September 2025

Nancy Jean Bierk Moore

Nancy Jean Bierk Moore, 95, of Perryville, moved on from this Earthly life early Tuesday morning, September 16, 2025. Nancy was born December 31, 1929 in Silver Lake, Missouri to Chalmer David (John) and Cozy Cashion Bierk. Nancy was married to (James) Roger Moore in May of 1949, her husband of 54 years, until his […]

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800+ area high school students to attend SIU Day to see academics in action

by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — More than 800 students from 19 area high schools will meet faculty and staff to get a closer look at resources and academic programs at Southern Illinois University Carbondale during SIU Day from 9:45 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 24.   After the welcome, students will take part

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Classical guitar to be featured in next Yellow Moon Gyroid concert at SIU

CARBONDALE, Ill. — The Yellow Moon Gyroid Concert Series kicks off its second season on Friday, Sept. 26, featuring recent Southern Illinois University Carbondale master’s degree graduate João Vitor. The free, public program, “Classical Guitar,” will also feature guitar student Alexandria Alyse Cutting, a Carbondale Community High School freshman who studies guitar with Vitor. The

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Community Counseling Center’s powerful suicide prevention awareness displays return

PERRYVILLE – Community Counseling Center (CCC) is proud to announce the return of its impactful Suicide Prevention Awareness Month displays across five counties in Missouri. These displays will stand strong through October 1st, raising awareness about this critical public health issue.   Each display features a prominent sign with a message of hope: “Your story

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Discover nature at MDC’s Horton Farm Conservation Area in Ste. Genevieve County

By Josh Hartwig     STE. GENEVIEVE COUNTY, Mo. — The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) invites the public to experience the natural beauty and recreation opportunities at Horton Farm Conservation Area. This roughly 650-acre area blends forests, fields, and fishing waters, making it an ideal destination for both seasoned outdoorsmen and families seeking a fun

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Missouri Job Openings and Labor Turnover

KANSAS CITY – The Mountain-Plains Information Office of the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics has released its latest report of Missouri Job Opening and Labor Turnover for July 2025.   Assistant Commissioner for Regional Operations Michael Hirniak noted these Missouri highlights: Missouri had 145,000 job openings in July, compared to 150,000 job openings in June.

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