October 2023

Air quality remains ‘good’ in region

PERRYVILLE – The Southeast Missouri Regional Planning Commission has released the September averages for Perry and Ste. Genevieve Counties.   SEMORPC Environmental Planner Alexandra Rios said the report, the Bonne Terre (Ste. Genevieve Co.) and Farrar (Perry Co.) monitors showed ozone levels of 46 ppb and 48 ppb, respectively.     “Both of these averages […]

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2023 Missouri farm income retreats from 2022 record high but remains strong

COLUMBIA, Mo. — Missouri net farm income sees a backslide from record-setting levels in 2022, according to the fall 2023 Missouri Farm Income Outlook report released by the Rural and Farm Finance Policy Analysis Center (RaFF) at the University of Missouri.   The farm income report provides comprehensive insights into changes in the state’s farm

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American Idol Season 20 runner-up to perform at Bloomsdale Fun Farm

BLOOMSDALE – That’s right! American Idol Season 20 runner-up HunterGirl will be performing a concert at the farm this Saturday & Sunday, Oct. 7 & 8! The concert is included with general admission to the farm both days. PLUS, we have special VIP seating available for purchase on a first come, first served basis.  

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Bloomsdale Elementary holds new student welcome

STE. GENEVIEVE – Recently, our new Bloomsdale Elementary students had a wonderful time participating in their building’s New Student Welcome in September!     New students were treated with ice cream or breakfast donuts, had the opportunity to meet one another, played games and talked with our student Kindness Leaders, and introduced themselves to building

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Dunklin County man sentenced to 110 months in prison for methamphetamine conspiracy

CAPE GIRARDEAU – U.S. District Judge Stephen N. Limbaugh Jr. on Thursday sentenced a man from Kennett, Missouri to 110 months in prison for his role in a methamphetamine conspiracy involving his twin brother and another man.   Jody Renfro, 35, is the third and final defendant in the case to be sentenced. He pleaded

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Fight national blood and platelet shortage – Make a Red Cross donation appointment now

ST. LOUIS, Mo. — The American Red Cross continues to experience a national blood shortage and asks the public to book a time to give as soon as possible. Donors of all blood types are urgently needed, especially type O blood donors and those giving platelets. The Red Cross offers three ways to make a

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Fire Prevention Week 2023 aims to reduce fires in the most common location for home fires: the kitchen

JEFFERSON CITY – Across the U.S., interest in cooking and testing out new recipes in the kitchen have risen dramatically in recent years. The fire service says it’s time to see a similar increase in interest in preventing kitchen fires, and that’s why the theme for Fire Prevention Week this year is “Cooking safety starts

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Governor and First Lady Parson to host sixth annual Parson Family Fall Festival and Trick-or-Treating at the People’s House 

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Governor Mike Parson and First Lady Teresa Parson have announced that the sixth annual Parson Family Fall Festival and Trick-or-Treating at the People’s House will be held at the Missouri Governor’s Mansion on Saturday, October 28, 2023, from 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. The outdoor event will feature several vendors, children’s activities, and

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Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program: 2022 Data Publication

LENEXA, Kan. – On Thursday the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released 2022 greenhouse gas (GHG) data collected under the EPA’s Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP). In 2022, reported emissions from large industrial sources were approximately 1% lower than in 2021. There has been an overall long-term decreasing trend in industry GHG emissions since 2011, primarily driven by

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