May 2023

Two area students named to Harding University Dean’s List

SEARCY, Ark. — The following students are among more than 1,100 Harding University students included on the dean’s list for grades achieved during the spring 2023 semester. Jacob Anderson of French Village, a Junior, studying history & political science Abigail Anderson of French Vlg, a Sophomore, studying management About Harding University Harding University is a […]

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Area infantry regiment deploys to Middle East

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri National Guard’s Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 138th Infantry Regiment, is preparing to deploy overseas in support of Operation Spartan Shield. Specifically, they will provide a quick reaction force (QRF) in the Middle East, supporting a company from the 39th Infantry Brigade Combat Team from the Arkansas National Guard and

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Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois holds second annual Recognition of Excellence

GLEN CARBON, Illinois – Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois celebrated outstanding volunteers and Girl Scouts who earned awards for their achievements at our second annual Recognition of Excellence ceremony. These standouts exemplify our mission of building girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place. The ceremony was held on Sunday,

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Memorial Cemetery ceremonies will honor pioneer citizens

STE. GENEVIEVE – The Sons of the American Revolution in conjunction with the Ste. Genevieve Militia and the Centre for French Colonial Life will honor 10 Ste. Genevieve citizens who aided the Revolutionary war effort on behalf of the thirteen colonies. Two grave-marking ceremonies will be conducted on Saturday, May 27th. The first will begin

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Memorial Hospital produces certified babysitters

CHESTER — Memorial Hospital held a Child and Babysitting Safety Course in May with 13 young adults being certified babysitters. The full-day class covers education on how to be a responsible caregiver, infant and child feeding, diapering, and how to handle emergencies.   The class work helps students recognize hazards and provides instruction on how

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Missouri job openings and labor turnover report

KANSAS CITY – The Mountain-Plains Information Office of the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics has released Missouri Job Openings and Labor Turnover – March 2023.   Assistant Commissioner for Regional Operations Michael Hirniak noted these Missouri highlights: Missouri had 164,000 job openings in March, compared to 195,000 openings in February. The job openings rate was 5.2

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