AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoWomen’s Walk Across America in St. Louis: A cross-country relay walk protesting attacks on women’s rights passed through St. Louis, with more than 100 participants joining for parts of the 3,300-mile journey to Washington, D.C. Back-to-school road safety: Missouri Highway Patrol is urging drivers to slow down and watch for students and bus activity as school resumes, citing crash patterns around stopped buses and distracted driving. MoDOT roadwork (Northern Missouri): Planned maintenance and closures include seal coat operations in Knox County and lane restrictions/culvert work affecting Routes in Macon County—check MoDOT’s traveler map before heading out. Local history for kids: Ashe County elementary schools will receive a Daniel Boone young reader’s biography and teacher resources through the NC Daniel Boone Heritage Trail, funded by tourism grants and partners. Scam watch (BBB): Mansfield reported 1 scam in July; Hollister logged 2—BBB Scam Tracker highlights ongoing fraud losses and common phishing and employment schemes. Gas prices (week ending Aug. 8): Taney County regular hit $3.59, while DeKalb diesel reached $4.68—use GasBuddy to plan cheaper stops. Military history on the move: A Military Vehicle Preservation Association convoy (based in Independence, Missouri) rolled along parts of the Lewis and Clark Trail, bringing historic vehicles to communities along the route.
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