Gov. Matt Blunt on Wednesday announced the appointment of St. Louis resident Donald L. Ross to the Appellate Judicial Commission. “Mr. Ross is committed to protecting our constitution by selecting judges who understand that their role is to interpret the ...
Read More »Newsmakers: Dr. Joseph Parks
Dr. Joseph Parks, was named as the director of the Division of Comprehensive Psychiatric Services, within the Missouri Department of Mental Health. Parks is currently the medical director for the department. The division of psychiatric services is one of three ...
Read More »Newsmakers: New hires for Citizens NationalBank
Citizens NationalBank has appointed new community directors to two of its bank branches. David Nothum has been named the community director of the South County Banking Center. He is the owner of two companies – Suntide Homes Development Inc. and ...
Read More »Newsmakers: Geotechnology Inc. wins design award
Geotechnology Inc., a provider of consulting services in geotechnical and environmental engineering, materials testing and drilling, won a Grand Award from the American Council of Engineering Companies-Missouri for its geotechnical engineering solutions for Ameristar Casino St. Charles’ 25-story hotel and ...
Read More »Newsmakers: Home builder relocates
St. Louis home builder Rolwes Co. has relocated to new offices at 2705 Dougherty Ferry Road, Suite 101, in St. Louis, Mo. 63122. The telephone number remains (314) 821-9600.
Read More »Anna Nicole’s bumbled will: a probate professor’s dream
The tragic death of Anna Nicole Smith on the floor of a South Florida casino last month unleashed a wave of paternity claims and legal fights over custody of Smith’s infant daughter, her estate and her own bodily remains. Not ...
Read More »Government to revisit civil-rights era killings
U.S. law enforcement authorities said they had reopened about 100 cases involving civil rights-era killings and are focusing on bringing charges in about a dozen. FBI Director Robert Mueller and Attorney General Alberto Gonzales said the government was working with ...
Read More »Deal in Congress looks to give D.C. its first vote
Upcoming legislation in U.S. Congress looks to give Washington, D.C., residents their right to vote for a House of Representatives seat. Critics say the bill is unconstitutional, and supporters say Congress has the authority to make the change. Photo by ...
Read More »State and Region Briefs
Attorney officially disbarred by Missouri Supreme Court A Kansas City attorney found guilty in 2005 of enticing a minor was officially disbarred Tuesday. The Missouri Supreme Court handed down the disbarment against Jan P. Helder Jr. without an argument. Helder, ...
Read More »City deemed liable for fatal crash involving police car
State Supreme Court wants legislature to look at issues
Read More »Stay ordered on Clayton condemnation
The Missouri Court of Appeals stepped into the Clayton eminent domain fray on Tuesday, issuing a stay on condemnation proceedings in the area. Centene Corp. may not start leveling the disputed properties along Forsyth Boulevard in downtown Clayton until the ...
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