May 2022

Smith calls out Health Secretary Becerra for misleading American people about radical “anti-racism” rule and its effect on patient care 

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Last week, in a letter sent to President Biden’s Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS), Xavier Becerra, Congressman Jason Smith (MO-08) and Congressman Gary Palmer (AL-06), slammed the Biden Administration’s attempt to impose its so-called “anti-racism” agenda on doctors’ offices. Under a new Biden Administration regulation, doctors would be reimbursed with federal tax dollars […]

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St. Louis High School Musical Theatre Awards announce winners

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ST. LOUIS  – The Fifth Annual St. Louis High School Musical Theatre Awards Presented by Carol B. Loeb winners were announced Sunday, May 22 at the Fabulous Fox Theatre. The ceremony was hosted by KTVI Fox 2’s Mandy Murphey and directed by Patrick O’Neill. The winners were named in 14 categories (plus WOW! Performance Awards,

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Ste. Genevieve Board of Aldermen meeting held last night

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STE. GENEVIEVE — The Ste. Genevieve Board of Aldermen met in regular and work session last night. Board President Susan Johnson (left in photo) conducted the meeting in the absence of Mayor Paul Hassler.   During the regular session the aldermen heard from City Administrator Happy Welch, Alliance Water representative Steve Wilson and Police Chief

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University of Mississippi announces Spring 2022 Chancellor’s Honor Roll

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UNIVERSITY, Mississippi — The University of Mississippi announced three students from the River Region have been named to the Spring 2022 Chancellor’s Honor Roll, which is reserved for students who earn a semester GPA of 3.75-4.00.   The three are:   Lauren Welge, of Chester, Ill., majoring in Allied Health Studies,   Molly Myers, of

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Wreath-laying ceremony at Missouri’s National Veterans Memorial Monday in Perryville

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PERRYVILLE – Perryville will observe Memorial Day Monday with a wreath laying ceremony at 2 p.m. at the Missouri’s National Veterans Memorial in Perryville. The ceremony will begin with the singing of the National Anthem by Pro Football Hall of Famer Jackie Smith. Following a wreath laying, retired United States Army Lieutenant Colonel Stan Shurmantine

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Lucas Vaughn Pitts

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Lucas Vaughn Pitts, 35, of Chester, Illinois, passed away at 12:33 pm, Wednesday, May 25, 2022 in East St. Louis, Illinois.   He was born to Ron Pitts and Stephanee Ward on August 25, 1986 in Chester, Illinois.   Lucas was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Chester, Illinois. He enjoyed gardening, cooking and

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2022 MHA Workforce Report finds profound short- and long-term challenges

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JEFFERSON CITY — A new report from the Missouri Hospital Association finds that turmoil in the hospital workforce — including unprecedented levels of turnover and vacancy — presents a risk to care delivery and workforce sustainability. This threat is both immediate and long term.   “The pandemic was highly disruptive to the hospital workforce,” said

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Bloomsdale Elementary kindergarten students publish book

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BLOOMSDALE – Recently, Ms. Ashley Gettinger’s kindergarten class at Bloomsdale Elementary had the opportunity to see their writings come to life through the publication of a picture book! Students were inspired by a picture book Ms. Gettinger created when she was in college, as well as a picture book Mrs. Diesel had created and read

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