JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Missouri Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that state lawmakers have illegally limited citizens’ right to weigh in on laws, a decision that could make it easier for people to force a statewide vote on laws they don’t like in the future.
The big game’s a’comin’ and every year there’s a lot of talk about the commercials. Normally commercials are a thing I avoid. During a commercial break, I usually take a stroll or engage in light banter. I might fix a snack or even, on occasion, check the laundry.
Nearly every time the Kansas City Chiefs got pressure on Joe Burrow in the AFC championship game, he managed to pull off a surprising escape. That ability to get out of trouble with his legs is one of Burrow’s best traits and a big reason why he has the Cincinnati Bengals playing in the Super Bowl.
NASHVILLE (AP) — Scotty Pippen Jr. scored 19 points, Quentin Millora-Brown and Jordan Wright each recorded a double-double and Vanderbilt pulled away from Missouri near the end for a 70-62 win on Tuesday night.
Jerry Bishop, age 74 of New Franklin. Passed away on January 21, 2022.
Nancy M. Larm, 67, of Boonville passed away unexpectedly Friday evening January 21, 2022, at her home.
Mary Jo Watson, a loving mother and grandmother, departed this life December 5, 2021, at home in Blackwater, MO with her son Mark by her side. Mary was born October 9, 1934 to Noble B. and Ruby Mae Hud son in Pocahontas, Arkansas. Mary, who was a lifelong interior designer, retired in 2019, and closed her busi ness, Mary Watson Antiques and Interi ors, in Blackwater, MO. She cherished her friends and clients alike doing what she loved. She also loved assisting the community of Blackwater with special events that were there to bring more attention to the place she loved. Mary cherished her family, and having them visit her in Blackwater. Her grandchildren loved to visit, especially for her roast beef meals and her homemade cookies. She loved to watch them walk the farm and fish with Uncle Mark, and play baseball in the field next to her home. When she couldn’t visit Arnold, she would mail them cookies which they al ways loved.
Wilma Melendez, 85, of Edina, Minnesota, formerly of Boonville, died in the Lord Jesus Christ on January 30, 2022. Preceded in death by parents, four brothers, and four brothers-in law.
Joyce Ann (Rentel) Vollrath, 78, of Pilot Grove, MO passed away Thursday, January 20, 2022, at her home surrounded by her family. Joyce was born July 16, 1943, in Boonville, MO, the daughter of Robert J. (Rob) and Dorothy Mae (Davis) Rentel. April 11, 1964, Joyce was united in marriage to James Vollrath at St John Catholic Church in Clear Creek, MO.
Elwood Eugene Waller, 81, of Nelson, MO, died Thursday, January 20, 2022, at Research Medical Center in Kansas City. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m.