January 2023

Jay D. Young

Jay D. Young, 74, of Greenville, passed away Wednesday evening, January 11, 2023, at SMSM St. Louis University Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri.   The funeral will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 18, 2023, at the Greenville First Christian Church. Pastors Darryl Bolen and Jerry Coleman will officiate.   Interment will follow in […]

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Gov. Pritzker invited to World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos

CHICAGO— Governor Pritzker will travel to Davos, Switzerland next week to speak at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting and promote Illinois’ achievements on the world stage. The meeting brings together world leaders across industries to discuss political and social priorities, this year focusing on the theme “Cooperation in a Fragmented World.” The Governor will

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Gov. Pritzker signs abortion rights protections into law

CHICAGO —Governor JB Pritzker has signed HB4664, an abortion rights and gender affirming care omnibus bill that protects health care providers and their patients from legal attacks by neighboring states and expands health care access and options across the state. The bill takes historic action to protect Illinois providers and their patients, thousands of whom

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Legislative leaders, governor announce support of guaranteed paid leave for workers

SPRINGFIELD – Gov. JB Pritzker, House Speaker Pro Tempore Jehan Gordon-Booth and Senate Majority Leader Kimberly A. Lightford issued a joint statement Tuesday supporting legislation that will guarantee paid leave for all Illinois workers:   “Whether it’s dealing with a sudden family illness or an emergency auto repair, sometimes life gets in the way of work.

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Missouri adults can now earn an accredited high school diploma online for free

JEFFERSON CITY – Over 455,000 Missourians left high school without earning a diploma. Now, through a new program from the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education,  those adults will have the opportunity to finish high school 100% online and at no cost through the Missouri Workforce Diploma Program.    Graduation Alliance has been selected as an

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MSHP reports

JEFFERSON CITY — The Missouri State Highway Patrol has released its latest report. Among those listed as arrested: 32-year-old Michelle R. Gatske of St. Louis at 8:23 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023 in Ste. Genevieve County on patrol charges of drugs into a jail, driving under 40 miles an hour on an interstate, failing to

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The King’s Ball

STE. GENEVIEVE – Ste. Genevieve revels in the historic French tradition of the King’s Ball. On the first Saturday of February, partiers don French colonial costumes and dance at the annual King’s Ball. Little kids, spirited teenagers, and adults of all ages crowd the floor to dance reels, squares, and other old-time dances.   Ste.

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