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New state-of-the-art facility aims to prepare kids for a global economy
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - On Thursday, Missouri Governor Mike Parson toured a state-of-the-art facility that aims to help prepare kids for a global economy. Junior Achievement of Greater St. Louis invited Parson to see their newest programs, called JA Trades. The program has kids connecting electricity, using virtual reality and operating simulated skid steers to inspire them to think about their futures, as part of their broader programs that reach kids of all ages and young adults to strive for more.
BRIX Holdings Enters Four-Unit Franchise Agreement in Arizona, Missouri
Dallas — Dallas-based food-and-beverage franchising company BRIX Holdings LLC has entered into an agreement with franchise owner Richard Stassi to open four new units in Arizona and Missouri. Stassi will open three Smoothie Factory + Kitchen and Red Mango co-branded shops within the next three years in metro Phoenix and Scottsdale, Arizona. The first of the units is scheduled to open in early 2025. Franchisee Gary Patel signed the fourth deal with Stassi and will open a Red Mango store in Kansas City, Missouri, in early 2025, marking the first entry into the state for the brand. BRIX also owns the chains Friendly’s and Orange Leaf and recently acquired Clean Juice.
WashU disputes Missouri AG’s claims on pediatric transgender center
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey claimed Tuesday that the Washington University Pediatric Transgender Center at St. Louis Children’s Hospital would shut down, citing an apparent announcement from a whistleblower. The university, however, disputes this claim.
Nearly 140,000 Missouri kids under 5 get free books every month
At the beginning of each month, 4-year-old Ada Caldwell, 4, runs to the mailbox to see what new book is inside. “She gets excited about going to get the mail,” said Ada’s mother, Tara Caldwell. “Not many things come in the mail anymore. She really likes that part of it.”
7 new officers receive Joplin Police Department badge
JOPLIN, Mo. — Weeks of book work and job training has paid off for the latest group of Joplin Police officers. Seven new officers received their official JPD badge during a pinning ceremony held Thursday afternoon (7/18) at the Joplin Public Safety Training Center. Each new officer was introduced...
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