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SAM & VERNON

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RICHMOND – “Gifted.” “Multi-talented.” “Fun.” “Entertaining.” “Faithfilled.”

These are some of the words that describe a performance by Brent Vernon and his sidekick Sam. Both will perform free in the Richmond United Methodist Church sanctuary at 5 p.m. Sunday, May 17. Vernon said he will do a little singing, work with Sam a little and sing a little more. He has written numerous songs reflecting faith and the joy of God’s work.

YOUTHFUL CREATIVITY

SINGER, SONGWRITER and ventriloquist Brent Vernon and his sidekick Sam will appear at Richmond United Methodist Church at 5 p.m. Sunday, May 17.

Suffrage to Statecraft ‘opens’ at Center for Missouri Studies

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COLUMBIA – The State Historical Society of Missouri and Missouri Historic Costume and Textile Collection commemorate the centennial anniversary of the 19th Amendment and women’s suffrage with the free, collaborative exhibition, Missouri Women: Suffrage to Statecraft, at the society’s art gallery, Center for Missouri Studies, 605 Elm St., Columbia.
MARGUERITE MARTYN | St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Look after physical, mental health in this crisis

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Daily life has changed to an amazing degree in the last few weeks. As individuals and communities work to contain the spread of COVID-19, one major adjustment for most of us personally is that we now spend much more time at home. This form of physical distancing, or sheltering in place, limits contact between people, which can help curb the infection’s spread.
Graham A. Colditz

Foundation for Health responds to COVID-19

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ST. LOUIS – “During this time of growing uncertainty, our commitment to improving the health and well-being of Missourians remains steadfast,” the Missouri Foundation for Health stated.
J.C. VENTIMIGLIA | Staff

Money in mid-April, IRS says

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WASHINGTON – The Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service announced the distribution of economic impact payments will begin in the next three weeks and will be distributed automatically, with no action required for most people.