“Over the years, Missouri’s Lincoln Days celebration has attracted some of the biggest names in national politics—and this year will be no different. We are excited that Governor Bobby Jindal will share his vision of our party’s future with Missouri’s committed Republican volunteers and activists,” said David Cole, Chairman of the Missouri Republican Party. “Governor Jindal is a rising star in the Republican Party, and his extraordinary record in Louisiana proves yet again that strong, conservative leadership works.”
During his first four years in office, Gov. Jindal has amassed an impressive conservative record: he has cut the state budget by 26%, cut the state’s income tax by $1.1 billion, and championed some of the strictest ethics requirements in the nation. Thanks to his efforts, Louisiana’s unemployment rate is well below the national average. For additional information about Louisiana’s transformation under Gov Jindal, please see this Weekly Standard profile from December 2011. In October 2011, Gov. Jindal was re-elected to his second term with an overwhelming 66% of the vote.
“As we approach a critical election, our annual Lincoln Days celebration will play an important role in energizing the Republican Party’s most devoted volunteers and grassroots activists,” said Eric Zahnd, President of the Missouri Association of Republicans. “We are honored that Gov. Jindal will be joining us, and his attendance will once again remind us of the importance of electing strong conservatives at every level of government.”
The 2012 Missouri Lincoln Days celebration will take place February 17-19 in Kansas City.
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POPLAR BLUFF - One of the most popular country music stars will be performing in concert in Southeast Missouri in a special concert dedicated to America’s veterans.
The John J. Pershing VA Medical Center will host the “Valentines for Veterans Concert” featuring Lee Greenwood at 7 p.m., Friday Feb. 17 at the Poplar Bluff River
Tickets are now through the Poplar Bluff VA Medical Center and the Greater Poplar Bluff Area Chamber of Commerce. Tickets will be distributed on a first-come-first-served basis with four priorities of ticket distribution:
- Gold star (lost a family service member in combat)
- Family members (limit two)
- Veterans, families of veterans
- General public.
A limited number of tickets are available to the public at the Poplar Bluff chamber. VA officials hope to fill all available seats on the night of the concert.
Greenwood—with his distinctive voice, insightful songwriting and unparalleled showmanship—will entertain veterans and the community to help celebrate “Salute to Veterans” week. Greenwood has been captivating audiences for decades. His hit “God Bless the USA” has been voted the most recognizable patriotic song in America, taking the top honor over “God Bless America” and the National Anthem.
No admission will be charged to attend this concert for veterans, their families and the public because “the price has already been paid” by the sacrifices of veterans. The event is fully sponsored by Help Hospitalized Veterans and contributors in the community.
Individuals interested in information about tickets may call 573-778-4414. For information on volunteering or making a donation, call 573-778-4151 ext. 54275, or 888-557-8262 ext. 54275 or 54276.
Reynolds County Commissioner Wayne Henson called Conservation Agent Eric Long Thursday morning and reported catching the 122-pound mountain lion on Wednesday. Henson said the cat entered a large, cage-type live trap that he set on Mark Twain National Forest land to catch bobcats, coyotes, raccoons and other mammals.
Henson brought the mountain lion, still alive and in the cage trap, to Centerville this morning.
Agent Long and MDC Resource Scientist Jeff Beringer took possession of the animal and transported it to Current River Conservation Area, where Beringer could examine the animal without disturbance. After weighing and measuring the cat and collecting DNA, Beringer released it to the wild, in keeping with MDC’s established policy for such cases.
Beringer estimated the cat’s age at 2 years. He said it was in excellent physical condition and showed no signs of having been held in captivity.
All wildlife is protected under the provisions of the Wildlife Code of Missouri. However, the Code provides for the taking of wildlife during prescribed hunting and trapping seasons and under other circumstances, such as when mountain lions are attacking or killing livestock or domestic animals or threatening human safety.
MDC has not stocked mountain lions in Missouri and has no plans to do so.
The state agency wants to learn more about mountain lions in the ShowMe State and encourages Missourians to report sightings to the Mountain Lion Response Team.
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Mountain Lion Response TeamPhoto Above: Missourians are encouraged to report sightings of mountain lions in the state to the Missouri Department of Conservation Mountain Lion Response Team. (MDC Photo)
JEFFERSON CITY - Missouri’s chief executive will speak to legislators later this month.
Gov. Jay Nixon will deliver the annual State of the State address on Jan. 17. The address will be delivered to a joint session of the Missouri Legislature in the State Capitol. Nixon will detail his strategy for creating jobs and moving Missouri's economy forward during his address.
Missourians who would like to watch or listen to the Governor's address should check their local listings for broadcast information. The address also will be streamed live through the state's Web portal, MO.gov.
Nixon's office said Tuesday the speech is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. in the House chamber.
The State of the State address typically outlines the governor's policy recommendations and proposed state budget for the next fiscal year.
Missouri lawmakers begin their annual session today (Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2012).
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By Annabeth Miller, ShowMe Times Editor
JEFFERSON CITY - Missourians can now view an impressive collection of Civil War battleflags through a special website.
The Missouri State Museum is providing online viewing of Civil War battle flags through Missouri Digital Heritage. This important history can also be seen first-hand at the Missouri State Capitol in Jefferson City.
The Missouri State Museum has overseen the conservation of 45 Civil War battle flags since the end of the war. From now through June 2015, as part of the "Civil War Missouri: A House Dividing" exhibit, the museum is displaying a rotating seven flags in its History Hall on the first floor of the Missouri State Capitol. The flags will rotate so visitors can view as many as possible through the life of the exhibit.
The Missouri Digital Heritage Initiative, co-sponsored by the Missouri State Archives and the Missouri State Library, provides the Civil War battle flags for the first time to an online audience.
Missouri played an important role during the Civil War, with units formed in the state on both sides of the conflict. One unit formed was the First Division of the Missouri State Guard, a pro-Confederate unit organized south of Dexter at Frenchman's Spring.
"Preserving history is an important way for Missourians to connect with our past," said Bill Bryan, director of Missouri State Parks, a division of the Missouri Department of Natural Resources. "Making the Civil War battle flags available online significantly increases citizen access to our history."
Following the end of the Civil War, Missouri Adjutant General Samuel P. Simpson collected Union and Confederate battle flags for safekeeping. Damage made some of the flags unrecognizable.
An Adjutant General report around 1917-1920 reported the flags were in vin poor condition. The flags were turned over to the new Missouri State Museum by the Adjutant General's office in the 1920s.
A Works Progress Administration project in the 1930s attempted to conserve many of the battle flags. But today with advanced technology it has been learned the flags were sometimes damaged further by this conservation effort.
In 1983 the St. Louis Civil War Roundtable was disappointed by the condition of the battle flags. Due to the group's effort, an organization to finance flag conservation was formed and in 1984 a legislative appropriation was secured to begin conserving flags. The conservation effort continues today with funding from the parks and soils sales tax administered through the Missouri Department of Natural Resources.
The Missouri State Museum is located on the First Floor, Missouri State Capitol in Jefferson City.
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