November 2024

Bolivar school district stops having prayers during public meetings

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From a news release from the Freedom From Religion Foundation MADISON, WI – In response to a Freedom From Religion Foundation letter, the Bolivar R-1 School District in Missouri won’t impose prayer on its staff during official meetings. A concerned employee informed the national state/church watchdog that official prayer started the district’s Aug. 13 all-staff assembly. A […]

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Country Superstar Megan Moroney to perform at Illinois State Fair August 10

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SPRINGFIELD, IL – Named by People Magazine as “Country’s New Darling,” Megan Moroney is set to bring her emo cowgirl charm to the Illinois State Fair Grandstand on Saturday, August 10.   With nearly 2 billion total global streams to date, the Georgia-bred singer/songwriter kicked off the latest era of her formidable career with her critically acclaimed sophomore album Am I Okay?, a

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Fifth grade students combine science lessons and culinary skills

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  STE. GENEVIEVE, MO. – Recently, fifth grade students at Ste. Genevieve Elementary School took their science lessons on food origins to the next level by creating their own “farm-to-table” pizzas.     After learning about how ingredients make their way from farms to our tables, students designed their own unique pizzas, drawing each creation

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Forest Service welcomes and encourages hunter and visitor safety during upcoming firearms deer season

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Rolla, Mo.— With a chill finally in the air and fall in full swing, Mark Twain National Forest welcomes visitors and hunters alike to the forest during the annual firearms deer seasons.  The November portion of the annual firearms season starts Saturday, November 16 and goes through November 26.  Hunting is allowed in most areas of

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Former Missouri state trooper charged with civil rights crimes

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CAPE GIRARDEAU – A 39-year-old former Missouri State Highway Patrol trooper was indicted Tuesday and accused of unlawfully searching women’s cell phones during traffic stops to find nude pictures.     David McKnight was indicted by a grand jury in U.S. District Court in Cape Girardeau with one count of destroying records in a federal

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Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission announces new director

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JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission (MHTC) announced today that Ed Hassinger is the new director of the Missouri Department of Transportation. His leadership at this time will ensure the continuity of MoDOT’s delivery of critical infrastructure projects currently underway and on very tight construction schedules. “We are delighted that Ed Hassinger

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Missouri man sentenced to 75 months in prison for possessing child pornography

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ST. LOUIS – U.S. District Judge Audrey G. Fleissig on Wednesday sentenced a man who admitted possessing child pornography and participating in online discussions about the rape of children to 75 months in prison.   Stephen E.R. Marez, 32, of St. Francois County, was also ordered to pay $9,000 in restitution.   Marez pleaded guilty

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Perryville Police report

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PERRYVILLE – The Perryville Police Department has released its latest report of arrests.   24-year-old Ryan D. Wiggins of Perryville was taken into custody in the 900 block of Grand Avenue at 1:33 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 7 and charged with driving while suspended.   Police were called to the 1900 block of East Harvest Circle

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SGES students sign beam for construction project

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STE. GENEVIEVE – On Thursday, Oct. 10, several Ste. Genevieve Elementary students participated in a “beam signing” activity for the new gymnasium and secure entry addition.   Construction crews prepared a steel beam for the students to sign, and flew an American flag as part of a tradition for the steel construction industry.    

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