JEFFERSON CITY – When one of the most destructive storms in history hit the Southeastern U.S., Missouri electric cooperatives answered the call. In total, 353 lineworkers representing 33 Missouri electric cooperatives assisted five electric cooperatives in Georgia that suffered extensive damage to their systems, resulting in widespread outages due to Hurricane Helene. The 353 Missouri […]
SPRINGFIELD, Ill- Halloween is a fun, spooky and exciting time for kids and adults as they scour for that perfect costume and people add spooky decorations to their homes. If you don’t keep fire safety in mind, Halloween and fall decoration can add an increased fire danger to your home that could create a real scary
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PERRYVILLE – Notes from October meeting: Beta Lambda Chapter of Alpha Delta Kappa met for their third yearly meeting on October 8, 2024. The theme was Move Forward in Peace. President Glenda Gremaud called the meeting to order and welcomed guests Joanie Edmundson and Amy Figge as part of our October Social.
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JEFFERSON CITY, MO. – Tracy Prost of the City of Perryville was named the Missouri Local Government Employees Retirement System’s (LAGERS) 2024 Local Government Hero Award winner during the system’s Annual Meeting on Oct. 24. The Missouri Local Government Hero Award program was created to celebrate the outstanding contributions of the state’s local public workforce and
By Jason Smith, member of Congress Like millions of Americans, I’m incredibly concerned with the direction our nation is heading. We have faced crisis after crisis ever since President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris took office. Families are struggling to make ends meet in this painful economy. We have a border that’s in
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BOSTON, Mass. – Average gasoline prices in Missouri have fallen 5.0 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.80/g Monday, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 3,940 stations in Missouri. Prices in Missouri are 6.2 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 38.3 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. The
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — The Missouri Conservation Commission and Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) are seeking nominations for their Master Conservationist Award and Missouri Conservation Hall of Fame Award. The awards honor Missourians who make or have made outstanding contributions to conservation in Missouri. The deadline for nominations is Dec. 31. Master Conservationist Award The Master
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CHICAGO – The Illinois Gaming Board (IGB) approved the transfer of ownership of a downstate sportsbook/racetrack, initiated a human trafficking recognition and reporting rule for casinos and prohibited certain bets at the request of the National Football League (NFL). In addition, the IGB is accepting public comments on potential rules that would incorporate video gaming into
By Holly Thompson Rehder Sports in their purest form are fun, motivational, inspiring and captivating. There are so many movies and books which tell the stories of great athletes and teams who have overcome adversity, becoming household names – underdogs whose achievements live in our memories forever. Of course, professional sports are also a business
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CAPE GIRARDEAU – Lutheran Family and Children’s Services (LFCS), one of Missouri’s longest-serving social service agencies, is celebrating National Adoption Month by spotlighting the growing benefits of open adoption. National Adoption Month, an initiative led by the Children’s Bureau each November, raises awareness about the crucial role adoption plays in the lives of children
