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Missouri's Rep. Eric Burlison shared insights via Twitter about political alignment, educational achievements, and fiscal discourse on April 30, 2025.

Eric Burlison calls for legislative action and local crisis management in Missouri

Eric Burlison, representing Missouri's 7th District in Congress, highlights issues such as codifying Trump’s executive orders into law, addressing storm-induced power outages, and advocating for reduced border crossings.

Freeman auxiliary donates $16,000 to support local nursing education

Freeman Health System’s auxiliary organization recently made a $16,000 donation to nursing schools in the area.

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Which former SW Missouri News area high school standouts will be in action on Saturday, May 3?

These former SW Missouri News area high school standouts will be in action on Saturday, May 3.

Q1 sees 1 more lawyer in good standing in Dade County compared to previous quarter

The number of lawyers in good standing working in cities in Dade County in the first quarter of 2025 increased compared to the previous quarter.

Jasper County cities: 9 companies received FDA inspections in 2024

There were nine companies in cities associated with Jasper County that received 11 FDA inspections in 2024, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Association.

Rep. Eric Burlison tweets on nation’s progress, energy reform, and fiscal responsibility

Eric Burlison, representing Missouri's 7th district since 2023, discusses illegal crossings, energy reform, and spending cuts through recent tweets.

McDonald County: Medicare dependency reached 6.2% in 2022

In 2022, Medicare transfers made up 6.2% of income in McDonald County, providing an average of $2,333 per capita to residents.

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Which former SW Missouri News area high school standouts will be in action on Friday, May 2?

These former SW Missouri News area high school standouts will be in action on Friday, May 2.

2 companies in a city within Barry County received two inspections in 2024

There were two companies in a city associated with Barry County that received two FDA inspections in 2024, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Association.

Cities in Jasper County had 58 lawyers in good standing as of March

Cities in Jasper County recorded 58 lawyers in good standing as of March.

Rep. Eric Burlison advocates for policy shifts in guns and tax on social media

U.S. Representative Eric Burlison recently voiced his support for the Trump administration, a call for the abolition of the ATF, and a repeal of certain federal tax measures.

Eric Burlison criticizes policy changes and advocates fiscal responsibility in Congress

Rep. Eric Burlison, serving Missouri's 7th district since 2023, has recently addressed crucial topics such as Medicaid reform and fiscal policy on social media.

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Which former SW Missouri News area high school standouts will be in action on Thursday, May 1?

These former SW Missouri News area high school standouts will be in action on Thursday, May 1.

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On Sunday, April 27, former Carl Junction High School standout Carson Johnson’s college team won in an NCAA Division II baseball game

The Texas–Permian Basin Falcons won 8-7 in their NCAA Division II baseball game against the Lubbock Christian Chaparrals on Sunday, April 27.

Thomas Jefferson Independent Day School standout Alivia Beard’s college team lost in NCAA Division I softball game on Sunday, April 27

The Western Illinois Leathernecks lost 16-6 in their NCAA Division I softball game against the Morehead State Eagles on Sunday, April 27.

Sunday, April 27: Carthage High School standout Landry Cochran’s college team wins to Southwest Baptist Bearcats

The game took place at SBU Softball Field.

Landry Cochran, former Carthage High School standout, played on Sunday, April 27 in NCAA Division II softball game

The Drury Panthers won 11-7 in their NCAA Division II softball game against the Southwest Baptist Bearcats on Sunday, April 27.

Alivia Beard, former Thomas Jefferson Independent Day School standout, played on Sunday, April 27 in NCAA Division I softball game