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Friday, February 14th, 2025
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Good morning, Jefferson City. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 14th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Jefferson City anticipates breaking ground on the new River Market in spring 2025, following the completion of design documents and the project's approval for construction and as a rentable facility through JC Parks. KRCG-TV
- ➤ The Jefferson City Area Board of Realtors is holding a poster contest for fourth to sixth graders to promote fair housing, offering cash prizes and recognizing winners at a council meeting in April. KRCG-TV
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ VenuWorks appoints a new director for the Capital Region Amphitheater, set to start on Monday. Jefferson City News Tribune
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ In Missouri, the prices for Valentine's Day baked goods have risen due to historically high costs of eggs and chocolate, affecting both consumers and bakeries. KRCG-TV
- ➤ JOANN, an arts and crafts retailer, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, leading to the closure of its Jefferson City store and about 500 others nationwide, with going-out-of-business sales starting Saturday. KWOS
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Calvary Lutheran High School students are set to perform their annual One-Act Festival on February 21 and 22. Jefferson City News Tribune
- ➤ The Jefferson City School District Board of Education approved renovation plans for the Southwest Early Childhood Center. Jefferson City News Tribune
- ➤ Lincoln University celebrates Lloyd Gaines, a key figure in challenging racial segregation in education, whose Supreme Court victory laid groundwork for desegregation. Lincoln University of Missouri
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has filed a lawsuit against Starbucks, accusing the company of discriminatory hiring practices based on race and sex, which the company denies. KRCG-TV
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