December 2023

MAC receives high marks from accreditation team

PARK HILLS – Officials at Mineral Area College (MAC) report the college received notification from the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) that MAC met all criteria during the recent Standard Pathway Year 4 Review with no additional monitoring recommended.  In a news release, the college explained the HLC is an institutional accreditor for degree-granting institutions of […]

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Missouri Agriculture Updates

JEFFERSON CITY – The latest Missouri Agriculture Updates have been released.   Applications Available for 2024 Missouri Agribusiness Academy      The Missouri Department of Agriculture is offering 30 high school students representing 4-H clubs and FFA chapters, as well as farm families, throughout Missouri the opportunity to explore careers in agriculture through the 2024

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Three wounded in shooting in Ste. Genevieve

STE.  GENEVIEVE — Police and ambulances responded to a location on Market Street in Ste Genevieve between Fourth and Fifth street Friday morning shortly after 10 a.m. by a report of a shooting. According to reports three persons were wounded in the incident. They were taken by ambulances to hospitals for treatment. No other information

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2024 Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program grant round is now open

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Natural Resources’ Division of State Parks is now accepting applications for the seventh round of the Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program. For 2024, a total of $224 million nationwide is available for outdoor recreation projects. Eligible applicants include other state agencies and local governments, such as cities and

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Calvin W. Bey

Calvin W. Bey, 85, of Perryville, Missouri passed away Wednesday, November 29, 2023 at Independence Care Center of Perry County. He was born January 19, 1938 in Perryville, MO to Glennon Bey and Evelyn (Meister) Bey. He and Dorothy (Wells) Bey were married on February 1, 1958. She precedes him in death. Calvin served in

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Cape Girardeau Miracle-Ear named Miracle-Ear Foundation Top Provider

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. — Miracle-Ear of Cape Girardeau recently learned it has been named the Miracle-Ear Foundation’s 2023 Top Provider.   The Miracle-Ear Foundation is a charitable organization that works with franchises nationwide to provide no cost hearing aids to adults and children who could not otherwise afford them. Top Provider is awarded annually to the

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Department of Natural Resources offers millions in savings through wastewater and drinking water project financing

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Natural Resources’ Financial Assistance Center invites communities to attend an information webinar and to apply for below-market rate financing for capital projects through the Clean Water State Revolving Fund and Drinking Water State Revolving Fund programs.   State Revolving Fund applications submitted by March 1, 2024, will receive

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First State Community Bank Holiday Classic teams also compete in food drive face off

SIKESTON, Mo. – This year’s First State Community Bank Holiday Classic will have an added element of competition off the court.   The 11 schools participating in the girls high school basketball tournament will also take part in the Food Drive Face Off, competing to raise the most funds and food for Southeast Missouri Food

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