2007

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State Senator Jeff Smith was charged today with a misdemeanor offense of using a false identification during a July 31 visit to the Isle of Capri Casino in Booneville. State Rep. Joe Aull (D-Marshall) and…

From an article in the Kansas City Star on the KC mayoral race: Still, the Internet is a good way for candidates to communicate with their base and raise funds, said Antonio French, a St.…

Governor Matt Blunt has announced that Parkside Towers, LLC will receive $5.1 million in redemption tax credits. The credits come as part of the Department of Economic Development’s (DED) Brownfield Redevelopment Program, which gives incentives…

Democrat Sam Coleman officially kicked off his campaign for state representative last night. By the campaign’s estimate, several hundred people packed the Kappa House in midtown in support of Coleman’s campaign to replace State Rep.…

In this report, iconic journalist Dan Rather reports on the controversy and illusion that surround the same kind of electronic voting machines used in St. Louis County. On Thursday, Missourians for Honest Elections will host…

Take a ride with Umar Lee, a local white Muslim cab driver/philosopher/writer… Umar is a frequent contributor to the Arch City Chronicle. Check out his blog at www.umarlee.blogspot.com and click here to watch Part 1…

Attorney General candidate Jeff Harris today picked up the support of the Sheet Metal Workers Local 36. From the press release: David Zimmerman, President and Business Manager for Local 36, said today that, “Jeff Harris…

On October 10, pollster Rasmussen Reports asked 500 Missourians the following questions. The results suggest Missouri is still very red. How do you rate the way that George W. Bush is performing his role as…

In perhaps the most disgusting example of inaccurate, protective reporting ever witnessed, KSDK Channel 5 is reporting that only a few dozen people attended yesterday’s rally to recall Mayor Francis Slay. From KSDK.com: Dozens of…