The Missouri House endorsed legislation Wednesday that could allow more school employees to be trained to carry guns as protection officers.
Under current state law, teachers and administrators already can be designated as school protection officers if they complete 112 hours of basic training and an additional 18 hours every two years.
The legislation would expand that option to all school personnel, such as cooks, custodians, maintenance staff and others.
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — “The sooner the legislation is passed, the sooner we can eradicate human trafficking and child trafficking here in Missouri once and for all,” Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey said inside a conference room at the Southwest Missouri MoDOT office.
Branson Public Schools Offers Free Summer Meal Program
BRANSON, MO (April 25, 2024) – In conjunction with summer school in the Branson School District, a free nutritious meal will be available to all children age 18 and younger and eligible disabled adults. Children are not required to attend summer school to participate in the federally funded Summer Food Service Program.
Area Counties Benefit from U.S. Forest Service Grants
Several counties in Arkansas and Missouri are among those receiving funding from the U.S. Forest Service.
White River Marine Group Sees Layoffs at Three Plants, One in Lakes Region
White River Marine Group, the boat manufacturing division of Bass Pro Shops, has eliminated 176 jobs across three factories including one in northern Arkansas.
Rainy, Stormy Period Begins
Over the next four days, National Weather Service Forecasters are predicting several periods of showers to move through the Lakes Region with severe weather possible beginning Friday.
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