Amy's Creative Pursuits: Six Days in Branson, Missouri: Day Three, "Top of the Rock"
Enjoy fabulous views of the Ozarks Mountains and nine waterfalls on this fun golf-cart ride at Top of the Rock in Branson Missouri.| www.amyscreativepursuits.com
The last two hours of Dwight Davis’ more than 30 years of incarceration were the longest two hours of his life. His wife got lost on the way to pick him up, so he sat in fresh sweats and bright New Balance shoes, sweating. After picking him up, his wife dropped him off at a Walmart to buy toiletries while she was at the grocery store next door. The post How to Leave Prison and Know You Belong Back Home appeared first on Prison Journalism Project.| Prison Journalism Project
The University of Missouri School of Medicine is requesting removal from a list of medical schools that maintain DEI offices, claiming the diversity and inclusion office the school renamed last year—and which is still run by the same administrator—does not count. The post University of Missouri Asks To Be Removed From List of Medical Schools With DEI, Claiming Renamed Office Does Not Count appeared first on .|
Note: For those wondering why I didn’t comment on others’ Cellpic Sunday posts, I spent a few days as a guest at a hospital in Opelousas, Louisiana. Though surgery was a high possibility, I avoided the knife with a promise that when we get back to Fargo, I would consult with my personal physician to […]| Journeys with Johnbo
In September, Jasmine Burke, a paramedic with the Highland Rescue Team Ambulance District in Colorado, responded to a 911 call for someone with suicidal thoughts. That is all that anyone can know about the case, she says, ultimately leaving the patient with back-up. But the call itself represents a growing trend in rural areas where behavioral health emergencies have strained the capacity of local emergency services. “We get calls like this all of the time with psychiatric emergencies, suic...| Barn Raiser
Enjoy fabulous views of the Ozarks Mountains and nine waterfalls on this fun golf-cart ride at Top of the Rock in Branson Missouri.| www.amyscreativepursuits.com
The Missouri Baptist Foundation (MBF) has announced the launch of several new financial programs designed to meet the growing needs of Missouri Baptist churches, ministries and individual investors. The post Missouri Baptist Foundation introduces investment, ministry support tools appeared first on Pathway.| Pathway
A task force of Missouri Baptist Convention's (MBC) Credentials Committee has released a written report on the "office of the pastor, specifically as it relates to a woman's role in ministry." Read the full story from The Pathway, Missouri Baptists' news source.| Pathway
Three years and a half years ago, in a little town in southwest New Mexico, I worked in a high school. I was working towards my teaching degree because I wanted to be a positive influence and make a difference in kids’ lives. In this position, I saw the true inequity in our community. Watching students struggle with access to food, housing, and lack of access to resources was a hard, heart-wrenching thing to witness. And five months ago, I packed up a U-Haul trailer, drove 16 hours, and set...| Empower Missouri
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Pastor Rodney Rambo and his Carl Junction congregation, Rooted Church, has sent roughly 80 people Pittsburg, Kans., where they will help start a new church. The new church plant, named Radiant Church, is being formed from a team made up of nearly one-third of Rooted Church’s membership. Read the full story from The Pathway, Missouri Baptists' news source.| Pathway
The shift is part of a Postal Service push to cut costs by shifting mail transport from air travel to ground transportation, which has slowed delivery times across America. The post Half of Missouri ZIP codes see Postal Service cuts under consolidation plan, but millions still rely on the service appeared first on The Beacon.| The Beacon
High costs and limited access in some parts of the country can keep people from getting needed health care. The post As the Medicare enrollment window opens, a new study gives Missouri and Kansas below-average scores appeared first on The Beacon.| The Beacon
On the retelling of any trip, I could skip to the final destination to share my impressions and experiences. But there’s so much to see along the way. Rushing to the end, you’d miss tal…| Accidental Wanderlust
Lens-Artists Challenge #369: Dreamy How timely this challenge is! I just returned from a week-long photography workshop in Missouri. It was very intensive with daily assignments, workshops, critiques, and field trips. I loved the experience and the people I met. … Read More| Through Brazilian Eyes
More than a year-and-a-half after its property was destroyed by an arson fire, Providence Baptist Church held a dedication service, Sept. 20, to express gratitude for all who have helped them and to move forward in ministry. The post Providence Baptist Church, Williamstown, dedicates new building after 2024 arson fire appeared first on Pathway.| Pathway
The Missouri Baptist Convention’s 2025 Ministry Wives Luncheon is scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 28, at 11:30am in the St. Charles Convention Center here. The post ‘Resilient Hope’: Women in Ministry Luncheon scheduled for Oct. 28 appeared first on Pathway.| Pathway
For the second consecutive year, SBU has an increase in total fall enrollment, thanks in part to the fourth straight year of growth in the incoming freshman class on the Bolivar campus. The university also saw gains in its Springfield-based Mercy College of Health Professions programs, as well as an increase in the incoming class for the Doctor of Physical Therapy program. The post SBU welcomes more than 1,000 new students this fall appeared first on Pathway.| Pathway
Missouri Baptists will gather in Branson on Monday morning and early afternoon, Oct. 27, for their annual Pastors’ Conference. The post Missouri Baptist Pastors’ Conference set Monday, Oct. 27 appeared first on Pathway.| Pathway
This year, Missouri Baptists have joined Southern Baptists across the country in celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Cooperative Program. As the celebration reaches its crescendo at the MBC Annual Meeting in Branson Oct. 27-28, Missouri Baptists have a unique opportunity to recognize their legacy of generosity by celebrating the entire month, with a focus on national CP Day, Oct. 5. The post MBC to celebrate 100 years of CP in October appeared first on Pathway.| Pathway
Executive Director Wes Fowler and the staff of the Missouri Baptist Convention (MBC) are hosting a dinner for bi-vocational pastors and their wives, Oct. 27, during the MBC Annual Meeting in Branson. The post MBC to host Oct. 27 dinner for bi-vocational pastors appeared first on Pathway.| Pathway
In the first month of direct state aid for Missouri’s K-12 scholarship program, 98% of funds went to Christian, Jewish, and Islamic institutions. The post Nearly All State Funding for Missouri School Vouchers Used for Religious Schools appeared first on Word&Way.| Word&Way
With the execution of Lance Shockley approaching, this issue of A Public Witness unpacks the debate over his religious freedom rights for his final moments. The post Missouri Blocks Spiritual Advisor Request for Prison Pastor’s Execution appeared first on Word&Way.| Word&Way
Last year, Concerned Women for America of Missouri worked tirelessly to help voters understand the truth behind Amendment 3. Unfortunately, due to widespread confusion and deception, the amendment passed, erasing Missouri’s abortion regulations and making our state one of the most liberal in the nation regarding abortion rights. While that outcome was disheartening, we […] The post PRAISE ALERT! Judge Green Approves Life-Saving Amendment Language appeared first on Concerned Women for A...| Concerned Women for America
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When we talk about mass incarceration, the first image that comes to mind for many is a prison cell door, slamming shut. But while Missouri state prisons incarcerate over 23,000 people, the primary form of incarceration that people face is the one closest to home: detention in local and county jails. There are approximately 9,800 […] The post Mass Incarceration in Your Backyard appeared first on Empower Missouri.| Empower Missouri
On July 31, 2025, more than 30 cross-sector partners gathered in Columbia, Missouri, meeting inside the incredible new Food Bank Market at The Food Bank for Central & Northeast Missouri. Convened as the Missouri Rural Food Access Partnership, our charge was clear: to understand how the newly-passed One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) is reshaping […] The post Missouri Rural Food Access Partnership Is Charting the New Food Landscape After OBBBA appeared first on Empower Missouri.| Empower Missouri
This story was originally published by ProPublica. Republished under a CC BY-NC-ND 3.0 license. After a fight with a Black student in a St. Louis suburb left a white student badly injured in March …| Techdirt
School districts are reacting to state laws that dictate the kinds of books school libraries can have, leading to book bans, report finds.| Education Week
In Part 1 of our two-part Weekly Perspective series on youth justice, we talked about the different paths a kid may take through the system. We also discussed the science of why kids are different than adults and should be treated as such by our laws. This fact was underscored in 2012, when the Supreme […] The post Youth Justice in Missouri: The How appeared first on Empower Missouri.| Empower Missouri
Linda McMahon appears unaware of the past progress made in serving students with disabilities in public schools. Nor does she understand the complexities surrounding student needs and the long-time underfunding of education services, or what improvements would make school better. She's sliding America backwards, with devastating repercussions for children with special needs and all students.| Nancy Bailey's Education Website - Revive, Rally and Recover Public Schools
MADELINE SIMMS After midnight, cottonwoods are inconsequential teeth, ripped from the ground by the Mississippi River. An elm snaps like a bird’s neck: an egret. The current betrays every fluttering heart and rages on. A rock becomes sepulcher to the uprooted nest. The river could be less cruel, the winter, more forgiving.| The Common
Missouri Baptist University is celebrating record-breaking enrollment this fall, welcoming the largest freshman class in its history. The milestone marks a nearly 10 percent increase over the University’s previous freshman class high set in 2022. Read the full story from The Pathway, Missouri Baptists' news source.| Pathway
Hannibal-LaGrange University is pleased to announce its annual Grow Week, a series of special chapel services and events designed to encourage spiritual growth in the campus community. This year’s featured speaker is Daniel Ritchie, evangelist and Vice President of the Southern Baptist Convention, who has shared the hope of Christ with audiences across the nation. Read the full story from The Pathway, Missouri Baptists' news source.| Pathway
Resolutions for this year’s MBC Annual Meeting must be submitted in writing to the Committee on Resolutions at least sixty (60) days prior to the first session of the annual meeting, which means the deadline of Aug. 28 is fast approaching. Read the full story from The Pathway, Missouri Baptists' news source.| Pathway
Gene Smith, administrative pastor at First Baptist Church, De Soto, and his wife Kristi recently led a missions trip to La Romana, Dominican Republic. They and 12 individuals from their church partnered with Pastor Savenít Polo of Maranatha Baptist Church and other volunteers in La Romana to organize an eyeglass clinic, which was open, June 21–28. The team went out to two different “bateyes,” impoverished villages where sugar cane workers live. On this trip, they gave out 589 pairs of ...| Pathway
MADELINE SIMMS After midnight, cottonwoods are inconsequential teeth, ripped from the ground by the Mississippi River. An elm snaps like a bird’s neck: an egret. The current betrays every fluttering heart and rages on. A rock becomes sepulcher to the uprooted nest. The river could be less cruel, the winter, more forgiving.| The Common
Philadelphia’s host city executive for the 2026 World Cup says organizers accept that an immigration crackdown by the U.S. federal government may be among the outside events that impact next year’s tournament.| AP News
Plan your Oregon Trail RV trip with our itinerary from Independence, Missouri, to Oregon City—see key landmarks and campgrounds along the way. Oregon Trail RV Trip Made Easy: Follow the Ruts, Skip the Oxen appeared first on www.DoItYourselfRV.com| Do It Yourself RV
Fanatics Betting and Gaming has agreed a partnership with Boyd Gaming that will give it access to the sports betting market in Missouri. There has been a mad scramble among some of the biggest US sports betting sites to obtain licenses to operate in the Show-Me state since local government approved the launch of mobile […] The post Fanatics Secures Boyd Gaming Partnership For Sports Betting Launch In Missouri appeared first on Gambling Industry News.| USA Casino & Gambling Industry News Archives - Gambling Industry News
Unyielding is a University of Missouri School of Journalism project for Investigate Midwest. Missouri has nearly 27 million acres of farmland. Nearly all of it is blanketed by pesticides. Crop farming is integral to Missouri’s economy, and pesticides are meant to ease the process. But these substances also come with risks. The level of risk differs […]| Investigate Midwest
Before Youth Minister Jimmy Bagwell and his family moved to Memphis, Mo., three years ago, he was told that the cows in the town outnumbered people ten to one. (With a population of about 1,700 people, you can do the math.) But beyond the hooves and hayfields, the heart of this rural town beats for community—a community that Bagwell cherishes, but even more so, by First Baptist Church (FBC) of Memphis. Read the full story from The Pathway, Missouri Baptists' news source.| Pathway
FanDuel has agreed a new market access agreement to operate in Missouri with Major League Soccer club St Louis CITY SC| Gambling Industry News
The CDC has already changed some vaccine guidelines and the FDA may change others, which could throw insurance coverage into question and lead to fewer people getting shots.| Beacon: Kansas City
Amid the Trump administration’s escalating mass deportation campaign, many immigrant rights advocates are calling for nonviolent resistance.| Beacon: Kansas City
An audit of the district found the board discussed topics in closed meetings that should have been public. But the district received an overall rating of ‘good.’| Beacon: Kansas City
Insurance companies have proposed the highest rate increases since 2018. Health care analysts blame Trump administration policies, which will raise prices and drive healthy people out of the marketplace.| Beacon: Kansas City
(The Lion) — A new Missouri law giving voters a say on whether local schools can use a four-day week faces a legal challenge as a key election deadline approaches. Passed in 2024, the statute requires larger school districts – those in more populous counties or cities – to obtain voter approval before continuing a four-day instructional schedule. Of Missouri’s 518 school … Read more| The Heartlander
The growth in the number of students learning English is one of several ways the district is becoming more diverse.| Beacon: Kansas City
From nostalgia to neon, these Route 66 quotes capture the magic of America’s most famous road. Which one speaks to your inner road tripper?| Everyday Wanderer
Check out all of the cool things to do in St. Louis with kids on your next visit!| The Family Voyage
Learning how to decode words is essential to becoming a reader. But research shows that building a strong vocabulary and knowledge-base is crucial as well.| Education Week
Sandra Hemme, who spent 43 years in prison for a murder she did not commit, is suing the city of St. Joseph, Missouri, for allegedly concealing and manipulating evidence that led to her wrongful conviction.| Davis Vanguard
The Missouri Department of Natural Resources (DNR) estimates approximately 5,000 orphaned or abandoned wells require plugging in the state.| FracTracker Alliance
Regulators in Missouri stripped C&C Manufacturing of its cannabis manufacturer’s license on July 17, following a massive product recall last summer.| CRB Monitor News
As cash-strapped jails rush in for ICE contracts, one man’s death shows the complexity and risk of detaining immigrants.| The Marshall Project
What’s Good Norfolk? Teaching kids to choose wisely-and boldly – as D.A.R.E. program expands in Norfolk schools| D.A.R.E. America
Experienced Law Firm Helping Survivors of Sexual Abuse in Missouri Pursue Compensation Filing a Missouri sexual abuse lawsuit provides survivors of childhood sexual abuse, institutional abuse, and other cases involving sexual abuse a powerful path to seek justice through the civil justice system. Whether the abuse occurred in a school, a juvenile detention center, a […] The post Missouri Sexual Abuse Lawsuit Updates appeared first on Injury Lawyer Team.| Injury Lawyer Team
More than 1,600 students gathered across three Missouri Super Summer camps this June, making 2025 the largest year in the Missouri Baptist Convention (MBC) camp’s recent history and resulting in dozens of spiritual decisions. Read the full story from The Pathway, Missouri Baptists' news source.| Pathway
In the early 2000s, I met Ben Hess at the Denny’s restaurant next to Interstate 44 in Eureka. For the previous few months, my wife Heidi and I had been wrestling with the call to plant a church in this St. Louis suburb. From that meeting, and for multiple years after we planted the church, Ben, for us, was the face of the Cooperative Program. Read the full story from The Pathway, Missouri Baptists' news source.| Pathway
From neon signs to quirky roadside stops, take a nostalgic journey along historic US Route 66, America’s most iconic road trip from Chicago to Santa Monica.| Everyday Wanderer
When it comes to quirky charm and vintage vibes, nothing beats a classic Route 66 motel. With neon signs that glow like campfire stories waiting to be told, these roadside retreats are living souvenirs from America’s golden age of road trips. This article is Route 66 Centennial Certified, as part of the Official Route 66 […]| Everyday Wanderer
Cruise through the best Route 66 car museums! From muscle cars to movie icons, these must-visit stops keep classic auto history alive along the Mother Road. 🚗| Everyday Wanderer
The Old Chain of Rocks Bridge is a unique and historic landmark that offers visitors a fascinating glimpse into the region’s past. Spanning the Mississippi River just north of St. […]| I Hit The Button
Vireo Growth Inc. Announces Closing of Proper Brands Acquisition in Missouri. MINNEAPOLIS , June 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Vireo Growth Inc. (“Vireo” or the “Company”) (CSE: VREO; OTCQX: VREOF), today announced that it has closed its previously-announced... #Missouri #properbrands #Vireo| New Cannabis Ventures
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As a greater number of states opt in to legal cannabis, concerns are growing over illegal product flowing into their legal markets.| CRB Monitor News
News from the region Statewide By Joe Jerek Published Date 04/21/2025 Body JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reports it has confirmed 243 new cases of chronic wasting disease (CWD) in Missouri deer in 35 counties. Seven of those counties had their first CWD-positive case: Audrain, Callaway, […]| CWD-INFO.ORG
Insights from Quinten Steenhuis at the AI + Access to Justice Research Seminar Recently, the Stanford Legal Design Lab hosted its latest installment of the AI+Access to Justice Research Seminar, featuring a presentation from Quinten Steenhuis. Quinten is a professor and innovator-in-residence at Suffolk Law School’s LIT Lab. He’s also a former housing attorney in […]| Justice Innovation
Missouri has once again eliminated a portion of the social equity microbusiness licenses it selected during last summer’s lottery due to ownership concerns.| CRB Monitor News
Missouri Baptist Convention (MBC) executive board members meeting here, March 3-4, approved 2026 goals for statewide offerings, recommended an amendment to the MBC Nominating Committee’s rules and procedures, and created a Credentials Committee Guidelines Task Force. Read the full story from The Pathway, Missouri Baptists' news source.| Pathway
Rural districts don't have the same resources as more urban districts to scale up mental health services despite similar levels of need.| Education Week
Empowering financial institutions and capital providers to understand, identify and manage cannabis-related risk and opportunity.| CRB Monitor News
Slipstream Creations' first Kawasaki build... When Honda released the CB750 in 1969, Kawasaki head engineer Ben Inamura didn't focus on rivaling Honda's 750cc four, but beating it. Three years later, the 900cc Kawasaki Z1 appeared...and the Zed legend was born. Inamura then developed what| BikeBound
What do you think of when you think of national parks? Grand vistas? Nature activities? An exciting vacation destination? A few parks just don't seem to fit the title of a national park. Find out which worst national parks to skip and where to go instead!| The Adventure Detour - Full-Time RV Living and Travel
Missouri Baptist Convention (MBC) Executive Board members meeting here, Aug. 26-27, approved the convention’s 2025 spending plan and recommended that MBC messengers gathered for their annual meeting in October take a special offering to support a Christian school in St. Louis. Read the full story from The Pathway, Missouri Baptists' news source.| Pathway
As we change seasons, we’re talking seasonal foods with chef Zane Dearien at a unique restaurant in St. Louis’ Central West End — Bowood by Niche. The restaurant is paired with a garden center, providing... The post Tapping into Fresh & Seasonal Cooking: A Convo with Chef Zane Dearien appeared first on Grounded by the Farm.| Grounded by the Farm
Cheese farmer made be a made up term but when you make artisan cheddar cheese from the dairy cows you milk, it seems fitting so it’s what I called David Hemme as I visited the... The post Artisan Cheddar from the Farm: Cheese Curds & Conservation appeared first on Grounded by the Farm.| Grounded by the Farm
Pictures of the 2024 total solar eclipse over the United States, plus photography tips for planning your eclipse photos.| I Hit The Button
If you're wondering if St. Louis is worth visiting, this post is for you. Here are five awesome reasons why you should go!| My Vintage Map
The post St. Ann, Missouri – Insurers force change on police departments long resistant to it appeared first on StarChase.| StarChase
A teenage boy, L. (b. 2007), was imprisoned and tortured by his parents, Joseph and Peggy Flores. L. was homeschooled. Joseph Flores had a conviction of sexual assault in 2002 and had a warrant for his arrest in Colorado for failure to register as a sex offender. According to L., the Floreses began to abuse […] The post Son of Joseph and Peggy Flores appeared first on Homeschooling's Invisible Children.| Homeschooling's Invisible Children
A Branson Christmas visit is a MUST this holiday season. The shows, the trees, the Lights of Joy...Branson has it all. Here are 10 ways to get festive this Christmas season, when visiting Branson, Missouri.| 365 Traveler
Sister Wilhelmina Lancaster, the incorrupt nun of Missouri, showed little sign of decomposition when she was exhumed from her grave 4 years after her death.| Cult of Weird
Driving through Missouri you can't miss the advertisements for Bonne Terre Mine - featured as the worlds largest subterranean lake - I was in| Exploration America
