Peaceful Protest Set for Farmington Today

(Farmington, MO.) What's billed as a peaceful protest today in Farmington is being announced as an event on Facebook for the Justice for George group. The post shows a location of the St. Francois County Courthouse Annex in downtown Farmington. The time is set for 5 o'clock. The protest also indicates it will be a peaceful gathering to stand against inequality and hate. The protest is part of hundreds across the nation to highlight the killing of George Floyd of Minneapolis by a police officer. St. Francois County law enforcement officials indicate they are aware of the intended activity and will be on alert to help ensure the peace while demonstrators exercise their right to free speech. KFMO B104 News will be on hand to report on the activities in the 5 o'clock hour this afternoon here on AM 1240, KFMO.