February 2024

Student team led by SIU prof seeks to use algae to grow out-of-this-world crops

by Tim Crosby CARBONDALE, Ill. — A team of students led by a researcher at Southern Illinois University Carbondale is one of just 15 nationwide finalists for the U.S. Department of Energy AlgaePrize 2023-2025 Competition. And if the Carbondale team succeeds, its project could be used to grow crops in off-Earth environments such as its moon […]

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Fran Vogler

53-year-old Fran Vogler of Perryville, Missouri passed away Wednesday, January 31, 2024 at Mercy Hospital Perry County. She was born May 8, 1970 in St. Louis, Mo. a daughter of Frank O. and Mary J. (Booker) Vogler who both preceded her in death.   She married Eldon Walker, Jr. He survives in Perryville. Survivors also

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Attorney General Bailey issues statement following Iron County sheriff’s resignation

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – On Wednesday, Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey issued the following statement regarding Iron County Sheriff Jeffrey Burkett’s resignation from office: “As Attorney General, I will always work to hold accountable those who refuse to do their job as required by Missouri statute. Missourians have seen firsthand what happens when elected officials fail

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Attorney General Bailey joins 27-state coalition supporting Texas’ right to defend itself

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey joined 26 other states in a letter to the Biden Administration, supporting Texas’ right to defend itself against the unchecked illegal immigration at the southern border.   “The situation at the southern border has spun out of control, all thanks to Joe Biden and his inept

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Attorney General Bailey warns Missourians of ticket scams ahead of Super Bowl

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey is warning Missouri football fans to be wary of any suspicious ticket offerings and to take steps to protect themselves as the Kansas City Chiefs take on the San Francisco 49rs in the Super Bowl on February 11.   “With the Chiefs heading to the Super

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CACFP Mobile Market serves 257 households, 636 individuals

CHESTER – The Chester Area Christian Food Pantry (CACFP) hosted its monthly Mobile Market Food Giveaway Wednesday January 24 at the Cohen Recreation Parking Lot.       Volunteers work to sort and unload food items supplied by the St. Louis Area Food Bank on Wednesday January 24, 2024. Some of the items given away

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