January 2023

Register today for disability rights Legislative Day on Wednesday, March 1, 2023 at the Capitol

JEFFERSON CITY— Self-advocates and advocates from across the state are invited to the Missouri State Capitol from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Wednesday, March 1, 2023 for Disability Rights Legislative Day. Participants will have an opportunity to have their voice heard on the issues that matter to them most. Self-Advocates and advocates can participate in […]

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Regulating immunological memory may help immune system fight disease, MU study finds

COLUMBIA, Mo. — Scientists have long sought to better understand the human body’s immune responses that occur during various diseases, including cancer and inflammatory diseases.   In a recent study at the University of Missouri, Emma Teixeiro, an associate professor in the MU School of Medicine, and her team analyzed how immunological memory – the

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St. Agnes School Open House is Sunday

BLOOMSDALE — Visit St. Agnes School on Sunday, January 29 from 11:00 am – 12:30 pm. St. Agnes School has been educating students right here in the heart of Bloomsdale since 1879. We offer exceptional academics, individualized attention, and a family atmosphere. Our convenient location, PreK-8 curriculum, and available scholarship opportunities make St. Agnes the

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State awards $261 million through Broadband Infrastructure Grant Program to Fund 60 broadband expansion projects

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Governor Mike Parson has announced that the Department of Economic Development (DED) has awarded a total of $261 million through the ARPA Broadband Infrastructure Grant Program to 60 recipients for projects that will expand and improve internet access statewide. Projects receiving funds are expected to create more than 55,000 connections in

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Villanueva advances measure to provide free feminine hygiene products in IDOC facilities

SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Celina Villanueva advanced legislation from the Illinois Senate on Thursday that would allow every person in the care of the Department of Corrections to receive underwear and menstrual products free of charge.   “While women in the Illinois Department of Corrections are provided with some free feminine hygiene products, incarcerated women consistently

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Marcella Schmerbauch

MARCELLA SCHMERBAUCH, 96, of Chester, Illinois, passed away at 10:09 am, Monday, January 23, 2023.   She was born to the late Edwin G. and Dora (nee Bueckman) Eggemeyer on July 20, 1926 in Chester, Illinois.   Marcella married Daniel Surman; he preceded her in death in February 1952. She married Paul Schmerbauch on July 7,

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Lisa Coppedge

Lisa Coppedge, 55, of Sullivan, Missouri passed away Saturday, January 21, 2023 at Missouri Baptist Hospital in Sullivan, MO   She was born January 26, 1967 in Springfield, MO to Robert Dean and Linda Kay (Cottner) Slagle.   Lisa was a  beautician. She was a former member of First Baptist Church in Perryville. Lisa loved

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Denise Pingel

Denise Pingel, 60, of Leadington, passed away January 20, 2023. She was born October 8, 1962, in Farmington, to the late Frankie Eugene and Joyce Lee (Thomure) Johnson. Denise loved horses, enjoyed a good laugh and especially loved spending time with family and friends.   She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Dennis

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