Commission Awards Contracts for Southeast District Projects
SIKESTON –– The Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission awarded contracts for Southeast District projects during an electronic ballot process held on June 3. Awarded contracts include conduit installation, two bridge replacements, slide repairs, pavement marking and sidewalk improvements. Contracts include the following: • $204,280 contract was awarded to Bill Sullivan Excavation, Inc., for conduit installation…
Read MoreMilo Woman Sentenced for SNAP Fraud, Meth Trafficking
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – A Milo, Missouri, woman has been sentenced in federal court for her role in a conspiracy to sell methamphetamine in exchange for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits (commonly known as “food stamps”). Melanie A. Person, 54, was sentenced by M. Douglas Harpool on Wednesday, June 10, to six years in federal…
Read MoreLinna Rae Fleetwood
Linna Rae Fleetwood, 80 years, 7 months, 4 days old, of Squires, Missouri went home to Heaven on June 12, 2020 at Cox South Medical Center in Springfield, MO with her family by her side. Linna Rae was born November 8, 1939 in Rockbridge, MO to Charley and Garrie (Hoover) Byerley. On August 26, 1961…
Read MoreSBA’s Economic Injury Disaster Loans and Advance Program Reopened to All Eligible Small Businesses and Non-Profits Impacted by COVID-19 Pandemic
WASHINGTON – To further meet the needs of U.S. small businesses and non-profits, the U.S. Small Business Administration reopened the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) and EIDL Advance program portal to all eligible applicants experiencing economic impacts due to COVID-19 today. “The SBA is strongly committed to working around the clock, providing dedicated emergency assistance…
Read MoreRep. Smith Receives “Taxpayers’ Friend Award” for Pro-taxpayer Voting Record
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Jason Smith (R-MO) was honored by the National Taxpayers Union (NTU) with having one of the strongest voting records in the United States Congress for supporting limited government, economic freedom, and low taxes. This year Smith is one of only 48 members of the U.S. House of Representatives to have earned…
Read MoreLarry Ray Mackey
Larry Ray Mackey, 77 years, 8 months, 4 days old, Ava, Missouri passed away on June 11, 2020 at Cox South Medical Center in Springfield, MO. Larry was born October 7, 1942 in Douglas County, MO to Lee Wesley and Jewell (Ritchie) Mackey. Larry was retired from working as a Heating and Cooling Repairmen in…
Read MoreLloyd Junior “JR” Tate
Lloyd Junior Tate, 60 years, 9 months, 19 days old, of Ava, Missouri passed on to Heaven on June 15, 2020 at Mercy Hospital, Springfield, MO with his family by his side. Lloyd Junior was born August 26, 1959 in Mountain Grove, MO to Lloyd Amos and Genieve (Berry) Tate. JR worked as a sawmiller…
Read MoreFrancis Roger Thompson
Francis Roger “Buzz” Thompson, son of Charles F. Thompson and Mary Alice (Trouten) Thompson, was born February 9, 1943 in Wyandotte, Michigan. He passed away at 11:30 p.m. Thursday, June 11, 2020 in his home north of Marshfield, at the age of 77. Buzz retired from the United States Navy and later retired from Wal-Mart…
Read MoreBoyd “Bo”James Hill
Boyd James Hill, 29 years, 10 months, 4 days old, of Isabella, Missouri passed away on June 9, 2020 at Thornfield, MO in Ozark County from an auto accident on Z Highway by steel track. Bo was born August 5, 1990 in Mansfield, MO to William Thomas and Vicki Lea (Wichman) Hill. On May 26,…
Read MoreMercy Springfield Communities Loosens Visitor Restrictions
One visitor allowed with hospitalized patients SPRINGFIELD – Beginning last week, Mercy’s hospitalized patients were allowed to have one visitor per day. This is effective at: Mercy Hospital Springfield Mercy Hospital Aurora Mercy Hospital Cassville Mercy Hospital Lebanon Mercy St. Francis Hospital Visitors will have their temperature taken and must answer COVID-19-related questions. Visitors should…
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