October 2021

Two more COVID-19 booster shots are now available

ATLANTA, Georgia — Certain people are now eligible to receive a COVID-19 booster shot, including those who received Moderna and Johnson & Johnson/Janssen COVID-19 vaccines. Eligible individuals may choose which vaccine they receive as a booster dose. CDC’s recommendations now allow for this type of mix and match dosing for booster shots. For individuals who […]

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SIUC, Girl Scouts’ pact opens opportunities for girls

CARBONDALE, Ill. — An agreement between Southern Illinois University Carbondale and Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois will provide mentoring and educational opportunities, summer camps and potential scholarships for junior high and high school students and encourage them to pursue STEM careers.  On Monday, Oct. 25, Austin Lane, chancellor of SIU Carbondale, and Loretta Graham, chief

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Schmitt joins fight against student quarantine rules

JEFFERSON CITY — Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt has filed an amicus brief in Shannon Otto v. Jefferson County Health Department, fighting student quarantine rules put in place by the Jefferson County Department of Health. The brief argues that the quarantine rules fall under the new state law limiting health authorities’ power to enact mandates

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NWS survey crews report there were three tornadoes

ST. MARY – The National Weather Service Storm damage survey crews found at least three tornadoes yesterday. The highest rated was EF-3 in Fredericktown with a maximum wind speed of 140 MPH. The tornado that went through St. Mary was at maximum an EF-2 with 120 MPH winds. The tornado that hit Coffman was at

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MSHP: Please include safety in Halloween plans

JEFFERSON CITY — Colonel Eric T. Olson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, encourages everyone to have a safe Halloween. Halloween isn’t just for children. Many adults enjoy dressing up and visiting haunted houses or attending gatherings of friends. If you are driving to a costume party, make sure your costume doesn’t hamper your

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