June 2024

Abigail Anderson of French Village named to Harding University dean’s list

SEARCY, Ark.– Abigail Anderson, a junior studying management, is among more than 1,300 Harding University students recognized for their academic excellence from grades achieved during the Spring 2024 semester.   The dean’s list is published each semester by Dr. Marty Spears, University provost, honoring those who have achieved high scholarship. To be eligible, a student […]

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Audubon’s birds are on display at Sainte Genevieve Museum Learning Center

by Carolyn Dalton Bach STE. GENEVIEVE – The Museum Learning Center has a new exhibit titled, “John James Audubon and Ferdinand Rozier, Partners in Business, Friends for Life”.   Ferdinand Rozier is a familiar name in Missouri’s oldest town – Ste. Genevieve.   He was the town’s first mayor, a key player in its incorporation,

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Caitlyn Mounce named to Dean’s List at University of Maryland Global Campus

ADELPHI, MD — Caitlyn Mounce of Sparta was named to the Dean’s List for the spring 2024 term at University of Maryland Global Campus.   To be eligible for the honor, a student must complete at least six credits during the term, earned a grade point average of at least 3.5 for the term, and

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‘God’s Living Water’ Vacation Bible School July 10-12 at St. John Lutheran Church in Chester

CHESTER – St. John Lutheran Church in Chester invites all children ages three through sixth grade to Vacation Bible School!   VBS will be held July 10, 11, and 12th from 6-8:20 p.m.   Our closing service will be July 13th starting at 5 p.m. and will include worship, a light meal, and attendance prizes.

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Graci Porter named to Spring 2024 Chancellor’s Honor Roll at the University of Mississippi

OXFORD, Miss. — A Red Bud, Ill. student at the University of Mississippi has been named to the Spring 2024 Honor Roll lists.   Graci Porter who is a biological science major was named to the Chancellor’s Honor Roll, which is reserved for students who earn a semester GPA of 3.75-4.00.   “The remarkable students

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Illinois Housing Development Authority warns of housing scam

CHICAGO – The Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) is alerting vulnerable households of an online scam pretending to be IHDA or a similar housing entity. The scam is presented as a flyer posted on Facebook announcing the opening of a waitlist for specific properties as part of the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program (Section 8).

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Jason Schott to serve on Governor’s Council on Disability

JEFFERSON CITY — Missouri Governor Mike Parson has announced 19 appointments to various boards and commissions and filled two county office vacancies.   Among them:     Jason Schott, of Ste. Genevieve was appointed to the Governor’s Council on Disability. Schott currently serves as chief deputy for the Ste. Genevieve County Sheriff’s Department. He also

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Local students named to Missouri State University’s spring 2024 dean’s list

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Each semester, students at Missouri State University who attain academic excellence are named to the dean’s list.   For undergraduate students, criteria include enrollment in at least 12 credit hours during the spring semester and at least a 3.50 grade point average (on a 4.00 scale).   More than 4,800 students were

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