JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri Governor Parson has signed a proclamation designating May Foster Care Month in Missouri, a time to recognize the vital role of foster parents and their support of children in need of loving, temporary homes. “Foster parents provide the security, safety, and stability that children entering care so desperately need,” […]
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CHESTER – A member of the Memorial Hospital Medical Explorers Program has been accepted into the Rural Health Careers Camp at Rockford University. Jada Long is the daughter of Jeremy and Natalie Long of Steeleville.. She is the first member of the Memorial Hospital Medical Explorer Program to be accepted into the four-day, overnight
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JFFERSON CITY — Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) is urging Missouri state legislators to pass Bentley’s Law (HB 1954) by Representative Mike Henderson before May 13 when this legislative session ends. The bill was to be considered by the Missouri Senate Committee on Seniors, Families, Veterans and Military Affairs at 9 a.m. this morning. Bentley’s Law, created
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CAPE GIRARDEAU – The Lutheran Family and Children’s Services office in Cape Girardeau is having a new fundraiser this year, with the proceeds going to support the various different programs it offers that help the children and families it serves. The “Win Big for Little Lives” fundraiser is a Raffle with three great prizes that
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PERRYVILLE – The 2022 Perryville Mayfest carnival opens this evening. It continues through Saturday. The Perryville Mayfest Parade is Friday and there are a host of activities Saturday. Here is the official schedule of Perryville Mayfest events:
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WASHINGTON – Following a letter sent last week from U.S. Senators Roy Blunt (Mo.) and Josh Hawley (Mo.) to Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland, the National Park Service has announced they will reinstate police escorts for American veterans traveling to Washington, D.C., as part of the Honor Flight Network. In their letter to Secretary Haaland, the senators noted
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CHESTER, Ill. – The Randolph County Coroner’s Office has announced the death of an inmate at the Menard Correctional Center. According to a news release, 24-year-old Jesus Hernandez was pronounced at 6:312 p.m. April 29, 2022. The news release stated “The death appears to be self- inflicted; cause of death is pending autopsy
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PERRYVILLE — Christian Layton has been named the St. Vincent High School Elks Student of the Month for April. Christian is the son of Scott and Kim Layton of Perryville. Christian will attend Southern Illinois University – Carbondale to pursue a degree in forestry with a focus in wildlife habitat management and conservation.
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WASHINGTON – At the weekly Republican leadership press conference Tuesday, U.S. Senator Roy Blunt (Mo.) spoke about the looming threat to global food supply caused by Vladimir Putin’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine. As Blunt noted, Ukraine produces a significant amount of the world’s wheat, corn, and sunflower oil, and current disruptions to exports and planting are
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ST. LOUIS – “April showers bring May flowers,” is a phrase that dates back to the 1500s, conveying how the snow is finally gone, rain is in full force, and warmer weather is upon us. As temperatures rise and rain slows down, May brings the opportunity for new growth. While “April showers bring May flowers”
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