April 2023

MoDOT says Highway 61 roadwork will begin April 24

SIKESTON—Highway 61 in Perry County will be reduced to one lane with a 10-foot width restriction as contractor crews perform pavement repairs.      This section of roadway is located from Route M to County Road 812 near Brewer, Missouri.     Weather permitting, work will begin Monday, April 24 through Thursday, June 1 from 7 a.m. to […]

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MSHP reports arrests

JEFFERSON CITY — The Missouri State Highway Patrol has released its latest reports of arrests.   Among those arrested:   38-year-old Keith Watkins of West Memphis, Arkansas was picked up at 9:40 a.m. Saturday, April 8th on a warrant out of West Memphis, Ark. for attempted capital murder, terroristic act, aggravated assault and possession of

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New, unique SIU doctorate helps meet need for occupational therapists

by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — Preparing occupational therapists for fulfilling careers of helping clients accomplish everyday tasks to optimize their health, well-being and quality of life is the focus of Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s new hybrid entry-level occupational therapy doctoral program, which features education and training in a state-of-the art lab with a full

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Perryville Police report

PERRYVILLE — The Perryville Police Department has released its latest reports.   A hit and run traffic crash with property damage exceeding $1,000 was reported at 10 p.m. March 22nd in the 200 block of South Moulton Street.   Police went to the Perryville City Park at 2 p.m. March 25th to investigate a report

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Randolph County Sheriff’s Office reports arrests

CHESTER – The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office has released its latest report of arrests.   Listed as arrested were:   Brandon J. Therion 26, Pinckneyville, arrested April 3, 2023 by Randolph County Sheriff’s Office on a Randolph County warrant for aggravated attempting to flee/elude police and a Clinton County warrant for aggravated attempting to flee/elude

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Small Business Administration will conduct joint damage assessments in Bollinger County

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) will conduct joint Preliminary Damage Assessments (PDAs) in Bollinger County Wednesday and Thursday to determine if the area is eligible for low-interest disaster loans to assist homeowners, renters, businesses, and non-profits following the severe storms and EF-2 tornado that occurred on April 5.    “Last

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Ste. Genevieve city hall renovation continues with new doors, windows

STE. GENEVIEVE — The Ste. Genevieve Heritage Commission will meet Monday at 6 p.m. in the city hall board room.   One of the items on the agenda seeking a certificate of appropriateness is the latest phase of the city’s renovation of city hall: the replacement of the existing entry doors and 11 windows.  

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Teachers who struggle to cope with stress report far lower job satisfaction, MU study finds

COLUMBIA, Mo. — As teacher shortages continue to worsen across the United States, a new study at the University of Missouri gives insight into why so many stressed and burnt-out teachers are leaving the profession. The study found teachers who struggle to cope with the stress of their job report far lower job satisfaction compared

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