December 2024

SCOTUS split on Tennessee law regarding minors

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WASHINGTON D.C. –  Yesterday, the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments in United States v. Skrmetti regarding whether a Tennessee law that protects children from harmful puberty blockers, hormones, and irreversible mutilating surgeries is constitutional. The Justices focused their questions on the Equal Protection Clause of the 14th Amendment and whether blocking access to these interventions is sex-based discrimination. Several […]

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Sparta student to perform in ‘Christmas at Belmont: Live from Nashville’ streaming on Amazon Music and Prime Video

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NASHVILLE, TN – A Sparta, Illinois student attending Belmont University, Kaitlyn Chung, will be among more than 600 student musicians and vocalists to perform in the beloved annual concert tradition, “Christmas at Belmont: Live from Nashville.” Beginning Wednesday, Dec. 11 at 8 p.m. EST / 7 p.m. CST, this popular holiday spectacular will stream to a global

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Alpha Delta Kappa Beta Lambda Chapter Nov 2024 News Notes

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PERRYVILLE – The Beta Lambda Chapter of Alpha Delta Kappa held its November 12 meeting at the Catalyst Center with the theme Move Forward in Gratitude.  President Glenda Gremaud led the meeting and introduced guest Amy Hager to present her program Fly Me Home which is an organization she created to offer funds to military

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Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and Mercy announce new contract

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ST. LOUIS – Mercy and Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Missouri (Anthem) have reached a new multi-year agreement providing Anthem members with continued access to affordable, high-quality care at all Mercy hospitals, outpatient care centers and physician offices across Missouri.   With the new contract, Anthem members covered by Anthem employer-based, Medicare Advantage

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Ask an expert: Financial tips to save money, stay happy during the holiday season

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Andrew Zumwalt with the University of Missouri’s personal financial planning program provides some ideas for money-saving approaches to help you get through the holidays. COLUMBIA, Mo. — The holiday season is often seen as a time of celebration, focused on connecting with family and friends, gift-giving and festive activities. It can bring joy and warmth,

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Holiday Christmas Festival is this weekend

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STE. GENEVIEVE – The 40th annual Ste. Genevieve Holiday Christmas Festival will be this weekend: Saturday, December 7th and Sunday, December 8th – but it’s much more than just your typical holiday weekend event.   It boasts one of the finest Christmas celebrations in all of Missouri, but it’s also lauded as one of the top two Christmas celebrations in the

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