, on July 23. This state-of-the-art 300,000 square foot...

Missouri Honors Pioneers in Education at the 64th Annual Cooperative Conference for School Administrators
Six Pioneers in Education will be in the spotlight on Monday, July 28, in recognition of their commitment and contributions to public education in Missouri. The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) will recognize the 2025...

Grand Opening: Missouri Behavioral Health Launches New Mental Health & Addiction Treatment Center
Missouri Behavioral Health opens a new Springfield center, expanding access to PHP, IOP, and outpatient care for mental health and addiction recovery. SPRINGFIELD , MO, UNITED STATES, July 28, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Missouri Behavioral...

MDC to host free antler measuring event July 31 at North Central Missouri Fair in Trenton
Body TRENTON, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is back for another year at the North Central Missouri Fair. MDC will host a free antler measuring event from 5-9 p.m. on Thursday, July 31, at the North Central Missouri...

SOUTHERN MISSOURI BANCORP REPORTS PRELIMINARY RESULTS FOR FOURTH QUARTER OF FISCAL 2025; DECLARES QUARTERLY DIVIDEND OF $0.25 PER COMMON SHARE; CONFERENCE CALL SCHEDULED FOR THURSDAY, JULY 24, AT 9:30 AM CENTRAL TIME
Poplar Bluff, Missouri, July 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Southern Missouri Bancorp, Inc. (“Company”) (NASDAQ: SMBC), the parent corporation of Southern Bank (“Bank”), today announced preliminary net income for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2025 of...

Learn about Missouri’s warm-water hatcheries on a hatchery tour this summer
Body COLUMBIA, Mo. -- Missouri hatcheries not only support our state’s great fishing, but they’re also fascinating places to visit. The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) has four hatcheries that produce warm-water fish. Blind Pony Hatchery...

City Wide Facility Solutions Launches New Location in Springfield, Missouri
SPRINGFIELD, MO, UNITED STATES, July 23, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- City Wide Facility Solutions, the leading management company in the building maintenance industry, is excited to announce the opening of its newest location in Springfield,...

VIP Successfully Launches Fusion Case Management System for Missouri's Division of Senior & Disability Services
FOLSOM, CA, UNITED STATES, July 23, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Visionary Integration Professionals (VIP), a leading technology solutions provider, today announced the successful launch of Fusion, Missouri's new Home and Community Based Services...

Attorney General Bailey Secures Major Victory For Missouri Landowners As Feds Terminate Grain Belt Express Loan
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey issued the following statement in response to the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) announcement that it has officially terminated the Biden-era conditional loan guarantee for the Grain...

American Lending Center Secures Three Additional I-956F Approvals for Multi-Phase Missouri Project
IRVINE, CA, UNITED STATES, July 23, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- American Lending Center (ALC), a leading private lender and federally designated regional center operator, proudly announces the approval of three new I-956F filings under the EB-5...

Columbia, Missouri Launches Inaugural COMO Restaurant Week: A Citywide Culinary Celebration
COLUMBIA, MO, UNITED STATES, July 23, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Columbia is inviting residents and visitors to experience the city’s vibrant culinary scene during the first-ever COMO Restaurant Week, taking place July 25 through August 3, 2025....