GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Advice from the top U.S. disease control experts on how to safely reopen businesses and institutions during the coronavirus pandemic was more detailed and restrictive than the plan…
Day: May 12, 2020
Streets committee meets May 12, backs $5M transfer from meters
Members of the St. Louis Board of Aldermen’s Streets, Traffic and Refuse Commitee met virtually via Zoom on Wednesday, May 12. On the agenda: Board Bill No. 10, introduced by…
Site offers COVID-19 testing, perhaps peace of mind
FOUNTAIN PARK – Cora Page wasn’t sure she needed a COVID-19 test. “I’m protected by the blood of Jesus,” she asserted. On the other hand, “If it was free, and…
Assistant police chief says he was passed over for being white
ST. LOUIS (AP) — St. Louis’ assistant police chief is suing the city and the police department, alleging that he was passed over for the city’s top police job because…
Reopening rules finalized; 'It can't turn into a big street party'
CITY HALL – With hospitalizations trending down in the area, the St. Louis area is forging ahead with plans to allow businesses to reopen on Monday, May 18. Mayor Lydra…
Days left in fight for Missouri opioid tracking bill
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — Lawmakers are still trying to make Missouri the final state to adopt a prescription medication database to fight the opioid epidemic as their Friday deadline to…