April 2025

Missouri lawmakers seek to rig the system, silence voters

Progress MO JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri lawmakers held a hearing Tuesday, April 1, on Senate Bill 22, a bill that doubles as a bold power grab and gives politicians ample opportunities to mislead and deceive voters. If passed, this legislation would remove critical checks and balances from Missouri’s ballot initiative process, making it harder for

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Mizzou alumnus’ bakery named a 2025 James Beard Award semifinalist

By Eric Stann COLUMBIA – Often known as the “Oscars” of the food industry, the James Beard Awards honor the best and brightest of the culinary world. This year, Nathaniel Reid Bakery, founded by Nathaniel Reid, BS ’03, was named a 2025 James Beard Award semifinalist for Outstanding Bakery.  Reid is originally from Farmington, Missouri.  

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MSHP reports arrest

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri State Highway Patrol has released its latest report of arrests.   29-year-old Jairo Y. Ramirez of Ballwin was arrested Monday, March 31st on patrol charges of no valid operator’s license, and speeding. He was being held without bond in the Ste. Genevieve County Jail.

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National Deer Association names MDC 2024 Agency of the Year

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The National Deer Association (NDA) named the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) its 2024 Agency of the Year Award winner. The award recognizes an agency that has practiced innovative and progressive deer management techniques; affected positive change in deer management regulations, hunter education, hunter recruitment, and/or involvement in youth hunting; and has

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Perryville police reports

PERRYVILLE – The Perryville Police Department has released its latest reports.   44-year-old Brent A. Lee of Chester, Illinois was arrested in the 2000 block of Lake Drive at 5:40 a.m. Friday, March 14, 2025 on a fugitive warrant out of the Randolph County, Illinois Sheriff’s Office   40-year-old Howard Edward Thilenius IV, who is

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Restorations planned and in progress at Memorial Cemetery

From a news release STE. GENEVIEVE – It is no surprise to find the oldest cemetery in Missouri in Ste. Genevieve, the oldest permanent European settlement west of the Mississippi River in what is now Missouri. Flooding of the Mississippi caused a gradual relocation from the original town site on the Mississippi to the present

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SGHS senior honored by Missouri Association of Student Councils

STE. GENEVIEVE – A senior at Ste. Genevieve High School has been recognized as a Distinguished Student Leader by the Missouri Association of Student Councils (MASC).     Charlie Corbett is being honored for his outstanding leadership, dedication, and service in student government.   “Charlie’s leadership, commitment, and enthusiasm have made a lasting impact at

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SIU Student Speakers Forum on April 10 to focus on AI and humanity

by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — Five Southern Illinois University Carbondale undergraduate students will share their thoughts on the growing influence of artificial intelligence in today’s society on Thursday, April 10, in Morris Library’s John C. Guyon Auditorium. This semester’s topic is “Breaking the Algorithm: Humanity in a Data-Driven World.” The free, public forum is

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Southeastern Missouri state parks and historic sites offer spring activities

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Spring at Missouri’s state parks and historic sites provides something for everyone. From salve-making to cave tours, there’s bound to be something that fits your interest. Thursday, April 10 at 6 p.m. – Women Outdoors: Salve-Making at Echo Bluff State Park.Women Outdoors classes are once again on the agenda this spring

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