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Missouri governor’s final State of the State touts abortion ban, infrastructure spending

2 years 5 months ago
In his final address to a joint session of the Missouri General Assembly, Gov. Mike Parson on Wednesday pointed to outlawing abortion, increasing infrastructure spending and appointing five statewide office holders as the legacy of his six years in office. “I’ll be leaving here with my head held high,” Parson told lawmakers during his annual State of the State address. Parson can’t seek re-election because of term limits. After years in the legislature, and 18 months as lieutenant governor,…
Jason Hancock

For John Perkins, Creating the Brilliant Sunday Best Meant Letting Go

2 years 5 months ago
In July 2013, I rolled up to the then-Delmar Boulevard office of the Riverfront Times, seven months pregnant and fresh off a plane from Washington, D.C., to begin a freelance gig as the paper's restaurant critic. People always ask how I got this job — it's probably the most common question I get, even before where to go to eat — and I still sometimes wonder that myself.
Cheryl Baehr

Talented CM Guard Parker Parnell Is A Tom Lane State Farm Insurance Male Athlete Of Month

2 years 5 months ago
BETHALTO - Civic Memorial sophomore Parker Parnell is a talented guard this season. CM head boys Coach Lee Green said Parker is having "a good year." Parker Parnell is a Tom Lane State Farm Insurance Male Athlete of the Month for the Eagles. He averages roughly four points a game for the Eagles but also averages 1.7 assists and 2.4 rebounds per contest. He is extremely valuable to the Eagles squad on both ends of the floor. "He will just continue to get better as he continues to play," Coach Green said of his sophomore players' skills. "He played varsity as a freshman and he played three quarters in a regional game against Triad and we almost upset them last year. He is having a good season." Parker had a "great" summer last year and also plays in a spring league in St. Louis, his coach said. Parker is also a CM football player. The future for Parker Parnell looks quite bright, Coach Green said. Again congrats to Parker Parnell on his recognition as a Tom Lane State Farm Insurance

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