Centralia

Centralia Attorney Jayne A. Pearman Appointed as New Boone County Associate Circuit Judge

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Centralia, MO — In a recent judicial reshuffle, Centralia attorney Jayne A. Pearman has been appointed as Boone County’s new associate circuit judge. Pearman’s appointment comes as a succession to Stephanie Morrell, who was recently elected as a circuit judge in the November elections. Morrell is set to fill the vacancy left by Judge Kevin Crane, who announced his retirement following a distinguished 17-year tenure. Governor Mike Parson, confirming the appointment, chose Pearman for her extensive legal expertise and the deep roots she has in the local community. Operating her own law firm in Centralia, … Read more

Former Correctional Officer Files Lawsuit Over Masking Policy at Centralia Correctional Center, Claiming Religious Exemption

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Centralia, Illinois – A former officer at the Centralia Correctional Center has filed a federal lawsuit after being fired for his alleged failure to comply with the mandatory masking policy during the COVID-19 pandemic. Garrett Rose, a resident of Salem, claimed that his religious beliefs prevented him from wearing a mask from March to May 2022, resulting in his denial of entry to the prison each day. According to Rose’s lawsuit, he initially followed the mask mandate but later came to believe that wearing a mask contradicted his duty to obey God, based on his … Read more