September 2023

Perry, Ste. Genevieve Counties included in disaster declaration request

JEFFERSON CITY– On Wednesday, Missouri Governor Mike Parson requested that President Joe Biden approve a major disaster declaration to provide federal assistance in 33 counties in response to multiple severe weather systems that impacted Missouri from July 29 – August 14. These storm systems generated tornadoes, straight line winds, heavy rain, and flooding across the state,

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Seven River Region students named to SNHU President’s List

MANCHESTER, NH — Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) congratulates the following students on being named to the Summer 2023 President’s List.   Avery Owens of Chester   Leslie Fann of Percy   Elizabeth Munier of Perryville McCaulin Bartley of Perryville Kelsey Berkbuegler of Perryville   Amanda Ford of Prairie Du Rocher   Nichole Deppe of Sparta

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Billy Ray Strickland

A memorial gathering was held Tuesday, August 29, 2023 for 69-year-old Billy Ray Strickland of Farmington, who passed away Wednesday, August 23, 2023 at Southbrook Skilled Nursing.   He was born June 18, 1954, in Farmington, Missouri to Sylvester and Georgia (Barnes) Strickland, who both preceded him in death. In addition to his parents, Mr.

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Construction on the Don Welge Memorial Bridge begins this week

SIKESTON—Missouri Department of Transportation contractor crews will begin construction work on the Don Welge Memorial Bridge over the Mississippi River this week. The design-build project, will construct a new bridge that spans the Mississippi River, connecting the cities of Perryville, Missouri and Chester, Illinois via MO Route 51/IL Route 150. In March 2023, the Missouri

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Five local students named to Missouri State Dean’s List

SPRINGFIELD — Each semester, students at Missouri State University who attain academic excellence are named to the dean’s list.   For undergraduate students, criteria include enrollment in at least six credit hours during the summer semester and at least a 3.50 grade point average (on a 4.00 scale).   More than 1,100 students were named

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