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FILE - In this March 2, 2018 file photo, Televangelist Jim Bakker, right, walks with his wife Lori Beth Graham after a funeral service at the Billy Graham Library for the Rev. Billy Graham, in Charlotte, N.C. Jim Bakker and his southwestern Missouri church will pay restitution of $156,000 to settle a lawsuit that accused the TV pastor of falsely claiming that a health supplement could cure the coronavirus. Missouri court records show that a settlement agreement was filed Tuesday, June 22, 2021. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton File)
Jim Bakker, his church settle lawsuit over COVID-19 claims

By Jim Salter Jun. 23, 2021 11:30 AM EDT

Missouri health director who worked for 2 governors resigns

By Summer Ballentine Apr. 20, 2021 01:15 PM EDT
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — Missouri’s health director resigned Tuesday amid the state's coronavirus vaccine rollout, Republican Gov. Mike Parson announced. ...

FILE - In this Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020 file photo, Missouri Republican Gov. Mike Parson speaks during a campaign rally in Lees Summit, Mo. Parson is facing Missouri State Auditor and Democratic gubernatorial candidate Nicole Galloway in the Nov. 3, 2020, general election. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)
GOP’s Parson defeats Galloway to remain Missouri governor

By Summer Ballentine And Jim Salter Nov. 02, 2020 11:25 PM EST

Morningside Church's property, home to televangelist Jim Bakker, is seen Monday, Aug. 17, 2020, in Blue Eye, Mo. Bakker, wife Lori and daughter Maricela Bakker Woodall, who serves as chief operating officer of Morningside Church, appealed for donations during a segment of “The Jim Bakker Show” which aired April 2020. They referenced financial difficulties, and Bakker singled out “enemies” who were behind their problems.
Jim Bakker gets PPP loans during legal fight on fraud claims

By Sally Stapleton Aug. 24, 2020 12:35 PM EDT

The Latest: Missouri votes to expand Medicaid

Aug. 04, 2020 08:20 PM EDT
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Latest on the Missouri primary election (all times local): 11:10 p.m. Missouri voters...

FILE - In this March 19, 1987, file photo, Television evangelist Jim Bakker poses in Columbia, S.C. Missouri-based TV pastor Jim Bakker, in a court filing on Monday, May 4, 2020, is asking a judge to dismiss a state lawsuit accusing him of falsely claiming that a health supplement could cure the coronavirus. The lawsuit said Bakker and a guest made the cure claim during a program on Feb. 12. (AP Photo/Lou Krasky File)
Arkansas AG sues TV pastor over virus treatment claims

By Andrew Demillo Jun. 16, 2020 06:32 PM EDT

Jim Bakker seeks suit dismissal; ex-governor is his lawyer

By Jim Salter May. 05, 2020 11:34 AM EDT
O'FALLON, Mo. (AP) — Missouri-based TV pastor Jim Bakker is asking a judge to dismiss a state lawsuit accusing him of falsely claiming that a health supplement...