February 2022

Biden’s Ukraine Crisis

By Jason Smith, member of Congress WASHINGTON, D.C. –This week, millions of people around the globe watched in disbelief as Russian President Vladimir Putin declared an unprovoked war on Ukraine. This marks the first major full-scale invasion by a major power in Europe since World War II. While the tragic events are just beginning, the […]

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$300,000 raised at Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri’s fundraiser

CAPE GIRARDEAU – The Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri raised $300,000 at its annual signature fundraising event, Dessert First. The donations received support Girls Scouts of Eastern Missouri’s “Her Future is Our Future Campaign”, a comprehensive campaign designed to ensure that every girl in the region, today and for generations to come has the opportunity

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Two Jackson residents hurt in I-55 crash in Perry Co.

JEFFERSON CITY — Two Jackson residents suffered minor injuries in a single-vehicle traffic crash on I-55 in Perry County Thursday afternoon.   The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports 35-year-old Hai T. Le and 32-year-old Thi P. Nguyen werre taken to Southeast Hospital by ambulance.   The patrol says the crash happened when a northbound 2020

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Thousands of to tune in for  virtual Health Care Career Day

JEFFERSON CITY — Even before COVID-19, Missouri faced a critical shortage of health care professionals. The pandemic has only made this situation more severe. In response, the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry is hosting Missouri’s first-ever virtual Health Care Career Day to inspire students to pursue health care careers on Friday, Feb. 25, 2022.   This free event

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Ste. Genevieve Preschool celebrates Kindness Week

STE. GENEVIEVE – During Kindness Week, Ste. Genevieve Preschool students in Rose Kreitler’s class discussed ways they could show kindness to people in the community. Learning to be kind are: (front row, from left) Sloane, Maelyn, Eleanor, Owen, (middle row) Waylon, Joseph, Charley, Holden, JoLynn, Jemma, Jady, (back row) Paige, Kendall, Chase, Leo, Mia, Gage,

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Riverside Regional Library celebrates Dr. Seuss’ 118th birthday

JACKSON – The Riverside Regional Library branches are celebrating Dr. Seuss’ 118th birthday February 28-March 5.   The event will include Make-n-Take craft kits.   Dr. Seuss has not only brought us joy through his books, but has taught us to be ourselves and to be kind to each other, as well as our environment.

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Measure protects families of DCFS workers killed in line of duty

SPRINGFIELD – To further support families of Department of Child and Family Services workers killed in the line of duty, State Senator Doris Turner (D-Springfield) is championing a measure that will treat the death of a DCFS worker similar to the death of law enforcement officers.   “In the aftermath of the fatal stabbing of Deidre

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