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Cape Girardeau Man Sentenced to 14+ Years in Prison for Selling Fentanyl

By Show-Me State Times | Mar 8, 2024

Cape Girardeau Man Sentenced to 14+ Years in Prison for Selling FentanylU.S. District Judge Stephen N. Limbaugh Jr. on Thursday sentenced a Cape Girardeau, Missouri man to 175 months in prison for selling fentanyl. Jimmy L. Hudson Jr., 47, pleaded guilty last year to distribution of fentanyl. He admitted selling fentanyl in April of 2023 to an informant working for the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA).According to court documents, "This latest case represents Hudson’s third federal drug-trafficking conviction." This indicates a pattern of criminal behavior in...

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Saint Louis University Crowns Repeat Champion at Scripps Regional Spelling Bee

By Show-Me State Times | Mar 8, 2024

Sonia Kulkarni emerged victorious for the second consecutive year at the 2024 St. Louis Regional Spelling Bee held at Saint Louis University. Kulkarni's impressive win secured her a spot in the 2024 Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington D.C. Speaking about her win, Kulkarni expressed her joy, stating, "It felt great to win again because it shows my hard work really paid off and that last year wasn’t just a fluke."The competition was intense, with Kulkarni and other top spellers showcasing their skills. Ryan Wilson, Senior Director of Community and Student Engagement...

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Missouri Chamber supports effort to recruit doctors to rural counties

By Show-Me State Times | Mar 8, 2024

The Missouri Chamber of Commerce is throwing its weight behind a legislative effort to address the shortage of healthcare professionals in rural Missouri. Rep. Herman Morse (R-Dexter) highlighted the drastic decrease in physicians in southeast Missouri, stating, “Dexter, a town of now about 8,000, had at least 11 or 12 doctors that lived in town and practiced in town. Now they have none.”Morse's proposed legislation, HB 1925, aims to incentivize healthcare professionals to practice in rural areas by creating a grant program administered by the Department of Health and...

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SLU Professor Recognized By AUPHA for Excellence in Health Education

By Show-Me State Times | Mar 7, 2024

Dr. Enard expressed her gratitude for being awarded the 2024 Thompson Prize from the AUPHA, stating, “I am honored and humbled to receive the 2024 Thompson Prize from the AUPHA. When you consider the legacy of the past winners, their institutions, and the indelible body of scholarship they have amassed over decades of work – to be recognized as their peer is an incredible feeling.”The John D. Thompson Prize recognizes faculty based on their overall contributions to the field of health administration education. Enard's nomination for the award was supported by Michael...

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Missouri Woman Admits $135,000 Pandemic Loan Fraud

By Show-Me State Times | Mar 7, 2024

A woman in Missouri has admitted to fraudulently obtaining $135,622 in loans through a pandemic relief program. Edna E. McGowan-Baker, 48, pleaded guilty to wire fraud and bank fraud charges in U.S. District Court in St. Louis on Thursday.According to the court documents, McGowan-Baker engaged in a scheme between May 2020 and September 2021 to fraudulently obtain Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans. She applied for PPP loans for five different companies in her name, even though only two of the companies were actually operational at the time.McGowan-Baker...

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Amy Knopps awarded 2024 Kemper Fellowship for Teaching Excellence

By Show-Me State Times | Mar 7, 2024

Matthew Martens, interim provost and executive vice chancellor for academic affairs at the University of Missouri, and Sarah Dubbert, president of the Columbia market for Commerce Bank, today awarded a 2024 William T. Kemper Fellowship for Teaching Excellence to Amy Knopps. Knopps is an associate teaching professor for the School of Music in the College of Arts and Science as well as the associate director of bands and director of athletic bands."A graduate of the University of Missouri and former member of Marching Mizzou, Amy Knopps infuses the spirit of Mizzou into...

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Man Admits Armed Robbery of St. Louis 7-Eleven

By Show-Me State Times | Mar 7, 2024

An Illinois man, identified as Payton Robert Yates, has pleaded guilty to charges related to the armed robbery of a 7-Eleven store in St. Louis, Missouri. The incident took place on June 30, 2023, at the 7-Eleven located at 5350 Chippewa Street. Yates, aged 23, admitted to the crime in U.S. District Court in St. Louis on Thursday.During the robbery, Yates approached the cash register, placed a bag of Hot Fries on the counter, and then brandished a handgun. He demanded the cashier to "Empty the register" before fleeing the scene with $134.77 and the bag of Hot Fries....

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Missouri Senate Approves State Geospatial Advisory Council Establishment

By Show-Me State Times | Mar 7, 2024

The Missouri Senate has given its approval for the establishment of a State Geospatial Advisory Council, as highlighted in a recent announcement by Greater St. Louis, Inc. The organization expressed its support for the legislation, Senate Bill 1039, which aims to create a Missouri Geospatial Advisory Council. In a statement, Adam Kazda, Vice President of Government Relations for GSL, emphasized the importance of this move for the state's geospatial sector, stating, “St. Louis is our nation’s hub for geospatial technology, and establishing a Geospatial Advisory Council in...

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E-234 Business Earnings Tax Forms Available Exclusively Online

By Show-Me State Times | Mar 7, 2024

The 2023 tax year filing deadline is coming up on April 15th. All of the Collector of Revenue Earnings Tax forms you need can be found right here on our website. This includes the E-1 Individual Earnings Tax Return for wage and salary earners and the E-234 Business Earnings Tax Return for independent contractors, sole proprietors, partnerships, corporations, and other businesses and self-employed individuals."This year, the Collector of Revenue will not mail blank E-234 forms to taxpayers active on our rolls to reduce the cost and environmental impact of printing,...

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SLU Associate Professor of Internal Medicine Named Society of Hospital Medicine’s ‘Unsung Hero’

By Show-Me State Times | Mar 7, 2024

St. Louis - Farzana Hoque, M.D., associate professor of internal medicine at Saint Louis University’s School of Medicine, has been selected as the recipient of the Society of Hospital of Medicine’s Unsung Hero award. The recognition, which is only awarded to one individual annually, highlights Hoque's exceptional contributions to the medical community.Under Hoque’s leadership, she has been instrumental in promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion within her chapter. Gwendolyn Williams, M.D., president of SHM’s Hampton Roads Chapter, commended Hoque by stating, “The...

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Attorney General Bailey Moves For Removal of Ray County Sheriff

By Show-Me State Times | Mar 7, 2024

Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has taken decisive action by filing a petition of quo warranto to remove Ray County Sheriff Scott Childers from office. Bailey emphasized his commitment to protecting Missourians, stating, “I will always work to protect Missourians.” The Attorney General made it clear that it is his duty to hold accountable those who do not fulfill their obligations under Missouri law, declaring, “To that end, I am moving for the removal of the Ray County Sheriff.”The petition against Sheriff Childers outlines various instances where he allegedly...

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Foundation for the Restoration of America announces new partnership with Moms for America

By Press Release | Mar 6, 2024

The Foundation for the Restoration of America announced a new partnership with Moms for America this week.

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Call for Artists: Murals, Mosaics, Bus Shelters, Basketball Court in St. Louis

By Show-Me State Times | Mar 6, 2024

Urban Strategies, Inc. (USI) and the City of St. Louis Community Development Agency (CDA) are seeking local artists to design artwork for various public art projects in the Near North Side as part of the Choice Neighborhood Initiative (CNI).According to the announcement, "Residents indicated they wanted safer spaces to play, have fellowship and relax; cleaner and better streets; opportunities for meaningful careers that can sufficiently support families; good development of vacant land and buildings; and greater unity and collaboration between neighbors."The Call for...

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Missouri Man Sentenced to 30 Years in Prison for Recording Sexual Abuse of Toddler

By Show-Me State Times | Mar 6, 2024

U.S. District Judge Ronnie L. White has sentenced Kyle J. Gipson, 23, of Jefferson County, to 30 years in prison for recording his sexual abuse of a toddler. Judge White also ordered Gipson to pay a $5,000 assessment for victims and prevention programs.According to his guilty plea, Gipson was involved in a social media group focused on child sexual abuse material, bestiality, and rape. He possessed child sexual abuse material involving a 2-year-old victim and discussed his actions on social media.An undercover FBI agent discovered Gipson's activities in an online group...

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Call for Artists in St. Louis: Opportunity to Showcase Talent in Public Art Projects

By Show-Me State Times | Mar 6, 2024

Urban Strategies, Inc. (USI) and the City of St. Louis Community Development Agency (CDA) are calling for local artists to participate in designing artwork for five unique public art projects in the Near North Side. The initiative, part of the Choice Neighborhood Initiative (CNI), aims to revitalize the neighborhood through creative expression.According to the announcement, an advisory group of Near North Side residents will review submissions and select finalists for each project. The selected artists will receive stipends and fees for their work on various art...

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2024 Kemper Fellowship for Teaching Excellence recipients announced

By Show-Me State Times | Mar 6, 2024

In a recent announcement, the University of Missouri unveiled the recipients of the 2024 Kemper Fellowship for Teaching Excellence. Five exceptional educators have been selected for this prestigious award, which includes a $15,000 stipend. Over the coming days, university officials along with representatives from Commerce Bank will be surprising the deserving honorees.Established in 1991 through a generous donation, the William T. Kemper Fellowships for Teaching Excellence honor the legacy of William T. Kemper, a distinguished alumnus of the university and a respected...

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Two Admit Stealing Mail in Chesterfield

By Show-Me State Times | Mar 6, 2024

ST. LOUIS – Two men, Christopher Ali Pate and Eryk Campbell, have admitted to stealing mail from mailboxes in Chesterfield, Missouri. Pate, 31, pleaded guilty to one felony count of mail theft in U.S. District Court in St. Louis, while Campbell, 28, also pleaded guilty to the same count on February 20. Both men confessed to the crime of stealing mail from multiple mailboxes in Chesterfield on August 28, 2023, with Pate being the orchestrator of the theft.Following the theft, Pate and Campbell were involved in a dramatic escape. They drove to a gas station in St. Louis,...

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Until Missouri congressman's bill to ban ‘Quality-Adjusted Life Years’ becomes law, ‘state level action’ is needed, says national patient advocate

By Show-Me State Times News Service | Mar 5, 2024

The U.S. House recently passed Missouri U.S. Rep. Jason Smith’s (R-8) bill to ban federal health care programs from “using prices that are based on quality-adjusted life years” (QALYs), but the chair of a national patient care group said that until that bill is signed into law, a state-level bill “is needed to protect people with disabilities.”

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Mayor Tishaura O. Jones Signs BB 174, Empowering Jeff-Vander-Lou and St. Louis Place Neighborhood Residents to Revitalize and Protect their Communities

By Show-Me State Times | Mar 5, 2024

Today, Mayor Tishaura O. Jones signed Board Bill 174, allowing for the economic redevelopment and revitalization of key neighborhoods around the new national geospatial-intelligence agency St. Louis site. Mayor Jones emphasized the significance of this bill by stating, "The signing of this bill is just one step in the city's long strides to bring economic revitalization to neighborhoods that have seen decades of neglect." She also addressed the residents directly, saying, "To the residents who are tired of seeing their neighborhood fall into disrepair - we hear you, and we...

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Attorney General Bailey Announces Missourians’ Top Consumer Complaints in 2023

By Show-Me State Times | Mar 5, 2024

Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has revealed the top ten most common consumer complaints his office handled in 2023. Bailey emphasized the importance of protecting Missouri consumers from scams, stating, “As Attorney General, I want my office to be a voice for Missouri consumers.” He highlighted the office's commitment to fighting against robocallers, shady contractors, and other fraudulent entities preying on consumers.The Complaint Unit of the Attorney General’s Office plays a crucial role in resolving consumer complaints, with advocates working to mediate...