by [email protected] | Sep 11, 2023 | News, Show Me Today
In 2007, Bob Barker was inducted into the Hall of Famous Missourians and awarded a bust at the Missouri State Capitol. Former House Speaker Rod Jetton led the way for Barker to be inducted. With Barker’s recent passing, Jetton joins Marshall Griffin to remember the...
by [email protected] | Aug 22, 2023 | Show Me Today
The State Historical Society is offering grants to help local history organizations with needed materials or to educate the community. Beth Pike of the State Society explains to Ashley Byrd why this work is so important.
by admin | Jan 10, 2021 | Crime / Courts, Elections, Health / Medicine, History, News, Politics / Govt
About 2,000 people are expected to attend Monday’s inauguration ceremonies at the Missouri Capitol in Jefferson City. The festivities will help kick off the historic celebration of 200 years of Missouri history. State Rep. Ron Hicks, R-Defiance, plans to bring...
by admin | Aug 25, 2020 | Crime / Courts, History, Legislature, News
The first female elected to public office in Missouri in 1890 will be inducted into the Hall of Famous Missourians Wednesday morning in Jefferson City. House Speaker Elijah Haahr, R-Springfield, notes Annie White Baxter, who grew up in southwest Missouri’s...