April 2025

Get hooked on Discover Nature – Fishing with MDC Cape Nature Center

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. –  If it’s been a while since you last went fishing or you want to learn more about fishing together as a family, Missouri Department of Conservation’s (MDC) Discover Nature — Fishing is for you.  Discover Nature – Fishing Lessons 1 & 2: | 5:30 – 7 p.m. on May 10 at Cape Girardeau

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Governor Kehoe’s First 100 Days: Decisive action, meaningful progress

From a news release JEFFERSON CITY – Tuesday marks 100 days of the Kehoe Administration, a milestone defined by decisive leadership, principled action, and meaningful progress on the issues that matter to Missouri families.   Since taking the oath of office on January 13, 2025, Governor Mike Kehoe has pursued a conservative, forward-thinking agenda focused on

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It is Work Zone Awareness Week ‘Respect the zone so we all get home’

SPRINGFIELD – With construction ramping up across the state, the Illinois Department of Transportation, Illinois State Police, Illinois Tollway, industry partners, local agencies and frontline construction workers today teamed up for National Work Zone Awareness Week to remind the public to “Respect the zone so we all get home.”   “Whatever the mode of transportation, we

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Jefferson College Early Childhood Center earns eighth Missouri accreditation 

HILLSBORO – For the eighth time in a row, Jefferson College’s Early Childhood Center has received Missouri Accreditation, reaffirming its high standards in early learning. The latest recognition followed the program’s exit interview held on March 28, marking more than three decades of accredited care and instruction. The Missouri Accreditation of Programs for Children and

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Kindness in Action: SGMS students recognized for thoughtful deeds

STE. GENEVIEVE – During the week of April 7–11, Ste. Genevieve Middle School celebrated Kindness Week by recognizing students who exemplified compassion, helpfulness, and thoughtful actions throughout the school day. Teachers nominated students who went out of their way to show kindness to peers and staff alike: Jossalyn Portwood, Seth Richardson, and Amadea Zielinski were

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Lucy Drury is the Elks Student of the Month at Valle High School

STE. GENEVIEVE – Lucy Drury has been named the Elks Student of the Month at Valle Catholic High School in Ste. Genevieve.     She is the Daughter of Derek and Kimberly Drury.   Following her graduation in May, she plans to attend Missouri State University to major in Biomedical Sciences.   Her career goal

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Missouri Attorney General Bailey asks Congress to take action against middlemen driving up drug prices

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Last week, Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey joined a bipartisan coalition of 39 attorneys general in calling on Congress to prohibit Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) and their affiliates from owning or operating pharmacies. The letter urges swift legislative action to restore fair competition in the pharmaceutical industry and protect patients from

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Missouri man sentenced 21 years in prison for recording minor victim in bathroom

CAPE GIRARDEAU – U.S. District Audrey G. Fleissig on Tuesday sentenced a man whose trial for recording a girl in the bathroom revealed allegations that he had sexually abused at least three other children to 21 years in prison.   Rayford Evans, 52, of Doniphan, in Ripley County, was convicted of attempted sexual exploitation of

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MSHP report

JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri State Highway Patrol has released its latest report.   53-year-old Barry L. Lee of Van Buren was arrested at 7:03 p.m. Monday in Ste. Genevieve County on a patrol charge of driving while intoxicated. He was released.

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