March 2026

Kyrah Kreitler named SGHS March Rotary Student of the Month

STE. GENEVIEVE – Kyrah Kreitler is the Ste. Genevieve High School Rotary Student of the Month for March.     Kyrah is the daughter of Mary Kay and Dennis Kreitler.   Kyrah’s scholastic honors include ranking 15th in her graduating class, placing in the top 20 percent of her class, and being named to the […]

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Mark Twain National Forest invites public to review proposed land exchange

ROLLA, Missouri—The Mark Twain National Forest is accepting comments on a proposed land exchange for the Doe Run Resources Corp.   The land exchange proposals include twenty-one National Forest System land parcels within the Viburnum Trend Mining District. These parcels are proposed for an equal-value land exchange.   Two private parcels in the Big Piney River riparian corridor will offer more

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Memorial Hospital hosts ‘Living Our Best Life-Go Red for Women event’

CHESTER – Memorial Hospital hosted its annual Living Our Best Life: Go Red for Women 2026 event on Thursday, February 26, 2026, at the Chester Country Club, bringing together 98 women for an evening focused on heart health, education, and community connection. The event aligns with American Heart Month and the American Heart Association’s Go

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Mi Casa es Tu Casa exhibit now open at Illinois State Museum

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois State Museum has opened a new community-curated exhibit, “Mi Casa es Tu Casa,” developed in partnership with students from the Beardstown High School Spanish Club. The exhibit explores themes of identity, community and hometown through the students’ lived experiences.   The exhibit is on display through May 10. Highlights include a

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Missouri Community College Association 2026 Student Affairs Seminar sets attendance record

JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Community College Association hosted its 2026 Student Affairs Seminar with record attendance, welcoming the largest number of participants and community colleges in the event’s history.   More than 70 Student Affairs professionals from all areas of Missouri attended the event at Stephens College, which provided a full day of professional

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Missouri Veterans Commission welcomes new commissioners

JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Veterans Commission is pleased to announce the appointment of two new Commissioners, Troy Williams and Charles “Matt” Pritchard, appointed on February 25, 2026, by Senate President Pro Tem Cindy O’Laughlin. Each brings a wealth of experience and a shared commitment to advocating for Veterans’ rights and needs.   Williams has a

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MSHP report

JEFFERSON CITY — A Sikeston man was arrested Tuesday on Ste. Genevieve County charges of speeding and failing to wear a seat-belt.   The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports Carl Nichols was taken to the Ste. Genevieve County Jail where he was being held pending the posting of bond.

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Springtime is fishing time: Get your Illinois 2026 fishing license now

SPRINGFIELD – Illinois fishing licenses – among the most affordable in the nation – are now on sale for the 2026 season. Illinois fishing licenses and stamps for 2026 are available for purchase online and at department-authorized vendors.   A standard, non-discounted resident fishing license costs $15. Licenses for the 2025 season remain valid through

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