September 2025

Mo State Rep. Wick Thomas (D) introduces treaty to combat gerrymandering

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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – State Representative Wick Thomas has introduced House Concurrent Resolution 2 (HCR2) during the 103rd General Assembly, 2nd Extraordinary Session.   HCR2 proposes a “Redistricting Treaty” to address gerrymandering and prevent election manipulation in Missouri.   The resolution seeks to prevent premature redrawing of district lines, establish fair and transparent redistricting processes, […]

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SIU receives grant to boost support for first-generation students

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by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — Southern Illinois University Carbondale is one of just 26 universities across the country to receive a First-Generation College Celebration initiative grant. “I am thrilled to receive the First-Generation College Celebration Grant, which recognizes the unique journeys and achievements of our first-generation students,” said Lanel Love, assistant dean of students.

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SIU’s Constitution Day includes panel discussion on federal vs. state education issues

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by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — A discussion on the effect that recent federal mandates involving education and diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives have on state-level efforts highlight Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s observation of Constitution Day on Wednesday, Sept. 17. Moira Fiscus, an assistant professor and social sciences librarian with Morris Library, reads a pocket

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Judy Stange

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A funeral will be held Saturday, September 13, 2025 for 81-year-old Judy Stange of Sainte Genevieve, Mo. who passed away September 5, 2025.   She was born November 7, 1943 to Lonnie Otto and Luella (Ernst) Otto, who both preceded her in death.   She married William “Bill” Raymond Stange, Jr. He preceded her in

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Carol B Helm

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A funeral will be held Friday, September 12, 2025 for 86-year-old Carol B Helm of Sainte Genevieve, Mo. who passed away September 3, 2025.   She was born October 31, 1938, daughter of Clarence Jones and Lucy (Lloyd) Jones, who both preceded her in death.   She married Vernon Helm Sr., he preceded her in

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Audrey L. Kieffer

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A funeral will be held Saturday, September 13, 2025 for 94-year-old Audrey L. Kieffer of Red Bud, Illinois, who passed away at 1:11 pm, Saturday, September 6, 2025, at Oak Hill in Waterloo, Illinois.   She was born January 8, 1931 in Prairie du Rocher, Illinois. to Eli “Lee” and Barbara (nee Okenfuss) Aubuchon who

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Bonne Terre woman arrested in Ste. Genevieve Co. on drug, other charges

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JEFFERSON CITY — A 46-year-old Bonne Terre woman was arrested Friday evening in Ste. Genevieve County on drug and other charges.   The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports Melissa A. Ellis was picked up at 7:16 p.m. Friday on patrol charges of two counts of possession of a controlled substance (two needles containing three grams

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