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Sikeston man admits illegally selling machine gun, other firearms

CAPE GIRARDEAU – A man from Sikeston, Missouri on Thursday admitted selling a machine gun and other firearms to an undercover federal agent.   Averyoun Quentez Lane, 18, admitted selling two Glock pistols on July 3, 2023, to an undercover special agent of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF). One of the pistols […]

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Record-high 16% jump in ACA marketplace open enrollment

CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Insurance (IDOI) announces record-high final enrollment numbers for the 2024 Affordable Care Act (ACA) Health Insurance Marketplace Open Enrollment Period.   According to federal CMS data, 398,814 Illinoisans enrolled in ACA Marketplace plans during Open Enrollment from November 1st through January 16th. Nationally, the total number of people who signed

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Cheese, please, for those pearly whites!

St. Louis District Dairy Council ST. LOUIS – February is National Children’s Dental Health Month — a time to recognize the importance of prioritizing oral health at an early age. St. Louis District Dairy Council annually celebrates this month with school nurses and dental health professionals by providing resources that highlight the beneficial role of

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Missourians support for abortion ballot initiative soars; campaign raises $3 Million in first two weeks of campaign

Grassroots Advocates Host Events Across the State to Mark Beginning of the Signature Gathering Effort   MISSOURI – In just two weeks since launching a grassroots campaign to end Missouri’s cruel abortion ban, Missourians for Constitutional Freedom has raised over $3 million from more than 2,200 individual contributions. Additionally, more than 5,000 volunteers have joined

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Buchheit Enterprises celebrates 90 years in business

Farm and Ranch Retailer Carries Momentum into 2024 Building on Recent Expansion   PERRYVILLE, Mo.: Today, February 2, 2024, Buchheit Inc. celebrates 90 years in business.  In honor of the company’s milestone, Marketing Manager, Michael Sheppard, said, “We are excited to celebrate 90 years of serving our communities.  It is rare to see a family-owned

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Missouri selected to participate in Children’s Behavioral Health State Policy Learning Lab next week

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri is one of nine states that have been selected to participate in the Health Management Associates (HMA) Children’s Behavioral Health State Policy Learning Lab in Baltimore, Maryland.   HMA in partnership with the National Association of State Mental Health Program Directors (NASMHPD), the Child Welfare League of America (CWLA), National

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Area veterinarians attend Missouri Veterinary Medical Association’s 132nd Annual Convention

COLUMBIA – More than 600 veterinarians, veterinary technicians, practice staff and veterinary students attended the Missouri Veterinary Medical Association’s 132nd Annual Convention on January 25-28, 2024 at the Holiday Inn Executive Center, Columbia, Mo. The convention offered over 60 continuing education lectures to participants. Newly installed officers include: Kacie Ulhorn, DVM – President, Hermann, Mo.David Wilson,

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Missouri representative seeks to combat rise of illegal Immigration

JEFFERSON CITY – In an effort to address the growing concern of illegal immigration in Missouri, Republican State Representative Chris Dinkins has introduced House Bill 2470, aimed at strengthening enforcement measures and protecting the integrity of the state’s borders. HB 2470 specifically targets illegal aliens present in Missouri who enter or attempt to enter the

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Apply now for 2024 Saint Francis Healthcare Scholarships

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – Applications for the 2024 Saint Francis Healthcare Scholarship Program funded by Saint Francis Foundation and Auxiliary are now available. The program awards more than 20 scholarships of up to $2,000 annually to students pursuing a healthcare-related career.   The Steven C. Bjelich Executive Scholarship is available for students pursuing a master’s

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