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JEFFERSON CITY – Gov. announced the Missouri Department of Labor and Industrial Relations’ Division of Employment Security has received its first operational guidance related to the Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation program under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act of 2020.

ST. LOUIS – The Parson administration is recruiting inactive medical professionals to help combat COVID-19, which could mean asking retirees to reenter an environment known to be more dangerous to older people.

RICHMOND – The Richmond School District juggled high school sports leaders, starting with making Athletic Director the principal at Richmond High School.

COVID-19 deaths from the world level down to Clay and Ray counties have increased dramatically over the past several days. The report last week recorded virus deaths worldwide at 42,400; nationally, 3,800; in Missouri, 14; and no deaths in Clay and Ray counties. This week, deaths worldwide have more than doubled to 88,388; nationally, deaths more than tripled, to 14,695; in Missouri, deaths nearly quadrupled to 53; in Clay County, there have been two deaths; and Ray County has not experienced a death. The purpose of this graphic is to provide a look at the impact this virus is having at various levels. The total estimated number of deaths in the U.S. by August is 60,000. *Clay County cases include the Kansas City portion of the county. J.C. VENTIMIGLIA

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.

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.