Stories from Monday, January 22, 2024

MANCHESTER, N.H. — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis suspended his Republican presidential campaign Sunday, ending his 2024 White House bid just before the New Hampshire primary while endorsing his bitter rival Donald Trump...

A bill proposed by District 147 state Rep. John Voss would add marijuana to the list of controlled substances that would violate an employer's drug-free workplace policy. House Bill 2135 would repeal two sections (287.120 and 287.140) of the existing Workers' Compensation Law and replace them to include language specifying marijuana — in addition to alcohol and other non-prescribed controlled drugs — as a substance that would violate an employer's drug-free workplace policy if found in an employee's system at the time of injury or death.. ...

Free tax clinics will be offered starting in February for residents who are 100% disabled or aged 65 or older. The effort from the AmeriCorps Seniors Retired Senior Volunteer Program and AARP will be held every Tuesday and Thursday, Feb. 6 until April 13, in the Twin Towers. The hours will be between 8:30-11 a.m...

Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center is encouraging residents to “Leap into Heart Health” as part of a new awareness program for February’s American Heart Month. The program is available on pbrmc.com/heart-challenge where users can access heart health tips, reduce risk factors, and learn how to cultivate healthier lifestyles when they sign up for the email list. Subscribers will receive biweekly emails containing articles, heart health tips and motivation...