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Soccer Goalie Kaylyn Dixon Is Midwest Members Credit Union Female Athlete of the Month

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ROXANA - Kaylyn Dixon is a standout in multiple sports and also an excellent student. During the spring, Dixon is the Shells' goalie. Dixon said she has been playing soccer since she was 4 years old and started playing club soccer when she was 9 years old. "The part I love most about soccer is the friendships I have made through it," Dixon said. "I have met some of my best friends through it and have been able to watch them grow through this sport as well. Another part I love is pushing my abilities as far as I can. Saving a ball that everyone thought I couldn’t is the best feeling in the world." Kaylyn pointed out that volleyball is the other sport she loves. "I’m starting libero for my high school volleyball team and my club team as well," she said. "It has taught me many lessons throughout my career and without this sport, I wouldn’t be the same person or player I am today." Kaylyn thanked her whole family, especially my parents for being at every one of her

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More Lawsuits Are Being Filed By Parents Hoping To Hold Social Media Platforms Responsible For The Deaths Of Their Children

2 years 11 months ago
Earlier this year, we covered what appears to be the first of several lawsuits filed on behalf of parents by the Social Media Victims Law Center. In that lawsuit, the mother of an eleven-year-old who committed suicide sued Meta and Snap, claiming SnapChat’s algorithmically enabled feedback loops drove her daughter to her death. The suit […]
Tim Cushing

Daily Deal: The Complete 2022 Microsoft Office Master Class Bundle

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The Complete 2022 Microsoft Office Master Class Bundle has 14 courses to help you learn all you need to know about MS Office products to help boost your productivity. Courses cover SharePoint, Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, Teams, and more. The bundle is on sale for $75. Note: The Techdirt Deals Store is powered and curated by StackCommerce. […]
Gretchen Heckmann

Carrollton United Methodist Church Shows Huge Heart For Ukraine Children With Sunday Baked Potato Bar Fundraiser

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CARROLLTON - Members and friends of the Carrollton United Methodist Church are showing a huge heart for the children of Ukraine through the United Nations Children’s Relief Fund (UNICEF). Led by Larry Gillingham, the Carrollton United Methodist Church will sponsor a baked potato bar Sunday, May 1, 2022, at the Church Fellowship Hall from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. A free-will offering will be accepted with proceeds going to support the children of Ukraine through the United Nations Children’s Relief Fund – UNICEF. Gillingham said menu items include baked potatoes with a variety of hot and cold toppings, a relish tray, build-it-yourself ham sandwiches, homemade desserts, and a choice of drinks. The Church and Fellowship Hall is located on the corner of Maple Street and Highway 67 in Carrollton. “Everyone is cordially invited to attend,” Gillingham said. “It is special to us because we wanted to do something to support the Ukraine children. This has always

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Republicans tussle over bill to provide warm meals to some Missouri SNAP recipients

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When state Sen. Holly Thompson Rehder was 18 and struggling to raise a baby, she applied for federal food assistance to help her get back on her feet.  “I can cook a pot of beans and cornbread and make that last a couple of days,” Rehder, R-Sikeston, said during Monday’s Senate debate.  But some people […]

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