This month we are celebrating the small and local businesses that drive growth in our communities. Independent retailers keep our local economies strong while creating opportunities for our families, friends,…

Rep. Friess is hosting a free shredding event on July 15th, from 9am-noon behind Parkview High School’s Blue Jay Football Field at 1 Veteran’s Pkwy in Columbia. This is a…

MoDOT will be holding an open-house style meeting on July 19th from 4-6pm at the Catalyst Center, 508 North Main Street in Perryville Missouri for those interested in learning more…

Dear Neighbor, I hope that you had a wonderful and safe Fourth of July, celebrating with family and friends. I write to you today with updates regarding energy, the environment,…

Wishing all a safe and happy Independence Day today! Have a great 4th of July.

Malicious actors are people who attempt to access a person’s mobile device or personal information for their own gain. Oftentimes, malicious actors set up ‘honeypots’ or traps that get a…

Chester, IL…The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office was the recipient of a $10,000 grant for use in obtaining new ballistic plate carrier vests and Kevlar helmets for its patrol deputies. Sheriff…

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a disorder that develops in some people who have experienced a shocking, scary, or dangerous event. People may experience a range of reactions after trauma,…

Rep. Friess is hosting a free shredding event on July 15th, from 9am-noon behind Parkview High School’s Blue Jay Football Field at 1 Veteran’s Pkwy in Columbia. This is a…

One of the few remaining copies of a highly impactful historical document is on display in Springfield. The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum and Library will be displaying their…