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Poplar Bluff Man Sentenced to Serve 10 Years in Federal Prison on Drug and Firearm Charges

By Show-Me State Times | Feb 29, 2024

A Poplar Bluff, Missouri man, Samuel D. Moore, has been sentenced to serve 10 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to drug-trafficking and firearm related charges. Moore appeared before U.S. District Judge Stephen N. Limbaugh, Jr. at the federal courthouse in Cape Girardeau for his sentencing hearing.According to court documents, law enforcement officers found multiple firearms and drug paraphernalia items at Moore's residence in Poplar Bluff last July. A search of Moore's Chevy Tahoe revealed large quantities of various controlled substances, including 30 pounds...

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Attorney General Bailey Files Suit Against Planned Parenthood for Trafficking Children Out-of-State to Obtain Abortions Without Parental Consent

By Show-Me State Times | Feb 29, 2024

Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has taken legal action against Planned Parenthood Great Plains for allegedly trafficking minors out of state to obtain abortions without parental consent. Bailey's lawsuit aims to prevent the clinic from continuing this practice.“This is the beginning of the end for Planned Parenthood in the State of Missouri... I am filing suit to ensure it never happens again,” stated Attorney General Bailey, emphasizing the importance of protecting life and children's well-being.The lawsuit against Planned Parenthood is a result of the...

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Two Men Accused of Fatal St. Louis Robbery

By Show-Me State Times | Feb 29, 2024

Two men, Derrick Darnell Clark and Jeremiah Martez Sutton, have been indicted on federal drug charges following a fatal shooting in St. Louis in January. According to reports, the shooting took place during a drug conspiracy.Clark and Sutton were charged with one count of conspiracy to possess with the intent to distribute controlled substances and one count of aiding and abetting the discharge of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime. The incident occurred on January 28, 2024, during a robbery in an apartment in St. Louis."Charging documents accuse the...

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Former St. Charles County Youth Hockey Coach Admits Recording Sexual Abuse of Two Minors

By Show-Me State Times | Feb 28, 2024

A former St. Charles County youth hockey coach, James R. Lambert, has admitted to sexually abusing two minor victims and recording the abuse. According to the report, Lambert confessed to sexually abusing a minor victim repeatedly over a span of more than a decade, from 2007 to 2018, when the victim was between 6 and 17 years old. The abuse took place in St. Charles County, Missouri, as well as in other states and foreign countries where Lambert took the victim. Lambert also admitted to recording the sexual abuse on multiple occasions.Additionally, Lambert confessed to...

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Missouri Man Admits Setting Fires that Burned 220 Acres

By Show-Me State Times | Feb 28, 2024

A man from Poplar Bluff, Missouri, identified as Adam D. Gambling, has confessed to setting fires that resulted in the burning of 220 acres of U.S. Forest Service and private land in 2022. Gambling admitted to his actions in U.S. District Court in Cape Girardeau, where he pleaded guilty to one felony count of setting fires on public land. The fires, which occurred on November 8, 2022, near Beaver Lake in the Mark Twain National Forest in Butler County, affected both public and private properties.According to reports, 95.3 acres of the burned land were privately owned. The...

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St. Louis Showcases Innovation and Talent at SXSW 2024

By Show-Me State Times | Feb 28, 2024

For the second consecutive year, St. Louis is gearing up to make an impact at the renowned South by Southwest (SXSW) conference, highlighting the city's innovative spirit and talent. Greater St. Louis, Inc. will lead a delegation of STLMade leaders at the event, showcasing the resurgence happening in St. Louis.Maggie Kost, Chief Business Attraction Officer at Greater St. Louis, Inc., expressed the delegation's goal, stating, "Last year was about introducing St. Louis to the global innovation community. This year, we are taking down a bigger delegation that will show why...

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69 Missouri hospitals participate in federal 340B drug pricing program

By Show-Me State Times | Feb 27, 2024

Sixty-nine Missouri hospitals participate in the federal 340B drug pricing program.

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Adding a radioisotope to the toolkit for saving lives

By Show-Me State Times | Feb 27, 2024

Ground-breaking innovation at Mizzou provides patients around the world with access to a lifesaving toolbox of vital pharmaceutical ingredients called radioisotopes produced at only one location in the United States — the University of Missouri Research Reactor (MURR)."By delivering radioisotopes to the site of cancer cells, we can deposit a whole bunch of energy right where these cells are growing and cause DNA double-strand breaks." - Carolyn AndersonBuilding off more than a half-century of momentum since MURR opened, two MU researchers, Carolyn Anderson and Heather...

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St. Louis County Man Admits Shooting at Police

By Show-Me State Times | Feb 27, 2024

A St. Louis County man, Derek D. Brown, has pleaded guilty to shooting at police and federal task force officers in 2021. Brown, 50, of Jennings, admitted to one count of assault on a federal officer and two counts of discharging a firearm during a crime of violence. According to the report, Brown went to his wife's daughter's house in St. Louis County to confront his wife, where he took his daughter's .45-caliber pistol. When officers arrived at the scene, Brown began shooting, including at the federal task force officers.Assistant U.S. Attorney Donald Boyce is...

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City of St. Louis Department of Personnel to Hold Job Fairs to fill 300 Summer Positions

By Show-Me State Times | Feb 26, 2024

The City of St. Louis Department of Personnel has announced that it will be hosting two job fairs in an effort to fill 300 summer positions within the city. The job fairs are scheduled to take place on Saturday, March 2, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at the Wohl Recreation Center, and on Saturday, March 9, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at the Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis - South City campus.According to a statement released by the Department of Personnel, the purpose of these job fairs is to provide job seekers with an opportunity to learn more about the available summer...

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Which Missouri political committees received the most contributions during week ending Feb. 24?

By Show-Me State Times | Feb 25, 2024

Here are the 50 political committees that received the largest financial contributions during the week ending Feb. 24, according to the Missouri Ethics Commission.

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Attorney General Bailey Warns School Districts to Immediately Cease Discriminatory Practices Against Students and Staff

By Show-Me State Times | Feb 25, 2024

Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has issued a warning to three school districts in the state, ordering them to stop discriminatory practices against students and staff. Bailey emphasized the importance of protecting the constitutional rights of all Missourians, stating, “As long as I’m Attorney General, discrimination will be dead on arrival in this state.”In a letter addressed to Lindbergh School District, Attorney General Bailey highlighted reports of race-based discrimination in the district's gifted program criteria. He expressed concern that the district's...

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### Attorney General Bailey Orders School District to Cease and Desist Intimidation Tactics Against Whistleblowers

By Show-Me State Times | Feb 25, 2024

Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has taken a firm stand against intimidation tactics aimed at whistleblowers within the Wentzville School District. In a letter directed to the district, Attorney General Bailey ordered an immediate cessation of any actions intended to intimidate, investigate, or discipline school board members who have spoken out against unlawful conduct.In his letter, Attorney General Bailey emphasized the importance of protecting whistleblowers, stating, “Make no mistake, witness tampering and intimidation is illegal. Any attempt to silence a...

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Board of Aldermen Determined to Pass Meaningful Oversight of Surveillance Technology and Automated Traffic Enforcement

By Show-Me State Times | Feb 23, 2024

The Board of Aldermen in St. Louis is making strides towards passing legislation that aims to provide meaningful oversight of surveillance technology and automated traffic enforcement. The proposed bills have been a result of collaboration with various stakeholders, including residents, advocates, and experts, to ensure community voices are at the forefront of the law-making process.Alderman Shane Cohn, sponsor of Board Bills 105 and 106, emphasized the importance of addressing community concerns and providing additional resources to combat reckless driving. He stated,...

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House Passes Public Safety Bill with Bipartisan Support

By Show-Me State Times | Feb 23, 2024

The Missouri House has passed a comprehensive public safety bill, HB 1659, which is now set for consideration in the Senate. Sponsored by Rep. Lane Roberts (R-Joplin), the bill has garnered support from various entities, including the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry.Kara Corches, vice president of government affairs for the Missouri Chamber, highlighted some key provisions of the bill, stating, “There are a number of important provisions in this bill. These include enacting ‘Blair’s Law,’ which addresses the issue of celebratory gunfire, and strengthening...

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St. Louis County Man Wounded in Drug-Linked Shootout Sentenced to 7 Years in Prison

By Show-Me State Times | Feb 23, 2024

A man involved in a drug-linked shootout in St. Louis County has been sentenced to seven years in prison by U.S. District Judge Audrey G. Fleissig. Jeremiah Hill, 21, was selling drugs outside a market in Bellefontaine Road when the incident occurred on Dec. 10, 2021.According to reports, during a dispute over the amount of marijuana sold, Hill brandished a 9mm pistol at the individuals in a vehicle. The situation escalated as one of the men in the vehicle also pulled out a gun, resulting in an exchange of gunfire that left both Hill and the driver injured. ShotSpotter...

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<topic> Missouri Chamber supports effort to drive new business creation </topic> Missouri Chamber Backs Bill to Encourage Startup Investment

By Show-Me State Times | Feb 23, 2024

The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry is throwing its weight behind a new bill aimed at boosting investment in startup businesses statewide. The proposed legislation, known as the “Missouri Angel Investment Incentive Act,” has garnered support from Rep. Travis Smith (R-Dora), who sponsored the bill.During a hearing before the House Financial Institutions Committee, Rep. Travis Smith emphasized the importance of creating an environment where new and small businesses can flourish, stating, “My goal is to make our state the place where new and small businesses can...

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Missouri Chamber seeks clarity through Supreme Court brief

By Show-Me State Times | Feb 23, 2024

The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry has filed an amicus brief with the United States Supreme Court in an effort to bring more certainty to the litigation process.The amicus brief, filed in the case of Wullschleger v. Royal Canin et al., highlights the concerns of businesses in the Eighth Circuit following a ruling that allows lawsuits to be remanded back to state court even after removal to the federal level. The brief emphasized the impact of this ruling on businesses, particularly small businesses in Missouri, stating, “That destabilizing effect will be felt...

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Missouri Chamber Advocates for Legislative Priorities Amidst Senate Stalemate

By Show-Me State Times | Feb 23, 2024

A resolution to alter the initiative petition process was passed this week by the Senate after a weeks-long stalemate. SJR 74, sponsored by Sen. Mary Elizabeth Coleman (R-Arnold), would modify how many votes a proposed constitutional amendment would need to pass.In the midst of legislative challenges, the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry governmental affairs team has been actively pushing forward key priorities. Kara Corches, vice president of governmental affairs for the Missouri Chamber, emphasized the importance of collaboration among lawmakers for the state's...

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Mayor Tishaura O. Jones Takes Action on Surveillance Transparency and Traffic Safety in St. Louis

By Show-Me State Times | Feb 23, 2024

Mayor Tishaura Jones, alongside Chief Robert Tracy and Public Safety Director Charles Coyle, made a significant move today by signing an Executive Order focused on surveillance technology transparency and accountability in St. Louis. The Mayor emphasized the importance of public safety, particularly on the streets, stating, "We have to do more now as a city to eliminate the culture of traffic violence that has taken too many lives and injured too many more."The Executive Order, numbered 78, sets forth various measures for the City of St. Louis Metropolitan Police...