MU Extension COLUMBIA, Mo. – Springtime favorites such as daffodils, tulips and hyacinths won’t greet you next year if they’re not planted in the fall. Narcissus (daffodil). Photo by Kham Tran. Shared under a Creative Commons license (CC BY-SA 3.0). “The bulbs of spring-blooming plants need to be in the ground now so they can […]
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WASHINGTON – On this one-year anniversary of the vicious October 7th attack on Israel by Iran-backed Hamas, U.S. Congressman Mark Alford (MO-04) released the following video documenting his trip to Israel in April 2024. In the video, Congressman Alford gives a firsthand look at the horrific damage from the brutal attack by Hamas terrorists, which killed 1,195
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by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — The talents of Southern Illinois University Carbondale ceramics students will be on display on Saturday, Oct. 12, while helping the community. Bowls like these, created by SIU Carbondale ceramics students, will be available at this year’s Empty Bowls. (Photo provided) Empty Bowls, an event where art meets hunger, compassion and
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by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — The Illinois APEX Accelerator at Southern Illinois University Carbondale will celebrate National APEX Day with three days of activities Oct. 8-10. Plans include a mayoral proclamation and variety of programs, including virtual workshops specifically designed to support local businesses and provide them with resources regarding government contracting. The event kicks off
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by Tim Crosby CARBONDALE, Ill. — Officials Friday cut the ribbon on Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s $7.2 million BioLaunch lab, a new, 10,000-square-foot space dedicated to cutting-edge life sciences research and more. SIU officials and honored guests cut the ribbon, dedicating the new BioLaunch lab. “Today is an exciting day for Southern Illinois University Carbondale
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SIKESTON, Mo. – Jennie Johnson has been named Director of Finance & HR for Southeast Missouri Food Bank. “I’m excited to carry forward the valuable work that the previous directors of finance have always done,” Johnson said. “The food bank’s mission is important to me, and I am honored to have a role in carrying
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By Jason Smith, member of Congress On October 1, the entire population of Israel was urged to immediately rush into bomb shelters to seek safety from the nearly 200 ballistic missiles launched by the evil Iranian regime. The massive ballistic missile strike came shortly after two terrorists carried out a shooting and stabbing attack that
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STE GENEVIEVE, MO – The Ste. Genevieve County Health Department announces a contract continuance to provide WIC services for federal fiscal year 2025 has been signed with the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services. Women, Infants and Children (WIC) is a special supplemental nutrition program providing services to pregnant women, new mothers, infants
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JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports a 48-year-old Ste. Genevieve man died early Saturday morning in a traffic crash on I-55 in Ste. Genevieve County. MSHP Cpl. C.A. Groves investigated the crash. In his report, he said Peter Brandt was pronounced at the scene by EMS personnel. Cpl. Groves
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ATLANTA – Ste. Genevieve will receive a share of nearly $200,000 in grants The National Park Service (NPS), in partnership with Jefferson National Parks Association (JNPA), has announced will be awarded. This year’s awards will support 11 projects advancing preservation of the Delta Region’s culture and history across seven states, including Missouri, Arkansas, Illinois, Kentucky,
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