September 2024

‘Journey to the Sun’ series launches with talk on NASA’s solar probes

by Tim Crosby CARBONDALE, Ill. – A series of talks focused on the sun and the major role it plays in the lives of humans kicks off this month at Southern Illinois University Carbondale with a presentation on NASA’s solar spacecraft fleet. The “Journey to the Sun” talk series will begin at 3 p.m. Friday, […]

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Assassination attempts cannot become the norm in America

By Jason Smith, member of Congress WASHINGTON, D.C. – On September 15, an absolute tragedy was prevented when a vigilant Secret Service agent fired at an armed lunatic who was determined to assassinate former President Donald Trump. I thank God that President Trump is safe. And I’m incredibly grateful for that Secret Service agent as

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Authorities see an alarming rise in threats to schools

Editor’s note: FBI St. Louis, which covers Eastern Missouri, hosted a news conference Friday with more than a dozen federal and local law enforcement partners. If you are able to use it, the U.S. Attorney’s Office just posted the entire news conference on its facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/USAO.EDMO   ST. LOUIS – Schools in the St.

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Biden-Harris Administration announces funding availability for Delta Workforce Program

CLARKSDALE, MISS. – The Delta Regional Authority (DRA) has announced funding availability for the Delta Workforce Grant Program (DWP), an initiative supporting workforce training and education programs throughout the Mississippi River Delta and Alabama Black Belt regions. Funding for this program is made available, in part, by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law signed by President Biden — a

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Brian Jett, Frank Kirchmer named to Mo Sports Hall of Fame

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Two Ste. Genevieve man were inducted into the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame recently during a luncheon held in Cape Girardeau.   Long-time cross country coach at Ste. Genevieve High School Brian Jett and sports broadcaster Frank Kirchmer were inducted into the Class of 2024.   Jett was coach of Ste. Genevieve

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Chester CUSD 139 School Board meeting minutes released

CHESTER – The approved meeting minutes from the August 15th Chester CUSD 139 Board of Education meeting have been released.   CHESTER COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO.139 BOARD OF EDUCATION   Regular (Ed. Special) Meeting August 15, 2024   The Board of Education of Chester Community Unit School District No. 139 held a Special Meeting on

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Christ Our Savior Lutheran High School Homecoming held

EVANSVILLE – Homecoming 2024. Congratulations Gracie and Charlie on becoming Homecoming Queen and King.     Other members of the court are from left, freshmen representative: James; sophomore representative Sam; junior representative Isaac S.; senior candidate Isaac L.; King Charlie; Queen Gracie, senior candidate Christine; junior representative Brianna; sophomore representative Reyna; freshmen representative Olivia.  

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Community Counseling Center launches powerful suicide prevention awareness displays

CAPE GIRARDEAU – Community Counseling Center (CCC) is proud to unveil its impactful Suicide Prevention Awareness Month displays across five counties in Missouri – including Perry and Ste. Genevieve. Perry County: in Perryville at the intersection of Hwy 51 and Edgemont Blvd. near the water tower   Ste. Genevieve County: in Ste. Gen. at MRV

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Cong. Jason Smith continues to press for investigation of USPS

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Last week, Eighth District Congressman Jason Smith called on the USPS Office of Inspector General to immediately launch an investigation into the unacceptable mail delays in rural Missouri and provide a detailed plan on what – if any – steps the agency is taking to improve service.   “The USPS’s rural mail

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