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Judge stops federal program for migrant agricultural workers

10 months 1 week ago
(The Center Square) — Attorneys general from 17 states are suing to stop the federal government from implementing a program they say gives migrant agricultural workers rights that American citizens working farm jobs do not have.
By T.A. DeFeo | The Center Square contributor

Marriage and kids just aren’t that important anymore

10 months 1 week ago
This is just a single poll and doesn't show what the trend is, but it's interesting nonetheless: Nearly all Americans believe that financial goals—money, retirement, homeownership—are essential to the American Dream. But only about 60% say the same about marriage and kids. I don't know how that compares to the past, but I'll bet it's ...continue reading "Marriage and kids just aren’t that important anymore"
Kevin Drum

Church Mentor Charged With Child Molestation In St. Louis County

10 months 1 week ago
ST. LOUIS COUNTY - On Tuesday, August 27, 2024, the St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office issued charges on Brandi James, 25 years of age, of the 14000 block of Willow Bend Park, Chesterfield, MO, 63017, for two counts Statutory Sodomy or Attempted Statutory Sodomy – Deviate Sexual Intercourse and one count Child Molestation – 3rd Degree. James is being held on a $300,000 cash-only, no 10% bond. Please note, charges are merely an accusation and Defendants are presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty in a court of law. The probable cause statement reads: Victim's mother discovers the diary of her 13 yr. old daughter. Upon reading the diary, the mother discovers that her daughter had been sexually involved with a 22 yr. old church mentor. Information on victim's phone supports the allegation that the victim and defendant had engaged in sodomy on at least two occasions. Victim states that her and the defendant engaged in sexual contact over the clothes.

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JCHS Celebrates National Merit Award Winners

10 months 1 week ago
JERSEYVILLE - 22 talented Jersey Community High School (JCHS) seniors have been recognized for their outstanding academic achievements by the College Board National Recognition Program. This program celebrates students' hard work in academic performance and showcases their strong performance on standardized tests. Criteria: GPA of 3.5 or higher and score in the top 10% on the PSAT/NMSQT assessment in the state of Illinois. Award Winners in alphabetical order: Abbigail Benz, Jaxon Brunaugh, Corah Derrick, Meredith Dougherty, Dax Goetten, Brayden Groves, Jovee Hileman, Kate Hudson, Camryn Johnson, Olivia Lamparter, Arianne Leslie, Reese Lorton, Matthew Maag, Maggie Maxeiner, Caitlyn Poletti, Peyton Schulte, Katie Schultz, Dinah Slusser, Amelia Strebel, Isaac Wargo, Annabelle Yamnitz, and Corree Yates. Principal Thomas Leslie states, "We're thrilled to celebrate our students and recognize them for their outstanding performance in the classroom and on College Board assessments. These

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