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More radioactive tests sought for Hazelwood School District

3 years 1 month ago
In an unusual show of bipartisanship, Republican U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley and Democratic U.S. Rep. Cori Bush of Missouri asked the federal government to perform more testing for radioactive contamination on properties owned by the Hazelwood School District.
Associated Press

'Hundreds of victims can now begin to heal': Former Agape Boarding School student reacts to news of its closing

3 years 1 month ago
A Missouri boarding school for boys labeled the “Christian Reform School from Hell” by Rolling Stone magazine has announced it will be closing this month. In a statement obtained by KSDK, Bryan Clemensen, who until November had been director of the Agape Boarding School, wrote: Robert Bucklin said he spent five years at the Baptist facility in Stockton, Missouri, and was the victim of abuse there. “After years of fighting for justice, justice has finally prevailed,” he said moments after…
Christine Byers, KSDK

WashU doctor notes African Americans’ unique menopause experience

3 years 1 month ago
Black Americans are more likely to start menopause early and gain less treatment to manage symptoms — that’s according to a recent review of menopause literature. Dr. Makeba Williams, an associate professor and vice chair of professional development and wellness in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Washington University, encourages more doctors to recognize that the menopause experience is not universal and more care should be taken when treating patients of color, especially Black Americans.

Missouri Republicans Have Found Their Post-Roe Enemy: Cardigans

3 years 1 month ago
Missouri has a lot of problems, but if you were in the statehouse today, you would have thought the biggest one was what female legislators wear. Peter Merideth (D-St. Louis) shared the news on Twitter, "Debating the house rules on the floor today, and the first amendment offered by a Republican is about making stricter the rules of what women have to wear in here." Merideth continued:
Rosalind Early

All-You-Can-Tag

3 years 1 month ago

Attention Laser Tag lovers. Grab your friends and an unlimited laser tag pass on Wednesdays from 4 p.m. to close for $19.99 per person plus tax. Based on walk in availability.

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Macoupin County Sheriff Kahl Reacts To HB 5471: 'It Is Clear Violation Of Second Amendment'

3 years 1 month ago
MACOUPIN COUNTY - Shawn Kahl, the Macoupin County Sheriff, has reacted to the recent passage of HB 5471, also known as the Protect Illinois Communities Act. Kahl said today the following: "As your elected sheriff my job and my office are sworn, in fact to protect the citizens of Macoupin County. This is a job and responsibility I take with the utmost seriousness. Part of my duties that I accepted upon being sworn into office was to protect the rights provided to all of us, in the Constitution. "One of those enumerated rights is the right of the people to keep and bear arms provided under the Second Amendment. The right to keep and bear arms for the defense of life, liberty and property is regarded as an inalienable right by the people. I, among many others, believe that HB 5471 is in clear violation of the Second Amendment to the Constitution." Kahl continued and said: "Therefore, as the custodian of the jail and chief law enforcement officer for Macoupin County, neither myself nor

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