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Attorney General Bird Joins Coalition Defending Act to Protect Children from Social Media Harm
DES MOINES—Attorney General Brenna Bird today announced she joined a bipartisan coalition of 34 states and the District of Columbia in a brief supporting Tennessee’s law that protects children from social media harm. Studies continue to show that...

1905 New Media Honors 120-Year Legacy with Modern Brand Refresh
Fourth-generation family business unveils refreshed identity and new website, reflecting company growth and a clear vision for the future ST. LOUIS, MO, UNITED STATES, October 13, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- 1905 New Media, an award-winning...

American Rebel Light Beer Secures Spring 2026 Distribution Placement Across All 416 Southeastern Grocers Locations — Including Winn-Dixie, Harvey’s, and Fresco y Más — Marking a Major Regional Expansion with the #19 U.S. Grocery Chain
Strategic retail win accelerates national retail rollout and expands access to patriotic consumers across five Southeastern states for American Rebel Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: AREB) Distribution in 416 stores across five states represents a pivotal...

Governor Kehoe Appoints Dr. Gretchen Shull to the State Board of Education
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo — Governor Mike Kehoe appointed a new member to the State Board of Education (State Board), Gretchen Shull (Webb City). The appointment is now subject to confirmation by the Missouri Senate in the upcoming legislative session....

Attorney General Hanaway Secures Felony Indictments In Four Major Medicaid Fraud Cases In St. Louis
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Today, Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway announced that a grand jury in Cole County has returned indictments in four major cases of alleged Medicaid fraud in the St. Louis region. Collectively, these cases account...

MDC welcomes 20 new conservation agents during 2025 graduation
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) congratulates 20 new conservation agents upon their graduation from MDC’s 2025 Conservation Agent Training Academy. The agent class of 2025 took the Conservation Agent’s Oath...

MDC welcomes public comments on deer management
Body JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is seeking public input on deer management in Missouri and welcomes comments online through Oct. 17. MDC invites deer hunters, wildlife watchers, landowners and managers,...

Register for MDC Hunter Education Skills course Oct. 23 in West Plains
Body WEST PLAINS, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) invites those wishing to get their hunter education certification to attend the course set for 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. on Oct. 23 at MDC Ozark Regional Office. The skills session is...

MDC reminds ginseng harvesters of season opening and new regulations
Body WEST PLAINS, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reminds Missourians that the state’s ginseng harvest season runs through Dec. 31. To be legally harvested, ginseng plants must have three or more true leaves (prongs)....

Join MDC for deer management open house in Mount Vernon on Oct. 16
Body MOUNT VERNON, Mo. – Enjoy hunting deer or watching them? Want help managing private land for deer? Want to know more about the Missouri Department of Conservation’s (MDC) efforts to keep deer healthy? MDC invites deer hunters, landowners and...

Join MDC for deer management open house in Mount Vernon on Oct. 16
Body MOUNT VERNON, Mo. – Enjoy hunting deer or watching them? Want help managing private land for deer? Want to know more about the Missouri Department of Conservation’s (MDC) efforts to keep deer healthy? MDC invites deer hunters, landowners and...

Learn about wildlife diets at Oct. 10 MDC program in Branson
Body BRANSON, Mo. – Knowing what an animal eats can provide interesting insights into how it lives. People can learn more about reptile and amphibian appetites at the Missouri Department of Conservation’s (MDC) Oct. 10 program “Feeding Frenzy.”...

Enjoy nature and autumn treats at MDC’s free HOWLoween event Oct. 18 in Kansas City
Body KANSAS CITY, Mo. – An autumn evening takes a nature-filled twist when the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) and partners host HOWLoween from 5 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 18, at the Anita B. Gorman Discovery Center in Kansas City....

MDC provides self-serve freezer drop sites for voluntary CWD sampling in St. Louis region
Body St. LOUIS, Mo—To make it easier for deer hunters to have their deer tested for chronic wasting disease (CWD), the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) has deployed deer head drop-off sites in six counties in the St. Louis region. Each...

Teens: Let MDC show you hacks that will make fish bite Oct. 9 at Busch Conservation Area fly tying class
Body St. CHARLES, Mo.—Teens, want to catch some cool fish facts, watch a little ferocious feeding, and learn how to craft your own lures? You’ll even keep what you create. The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is presenting a free program...

Join MDC for deer management open house Oct. 15 in West Plains
Body WEST PLAINS, Mo. – Enjoy hunting deer or watching them? Want help managing private land for deer? Want to know more about the Missouri Department of Conservation’s (MDC) efforts to keep deer healthy? MDC invites deer hunters, landowners and...

Join MDC for deer management open house Oct. 14 in Poplar Bluff
Body POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. – Enjoy hunting deer or watching them? Want help managing private land for deer? Want to know more about the Missouri Department of Conservation’s (MDC) efforts to keep deer healthy? MDC invites deer hunters, landowners and...

Invasive Chinese mysterysnail found in Lake Minesa in Marshall
Body COLUMBIA, Mo. – Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) staff have confirmed the presence of the invasive Chinese mysterysnail in Lake Minesa in Marshall, Mo. Staff were contacted by a concerned citizen about the presence of the prohibited...

Attorney General Catherine Hanaway Secures Court Victory Halting Biden Administration’s Illegal Diversion of Border Wall Funds
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Today, Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway announced a sweeping victory in federal court, successfully halting the Biden Administration’s attempt to illegally divert congressionally appropriated funds away from...

Waynesville License Office Transitions to New Contractor
JEFFERSON CITY, MO — The Missouri Department of Revenue (DOR) has accepted a new management proposal for the Waynesville License Office. The contract has been awarded to BPD Holdings, LLC. The license office, located at 218 Historic 66, will close...