December 2021

Ban on hairstyle discrimination in schools takes effect Jan. 1

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CHICAGO – Starting Jan. 1, schools will be prohibited from discriminating against natural hairstyles traditionally associated with race and ethnicity- including locs, braids, twists and afros – thanks to a law championed  by State Senator Mike Simmons (D-Chicago).    Sen. Mike Simmons (D-Chicago) “No child should ever be singled out for sporting a hairstyle that […]

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Governor Parson names Wayne Wallingford, Valerie Huhn as newest members of executive cabinet

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JEFFERSON CITY – Governor Mike Parson announced Wayne Wallingford as the new Director of the Missouri Department of Revenue (DOR) and welcomed Valeri Huhn as the new Director of the Missouri Department of Mental Health (DMH).  Yesterday, during a press conference at the State Capitol, Governor Parson announced Wayne Wallingford will head DOR, effective January 3, 2022.

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Illinois Secretary of State, driver services facilities to close Jan. 3-17

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SPRINFIELD — Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White is announcing that all Secretary of State departments will not conduct in-person transactions – including Driver Services facilities – from Jan. 3, 2022, through Jan. 17, 2022.   All departments and Driver Services facilities will reopen on Tuesday, Jan. 18.   White is encouraging the public to

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MSHP: Be extra vigilant when driving in inclement weather

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JEFFERSON CITY — Missourians expect the weather to change and it appears they won’t be disappointed this week. As New Year’s approaches, the forecast shows colder temperatures, rain, and wet snow showers on the horizon. Weather affects traffic patterns and can make driving hazardous. Lower overnight temperatures may cause wet roadways to freeze and become

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Perryville Police reports

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PERRYVILLE — The Perryville Police Department has released its latest reports. A burglary was reported December 9th at a storage unit in the 800 block of Cinque Hommes Drive December 9. A shoplifting was reported in the 1000 block of South Perryville Boulevard December 14th. During the course of the investigation the following additional crimes

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Randolph County releases COVID-19 update

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CHESTER – The Randolph County Health Department has released its latest COVID-19 update.   The report states the following:   The county transmission rate for CoVID 19 is “HIGH” Randolph County has received 100+ new cases of CoVID-19 in the last two days.   The Randolph County Health Department highly recommends taking additional precautions while

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Smith requests federal aid for Missourians impacted by devastating tornadoes

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WASHINGTON, D.C.  – On Wednesday, Rep. Jason Smith and the Missouri delegation sent a letter to President Biden and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in support for Governor Parson’s request to provide federal assistance to local Missouri communities that were heavily impacted by the severe storms and deadly tornadoes that swept across the state

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