NEC President and COO, Charlie Amidon, Retires
FORSYTH, Mo. — Charlie Amidon, President and COO, recently retired from National Enzyme Company (NEC) after seven years at the helm. With a stunning list of accomplishments to his credit, Charlie helped take NEC to an unimaginable level of success with his rare ability to see undiscovered potential, along with delivering results way ahead of…
Read MoreHurricane Harvey – We Are The United States of America
By Dr. Glenn Mollette Houston and the Texas Gulf Coast are devastated. Never has an area been so blasted by so much rainfall in such a short amount of time. Houston has received more rainfall than other city across the United States receives in one entire year. So far over 51 inches of rain has…
Read MoreMajority of Work Zones Stopped Over Labor Day Weekend
I-44/I-55 Closed in Downtown St Louis late Friday through early Saturday JEFFERSON CITY –– The majority of construction work on state routes in Missouri will stop starting Friday, Sept. 1 at noon for the Labor Day holiday weekend. However, late Friday night into Saturday morning, one active work zone will close the westbound/southbound direction of…
Read MoreRoute 5 in Wright County Reduced for Bridge Maintenance
The bridge is located south of Mansfield. WILLOW SPRINGS – Route 5 in Wright County will be reduced to one lane as the Missouri Department of Transportation crews perform bridge maintenance. The bridge over BNSF Railroad is located south of Burlington Road south of Mansfield. Weather permitting, work will take place Thursday, Aug. 31 through…
Read More2017 Hootin & Hollarin Quilt Show Sept. 21-23
Organizers of the 2017 Hootin & Hollarin Quilt Show are gearing up for another successful show, and for quilters interested in participating, here are guidelines for entering. Quilts may be checked in on Wednesday, Sept. 20 between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m., on the southwest corner of the Gainesville square, next to Ozark Computers. All…
Read MoreExplore the Night Sky Sept. 9 at Echo Bluff State Park
JEFFERSON CITY, MO, Aug. 29, 2017 – Explore the fascinating night sky at a Night Sky program Sept. 9 at Echo Bluff State Park south of Salem. The outdoor interpretive program will be held from 7:30-9 p.m. and is free and open to the public. Telescopes will be set up to view the stars and…
Read MoreHow to Help Disaster Survivors in Texas
WASHINGTON –– The compassion and generosity of the American people is never more evident than during and after a disaster. It is individuals, non-profits, faith- and community-based organizations, private sector partners, and governmental agencies working together that will most effectively and efficiently help survivors cope with the impacts of Tropical Storm Harvey. Please follow a…
Read MoreCity’s Closed Session Meeting August 22
By Sue Curry Jones Last week Mayor David Norman and aldermen held a closed session meeting to address a personnel issue. However, following the meeting, officials invoked a Sunshine Law rule which allows a 72-hour delay before disciplinary actions or promotions are made public. According to Mayor Norman, the closed session lasted at least an…
Read MoreWhat About This…? 8.31.2017
As everyone knows, the term “cover” in the music industry is used when a musician performs a work previously made popular by another artist. Some covers are good, others not so much. There are covers that become more successful than the original performances, like Gladys Knight and the Pips’ Heard It On the Grapevine, and…
Read MoreWant to Help Those Flooded In Texas? Check BBB First
Hurricane Harvey has caused devastation in parts of Texas. In the wake of the severe damage done to vehicles, homes and other property, Better Business Bureau (BBB) warns consumers to be on the lookout for fraudulent charities and crowdfunding campaigns. Although giving financial assistance during emergency situations may feel like the right thing to do,…
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