This is like a pre-state event. It really shows the girls what and who is out there. It lets them read more

This is like a pre-state event. It really shows the girls what and who is out there. It lets them know who their competition will be from around the state. The Jefferson City will also do the same only it includes the St. Louis contenders.

We have added metal eyelets and a self-strap closure with buckle and grommet and an inside moisture wicking sweatband.

We have added metal eyelets and a self-strap closure with buckle and grommet and an inside moisture wicking sweatband.

Representative Myers has been a true friend to the pork industry, has always been willing to listen to our concerns, read more

Representative Myers has been a true friend to the pork industry, has always been willing to listen to our concerns, and has been a leader on many important issues related to the pork industry.

Fear stops a lot of people. Fear of failure, of the unknown, of risk. And it masks itself as procrastination.

Fear stops a lot of people. Fear of failure, of the unknown, of risk. And it masks itself as procrastination.

The intense enmity of arrogant powers toward Islam is revealed by their hostile cultural, political and military acts against Muslims. read more

The intense enmity of arrogant powers toward Islam is revealed by their hostile cultural, political and military acts against Muslims. This is also another indisputable reality of the present world.

I spent over five years fighting crime for the Secretary of State Police on the streets of East St. Louis, read more

I spent over five years fighting crime for the Secretary of State Police on the streets of East St. Louis, earning both a lifesaving award and the Secretary of State's Medal of Honor during that time. We like to think that Macoupin County is safe from the problems of the big city, but unfortunately, violent crimes and methamphetamine production are on the rise in rural areas. My experience working in St. Clair and Madison counties will better able me to confront methamphetamine production and violent crime head-on while still understanding the rural needs of Macoupin County.

It did a great deal of good, physically and mentally for me. I felt fresh out there.

It did a great deal of good, physically and mentally for me. I felt fresh out there.

The notion of terror to overcome terrorism, violence to overcome violence, is counterproductive.

The notion of terror to overcome terrorism, violence to overcome violence, is counterproductive.

I'm thrilled. I personally hope that this is just the tip of the iceberg.

I'm thrilled. I personally hope that this is just the tip of the iceberg.