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2024 SCARECROW DECORATING CONTEST
2024 SCARECROW DECORATING CONTEST Sponsored by KREI/KTJJ Radio & Help The Hungry Bake Sale The Fall season is fast approaching and it’s time to decorate! Please join us in making downtown Farmington a festive place for Blues, Brews, & BBQ.. The entry fee is $20.00 and 100% of the fee will be donated to “Help the Hungry Bake Sale”. Your entry fee includes the following supplies. ● 1x2 cross bar for the body (5 foot) ● 1x2 three foot bar ● ½ bale of straw You may register your entry and pick up your
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Baylee Jo's BBQ Announces ''Awesome-Sauce'' Campaign
Baylee Jo's BBQ is excited to announce the launch of our "Awesome-Sauce" campaign, celebrating people for doing something AWESOME. Each week, we will award a bottle of our signature BBQ sauce to an individual who has done something awesome. Our first recipient was announced on our Facebook page, yesterday. How to Participate: Nominations: Submit nominations through Facebook Messenger. Selection: One winner will be chosen weekly and announced on our social media. Award: Winners receive a bottle of our
CS Design Welcomes Dwayne Looney as Full-Time Front-End Developer
CS Design is thrilled to officially welcome Dwayne Looney as the newest full-time member of our dynamic team! Dwayne has been working with us for the past few months, and we are excited to announce he is now fully onboard as our dedicated Front-End Developer. Dwayne brings a wealth of experience and expertise to CS Design, particularly in understanding clients’ unique needs and translating them into user-friendly, visually compelling websites. His keen eye for detail and ability to bring ideas to life will
SmartBiz, SmartWorx, CommandWorx
Aptitude Internet Solutions has announced the offering of SmartBiz, a small business focused internet solution that provides more than just an internet connection, aimed at enabling businesses to thrive. SmartBiz includes a simple to use, comprehensive Wi-Fi management app with a host of features to keep you in control. It features dedicated point of sale (POS) connection, as well as dedicated staff and customer networks to ensure critical business bandwidth is always available to everyone you serve. A
KFMO-AM 1240 Sports Director Appointed to MSHSAA Media Advisory Committee
Local Broadcaster Jared Pettus to Serve on Statewide High School Athletics Media Advisory Committee Park Hills, MO - August 21, 2024 - KFMO-AM 1240, the leading local broadcaster of high school and collegiate sports, proudly announces the appointment of its Sports Director, Jared Pettus, to the Missouri State High School Activities Association (MSHSAA) Media Advisory Committee. This prestigious appointment underscores KFMO's commitment to excellence in local sports coverage and strengthens its ties
KFMO 1240 Radio Sports Director Appointed to MSHSAA Media Advisory Committee
Local Broadcaster Jared Pettus to Serve on Statewide High School Athletics Advisory CommitteePark Hills, MO - August 21, 2024 - KFMO-AM 1240, the leading local broadcaster of high school and collegiate sports, proudly announces the appointment of its Sports Director, Jared Pettus, to the Missouri State High School Activities Association (MSHSAA) Media Advisory Committee. This prestigious appointment underscores KFMO's commitment to excellence in local sports coverage and strengthens its ties with the
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Upgrades Now in Place at Farmington, Missouri Police Department
Upgrades Now in Place at Farmington, Missouri Police Department Farmington, Missouri (August 21, 2024) – The Farmington Police Department made several upgrades within the agency recently. The changes were put in place to benefit officers as well as the public. Police Chief Chris Bullock said, “In May we moved from eight-hour shifts to more popular twelve-hour shifts. This allows officers more time while on the road for follow-up investigations and to spend more time out with the public. It also allows the
St. Louis Leads the way as Boy Scouts push for inclusivity
Colleen Schrappen August 19,2024ST. LOUIS — A national push by the Boy Scouts of America to diversify its ranks has found outsized success here, according to data from the youth organization based in Irving, Texas. More than 21,000 Scouts ages 5 to 20 are enrolled in programs in the Greater St. Louis Area Council, which encompasses 63 counties in Missouri and Illinois. Of that group, almost 4,800 youngsters are African American, a 15% bounce from a year ago and the highest number of Black Scouts among the
Sauces available for purchase in local grocery stores
Baylee Jo's BBQ proudly announces our partnership with Garden Compliments of Kansas City to bring you an exciting new line of sauces! Together, we're crafting a tantalizing array of 4 BBQ sauces, alongside our signature Italian salad dressing and our brand-new creation, the Sweet Cherry Glaze. These mouthwatering flavors will be available in 8oz, 20oz, ½ gallon, and gallon packages. Currently, you can find them at Save-a-Lot, Rubel Meat Market, and other local grocers. But that's not all! We're working
Blues, Brews, and BBQ Festival to Return to Farmington, Missouri in September 2024
Blues, Brews, and BBQ Festival to Return to Farmington, Missouri in September 2024 Farmington, Missouri (August 8, 2024) – The Farmington Tourism and Convention Bureau will hold the seventh annual Blues, Brews, and BBQ Festival on September 20 and 21, 2024. The annual street festival includes live music, a St. Louis BBQ Society-sanctioned BBQ competition, exhibitors, craft beer vendors, food vendors, artisan vendors, kids’ activities, a car show, and more. Music for the event begins Friday, September
Missouri Chamber PAC endorses Mike Henderson in the 2024 primary election
Missouri Chamber PAC endorses Mike Henderson in the 2024 primary election The Missouri Chamber PAC announced today its support of Mike Henderson in the 2024 primary election. “There is a lot at stake in the August 6 primary election. As we seek to grow the economy and protect free enterprise in our state, we must elect pro-jobs lawmakers to the Missouri General Assembly,” said Roger Archibald, chairman of the Missouri Chamber PAC. “The dysfunction of the 2024 legislative session demonstrated the
Local Financial Advisor Janet Renshaw Earns Chartered Special Needs Consultant Designation
[FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE] Contact: Jill McDowell, Marketing Coordinator, Thrivent 573-296-4361 July 2, 2024 Desloge, MO – Janet Renshaw, Financial Advisor with Thrivent has recently achieved the prestigious designation of Chartered Special Needs Consultant (ChSNC®) from The American College of Financial Services. The ChSNC® designation is a testament to Janet’s dedication to providing comprehensive financial planning services tailored specifically to the needs of families and individuals with special
Free Food Distributions near you!
Free Food Distributors near you! The second Tuesday of every month. Starts at 1:00 PM. Mineral Area College 5270 Flat River Road Park Hills, MO 63601 Enter the main campus off of Flat River Road on the one way road, drive past the Missouri Highway Patrol, MAC Tech, College Park Housing and turn left into Student Lot A, pick up your items and exit Student Lot A on the one way road back to the main campus entrance. To avoid confusion and traffic issues please do not enter from Hwy O. For schedule updates,
Sam Scism Ford Raffle for MAC Automotive Program
Mineral Area College Foundation is partnering with Sam Scism Ford to raffle off a 2023 Vanderhall Carmel GT Autocycle to benefit the automotive technology program at Mineral Area College! You can purchase a chance to win this unique roadster ($48,400 value) today for only $25 per ticket. The drawing will be held on Friday, September 20, 2024. Click the link here 2023 Vanderhall Autocycle Raffle to purchase your ticket! Thank you to Dave Scism and Sam Scism Ford for donating the autocycle and
Complete Guide on What It Takes to Become a Franchisee
Opening a franchise can be an exciting opportunity, but like any business venture, it comes with its own set of pros and cons. Before embarking on this path, it's important to consider both the advantages and disadvantages of franchising. The Farmington Regional Chamber of Commerce offers the following points for your consideration.Pros:Lower Risk than From-Scratch Business One of the key advantages of opening a franchise is that the inherent risk is lower than starting a business from scratch.
