March 2024

Missouri launches investigation into school’s DEI program after student was beaten

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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has announced that he has launched an investigation into the Hazelwood School District after a student was assaulted by another student in broad daylight during school hours.   The investigation will focus on how the school district’s diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs contributed to the […]

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PSC approves decrease in Relay Missouri surcharge

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JEFFERSON CITY—The Missouri Public Service Commission has adopted recommendations made by the Public Service Commission Staff (PSC Staff) which reduces the current surcharge that appears on the monthly telephone bills of Missourians to fund Relay Missouri. The surcharge will drop from $0.10 a month per telephone line to $0.06 a month per telephone line.  

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R-II School Board candidates’ bios, responses to questions

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STE. GENEVIEVE – Two positions, each with a three-year term, will be available for the Ste. Genevieve County R-II Board of Education in the Tuesday, April 2, 2024 election. The expiring terms for Board members are David Bova and Geralyn Diesel.   Four applicants have filed a declaration of candidacy for the Board of Education.

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SGHS Speech & Debate students give outstanding performances at districts

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STE. GENEVIEVE, Mo. – The Ste. Genevieve High School Competitive Speech and Debate team not only hosted the district competition, but also performed exceptionally.   “Our team won first place in Speech events, first place in Debate, and 2nd place in Readers Theatre. Additionally, several of our team members advanced to finals!” a team official

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Ste. Genevieve aldermen to discuss street improvements in work session Thursday

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STE. GENEVIEVE – The Ste. Genevieve Board of Aldermen is expected to discuss financing/street repairs and extensions when it meets for a work session following the regular meeting Thursday.   City Administer Happy Welch said Eddie McLiney of McLiney and Company, the city’s municipal adviser told the board recently that the city could afford at

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Study finds Illinois cities have among the worst financial advisors in the country

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SIOUXFALLS, South Dakota – Financial advisors in Illinois have an average review score of 4.3, below the national average (4.4).   Countless Americans entrust financial advisors with their financial well-being and the management of their finances. Interestingly, the choice of a financial advisor is often made through a brief internet search rather than through personal

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Volunteers needed to clean up Missouri battlefields, historic sites

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WASHINGTON, D.C.  — This month, volunteers throughout Missouri are teaming up with the American Battlefield Trust for the annual spring clean-up event of five Show-Me State battlefields and historic sites during the 28th annual Park Day.     For nearly three decades, the nationwide hands-on preservation event, Park Day, has provided an avenue to refresh

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