I never expected a normal day on my family farm to turn into the longest, most challenging journey of my life. It was a normal Sunday. We finished fixing fence, then we needed to let a mama cow and … more

May 21, 2026, is the day I became a certified biology teacher in Missouri, and I love my job. I wish others would join me. Sadly, the pathway to teacher licensure is a frustrating waste of … more

In May, I wrote about longevity, not just the kind measured in years, but the kind that matters to our families, farms, livelihoods and future. I wrote about the importance of taking care of … more

In March, both chambers of the Missouri legislature began hearings on proposals to introduce electrical choice and competition, challenging the state’s long-standing model of electricity generation … more

ST. LOUIS – A familiar avian presence has returned to Franklin County as a pair of Peregrine falcons has officially claimed the nest box, where at least one egg has already been laid – now … more

It’s been a bruising year to be a Missouri Democrat. Even setting aside the broader tumult of Trump 2.0, life inside the Missouri Capitol has been especially unforgiving for Democrats. … more

JEFFERSON CITY — The National Federations of Independent Businesses’ October jobs report found that 32 percentage (seasonally adjusted) of small business owners reported job openings they … more

As Missouri’s State Treasurer, I’m proud to join people across our state and nation in celebrating National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) this October. This year marks the … more

LAKE OZARK — Recently Lt. Governor David Wasinger addressed state and local tourism leaders at the annual Governor’s Conference on Tourism, celebrating the Missourians who help make the … more

At a time when newspapers across the nation find it hard to keep their doors open, we at The Maries County Advocate are excited to be celebrating our 10th Anniversary. We started the Advocate … more