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Yearning to earn
When James Dawson was released from prison in 1999 after being locked up for 9½ years, he was determined to chart a new course. He tried several times to find steady employment to ensure crime was in his past, but nothing seemed to work.
Federal loans go for risky business
For the past five years, bar and restaurant owners in Columbia have binged on government-backed loans served up by commercial banks and insured by the federal Small Business Administration. Hailed by lenders as a signal of Columbia’s shift to a service economy, the feeding frenzy is banking an unusual amount of taxpayer dollars on one of America’s riskiest businesses.
Lack of city street signs impedes responders
It’s a growing problem: Streets are built, and construction workers arrive to begin work on a new subdivision. A worker falls off a roof, and someone calls 911. But emergency responders can’t find the address because streets signs don’t sprout up before the houses are finished.
Returning the favor
For Andrew Brown, this Christmas Eve was a first.
Food Bank programs offer ways to give
If you are looking for a way to give this holiday season, two programs associated with the Central Missouri Food Bank could be the answer.
Teams get back to work
Vitt says it’s his fault Rams’ play deteriorated
ST. LOUIS — Interim coach or not, the buck stops at Joe Vitt’s door.
Blues take another hit
ST. LOUIS — Dallas goalie Johan Hedberg had a big game on offense and defense.
