April 2023

Wreaths Across America announces 2023 Youth Service Project

COLUMBIA FALLS, Maine — Wreaths Across America (WAA) has announced the 2023 Youth Service Project as part of its year-round TEACH program. The project will tie into the national nonprofit’s 2023 theme, ‘Serve and Succeed.’ The Youth Service Project encourages young people of all ages and grade levels to develop, organize and execute a community service project […]

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Judith A. Thurman

A graveside service will be held Thursday, April 13, 2023 for 81-year-old Judith A. Thurman of Sainte Genevieve, Mo. who passed away Saturday, April 8, 2023 at her home in Sainte Genevieve, Mo.   She was born June 22, 1941 in Perryville, Mo., the daughter of Eugene Thomure and Viretta (Layton) Thomure, who both preceded

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Dan Blaine Kerlagon

A funeral will be held Friday, April 14, 2022 for 65-year-old Dan Blaine Kerlagon of Ste. Genevieve who passed away Thursday, April 6, 2023, in Ste. Genevieve. He was born January 6, 1958 in Bonne Terre, the son of Marlene “Mar” (Miller) Kerlagon of Bloomsdale and Joe Kerlagon who preceded him in death. He is

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Attorney General Bailey files amicus brief defending women’s sports

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – In an effort to enforce the laws as written, Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey joined 22 other states in filing an amicus brief before the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit supporting the rights given by Title IX for female athletes to have an equal chance to be champions in

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Avoid serious injuries by dialing 811 before digging or staking the ground

ST. LOUIS, Mo. – As warmer weather moves in and people begin tackling yard projects, Ameren is reminding customers of a crucial first step: dialing 811 before digging and staking on their property.   Marking utility lines is a free service – and it’s the law. Follow these important steps to stay in compliance and

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Deanna Boland selected as April 2023 Missouri Department of Natural Resources Team Member of the Month

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. –Deanna Boland, the fiscal and legislative program specialist with the Missouri Department of Natural Resources’ Division of Environmental Quality, has been selected as the department’s Team Member of the Month for April 2023. Boland was selected for her service to the department and her efforts to ensure continuous operations within the division.

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DHSS launches webpage and map displaying Missouri facilities by perinatal levels of care

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – In 2018, Senate Bill 50 was passed by the Missouri General Assembly, which allowed the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) to establish criteria for levels of maternal care and neonatal care designations for birthing facilities. As dozens of Missouri hospitals and providers have since completing the developed designation process,

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Documentary shows how poor maternal health outcomes disproportionately affect Black women

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – In recognition of Black Maternal Health Week, the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) and Capitol City Cinema will host a screening of “Birthing Justice,” a feature-length documentary film, which centers on the expertise and pregnancy, delivery and postpartum experiences of Black women and their advocates.   The 95-minute film

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