November 2023

Seven organizations awarded nearly $667,000 in grant funds from IDNR for wildlife habitat restoration

SPRINGFIELD – Seven organizations have been awarded state Habitat Fund Project grants from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources.   This grant program enhances game and non-game wildlife habitat through projects developed by non-profit organizations and governmental entities. Funding for the Illinois Habitat Fund Special Wildlife Funds Grant Program comes from the sale of habitat […]

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Share the Harvest allows hunters to help neighbors facing hunger

SIKESTON, Mo. – Once again this year, Missouri’s Share the Harvest program will allow deer hunters to donate venison to families and individuals facing hunger in their communities.   “Protein is one of our most-requested items, but it is also one of the most expensive and difficult to source,” said Joey Keys, chief executive officer

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Sikeston man sentenced to serve 123 months in federal prison for unlawfully possessing firearm

CAPE GIRARDEAU – The United States Attorney’s Office announced that 39-year-old Michael Ray Turner of Sikeston, Missouri, was sentenced to serve 123 months in federal prison for the offense of Felon in Possession of a Firearm. Turner appeared for his sentencing hearing today before United States District Judge Stephen R. Clark at the federal courthouse

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SOMO to induct 2023 Hall of Fame Class and recognize annual award winners at 2023 Awards Banquet

JEFFERSON CITY – Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) will induct its 2023 Hall of Fame Class and honor several of its most outstanding athletes, coaches, volunteers and financial partners at the 2023 Awards Banquet on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023 at the Training for Life Campus.   Special Olympics USA standout Charlie Phillips and Joe Peart with Missouri State

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St. Vincent High School NHS inducts new members

PERRYVILLE – The St. Vincent de Paul Chapter of the National Honor Society held its annual induction ceremony Sunday, November 12 at 3 p.m. at St. Vincent de Paul Church.   Newly-inducted members include Allison Bierk, Garrett Brickhaus, Kaitlyn Buerck, Callie Clements, Maddie Dobbleare, Jace Hennemann, Abigail Kirn, Ava Layton, Stephen Martin, Alexandra Patrick, Mallory Patrick,

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Ste. Genevieve County Memorial Hospital joins nationwide observance of National Rural Health Day November 16

STE. GENEVIEVE, MO. – Ste. Genevieve County Memorial Hospital (SGCMH) is proud to join communities across America in celebration of National Rural Health Day (NRHD), November 16, 2023. The National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health (NOSORH) and rural-focused organizations throughout the United States set aside the third Thursday of November to recognize NRHD.

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Wackadoo! Emmy® Award-Winning Phenomenon Bluey brings first live stage show to The Fabulous Fox Theatre

ST LOUIS, MO – Grab the sticky geckos, break out the duck cakes, and alert the grannies! It’s time to meet the much-loved Heeler family, who will be coming to the Fabulous Fox Theatre July 20-21 with the Bluey live show, Bluey’s Big Play The Stage Show! The Emmy® Award-winning animated preschool series, which airs

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