April 2025

SIU supports students’ emotional health with Salukis Care Day on April 16

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by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Salukis Care Day is all about enhancing the emotional wellness of students and helping them de-stress so they can thrive and succeed. Faner Plaza will be filled with a variety of fun and meaningful activities for students from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 16. In case […]

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New polling shows strong support for 20 percent small business deduction

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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (April 8, 2025) – A new poll released by the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), Missouri’s leading small business advocacy organization, shows broad, bipartisan support for America’s small businesses along with overwhelming support for keeping the 20% Small Business Tax Deduction in the tax code. According to the survey, more than 8 in

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Mizzou researchers discover natural compound may slow ALS and dementia

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COLUMBIA, Mo. — A natural compound found in everyday fruits and vegetables may hold the key to protecting nerve cells — and it’s showing promise as a potential treatment for ALS and dementia, according to new research from the University of Missouri. “It’s exciting to discover a naturally occurring compound that may help people suffering

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Missouri’s tax holiday creates savings

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JEFFERSON CITY, MO — The Show Me Green Sales Tax Holiday returns this spring giving Missourian’s the opportunity to save money on select purchases while stimulating economic activity in the state.   All Missouri cities, counties, and districts participate in the appliance sales tax holiday   According to Missouri statute, from April 19 through April

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River Region Sports Wrap for Wednesday April 9, 2025

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Baseball STE. GENEVIEVE – Valle defeated Kelly 10-0. The Warriors play at Kirkwood today. JACKSON – Saxony Lutheran defeated St. Vincent 15-2. The Crusaders host Charleston today at 4:30. The Indians play in the Oak Ridge Tournament Thursday, Friday and Saturday. CHESTER – Chester lost to Red Bud 17-0. The Yellow Jackets host Dupo today

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Perry County voters say yes to sales tax; Ste. Gen voters say no to Prop L

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Nearly 16 percent of Perry County voters went to the polls yesterday PERRYVILLE – A relatively small number of Perry County voters turned out for yesterday’s election; only 2,098 out of a registered voter total of 13,392 or 16 percent cast ballots in the election. Voters said yes to a county wide sales tax of

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Bloomsdale woman seriously injured in St. Francois Co. crash

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JEFFERSON CITY — A 22-year-old Bloomsdale woman suffered serious injuries in a traffic crash on Highway 221 in St. Francois County Sunday afternoon.   The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports the woman was taken to Parkland Hospita South by St. Francois County EMS.   According to the patrol’s report, the Bloomsdale woman was the driver

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COS FFA presents honorary degrees to three

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EVANSVILLE, Ill. – The Christ Our Savior FFA chapter recognized three individuals in the community that have gone above and beyond to support the chapter.      FFA advisor Lisa Luebkemann with Nolan Ripplemeyer, Tim Luebkemann and Nick Frederking.    Tim Luebkemann, Nolan Ripplemeyer and Nick Frederking were awarded the Honorary Chapter degree.    The Honorary

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