March 2024

IEMA-OHS recognizes Severe Weather Preparedness Month

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SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security (IEMA-OHS) recognizes March as Severe Weather Preparedness Month. Severe weather can affect any community across Illinois. To help families prepare for severe weather, IEMA-OHS is sharing interagency resources and featuring its emergency preparedness kits.   “From flash flooding to tornadoes, Illinoisans should be prepared for severe weather,” said IEMA-OHS […]

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Landowners embrace Horizon II: Visionary Project draws crowd of potential participants

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ALBANY, Mo. – Roeslein Alternative Energy (RAE) successfully launched its Horizon II information session on March 1st, attracting approximately 75 individuals eager to learn more about this innovative sustainable agriculture initiative.   A pilot project led by RAE seeks to lease 6,000 acres of highly erodible land this year in the Grand River basin of

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MDC reminds snaggers that paddlefish season begins March 15

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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Imagine catching a giant, prehistoric fish whose ancestors swam during the time of dinosaurs. That is a reality for thousands of paddlefish snaggers during Missouri’s annual spring paddlefish season. Missouri’s official state aquatic animal, the paddlefish is highly valued as a sport fish. Paddlefish are named for their large, paddle-shaped snouts. Paddlefish

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PCSD No. 32 students participate in District Solo/Ensemble Contest

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PERRYVILLE – Perry County School District No. 32 students traveled to Jackson High School recently to compete in the District Solo/Ensemble Contest. The school district was represented by 16 solos and three ensembles.     Of the  19 entries, 11 of them received gold medals and are STATE BOUND!   Perryville Octet: Waylon Buerck, Riley

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Rhodes Convenience Stores continues partnership with Cape VA Healthcare Center to assist veterans in need with transportation expenses

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CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO, – Rhodes Convenience Stores, founded in 1956 by U.S. Army veteran Gene Rhodes, has partnered with the Department of Veteran Affairs’ Cape Girardeau Healthcare Center to assist veterans in need with transportation expenses related to their healthcare visits.  Veterans using public transportation will have their rides to appointments paid for.  Those using personal

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Route Z in Ste. Genevieve County reduced for shoulder work

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SIKESTON— Route Z in Ste. Genevieve County will be reduced to one lane as construction crews perform shoulder work.     This section of roadway is located from Route N to Route 61 near Saint Mary, Missouri.   Weather permitting, work will take place Wednesday, March 6 through Friday, March 29 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.    

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SGMS Band participates in Mineral Area Band Festival

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STE. GENEVIEVE – Ste. Genevieve Middle School Band students participated in the Mineral Area Middle School Band Festival on Thursday, Feb. 22.     Students performed on stage at Farmington’s Centene Center and then participated in an educational clinic.    Afterwards, the SGMS band traveled to the Bonne Terre Family Fun Center to celebrate.   

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