The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights WASHINGTON—Wade Henderson, interim president and CEO of The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, issued the following statement on the Department of Justice rescission of the Trump-era Office of Legal Counsel memo that would have returned people released from prison under the CARES Act once the […]
JEFFERSON CITY — The Missouri Department of Natural Resources has weatherization assistance available to increase energy efficiency and improve the health of your home. As families spend more time at home during winter, they tend to use more energy, which means energy efficiency benefits become even more critical. The department’s Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) is critical
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CHESTER — Memorial Hospital of Chester held its bi-annual DAISY Award® Ceremony on December 14, 2021. L-R: Susan Diddlebock, Chief Nursing Officer; Jerina Reese, RN; Kaitlynn Smith, RN; Lisa Wingerter, LPN; Marci Klein, RN; Kim Fedderke, RN; Heide Knop, RN; Amy Eggemeyer, Patient Coordinator Manager. Not pictured, Lane Gibbs, RN; Austin Gendron, RN; Audrie Otten,
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SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Transportation, Illinois State Police and more than 200 law enforcement agencies throughout the state are joining together to remind motorists that the most important gift they can give to friends and family is their safe arrival. During this busy travel time, law enforcement will be increasing its lifesaving efforts
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STE. GENEVIEVE — Justin Basler is the Rotary Student of the Month at Valle Catholic High School. He is the son of Tammy and David Basler of Ste. Genevieve. He has a 3.89 GPA and is on the high honors list. During his Valle High School days he has selected to be Chief Touchdown and
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SPRINGFIELD — At approximately 11:20 a.m., the Illinois Emergency Management Agency was made aware of a large noise and shaking felt by many residents throughout central Illinois. This kicked off an immediate collaboration between federal, state and local officials to identify the impact and source of the incident. Upon further review, it was determined that
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JEFFERSON CITY – Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt has joined a multi-state lawsuit against the Biden Administration for imposing a mask and vaccine mandate on Head Start students and volunteers, respectively. “Head Start Programs provide much needed resources for underserved communities, single moms, and other parents who may be struggling to provide care. Forcing children
PERRYVILLE — The Perryville Police Department has released its latest report. 63-year-old Michael R. Davis of Sikeston was arrested December 13th on a fugitive warrant out of Audrain County. Police say the arrest came after a traffic stop for expired tags in the 2000 block of Lake Drive.
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CAPE GIRARDEAU – As holiday celebrations continue, concern is rising for the nation’s blood supply, which has now dipped to concerning levels and could force hospitals to hold off on essential blood and platelet transfusions for patients. A Red Cross blood drive will be held Thursday, December 23, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., at
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JEFFERSON CITY— Missourians in Dunklin, Pemiscot, or St. Charles County who lost food purchased with their Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits due to tornadoes and severe weather will now have until January 12, 2022 to report their loss to the Family Support Division and receive replacement benefits. This extension comes after the United States
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