March 2026

Explore southeast Missouri’s prime birdwatching spots this spring

CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC), the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), and the Missouri Conservation Heritage Foundation (MCHF) invite both new and experienced birders to join the 2026 Missouri Birding Challenge (MBC) May 1-22! Registration will be open April 1-30. In southeast Missouri, birdwatching is an easy hobby to enjoy. […]

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ICC shares water conservation tips for Fix-a-Leak Week

SPRINGFIELD, IL – The Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) is reminding Illinoisans to check their household plumbing fixtures and irrigation systems for leaks as a part of national Fix-a-Leak Week this March 16-22, 2026.    “Every year, household leaks waste approximately 1 trillion gallons of water nationwide. Chasing down leaks can help Illinoisans shave up to 10

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IDOR alerts taxpayers to postal service changes that could impact tax filings

CHICAGO. IL- The Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) is alerting taxpayers that changes announced by the United States Postal Service (USPS) regarding postmarks could impact tax filings in 2026.   While the USPS postmark will still show the date of the first automated processing operation, the postmark may no longer reflect the date when the piece

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IDVA and the Jesse Brown VA Medical Center Women’s Health Department honor 25 Illinois women veteran leaders in 2026

CHICAGO, IL – The Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs (IDVA) and the USDVA Women’s Health Department at Jesse Brown VA Medical Center today announced the 25 Illinois Women Veteran Leaders in 2026 at Malcolm X College. Women veterans were nominated for their extraordinary leadership, contributions, and commitment to the women veteran community.   “It is

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NFIB launches campaign to protect Missouri small businesses from predatory trial attorneys

JEFFERSON CITY, MO  – The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), the state’s leading small business advocacy organization, has released new paid radio advertisements urging the Missouri Legislature to put a stop to abusive website-related lawsuits. This comes after small business owners from across the state have received demand letters from predatory trial attorneys, claiming their websites don’t comply with the Americans with Disabilities

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Perryville Police reports

PERRYVILLE – The Perryville Police Department has released its latest arrest and incident reports.   Arrested were:   37-year-old Lindsey R. Davis of (redacted city) surrendered on a misdemeanor fugitive warrant at 6 p.m. Friday, March 6.   27-year-old Alison Kathleen Deoliveira of Perryville was arrested at 7:25 p.m. Friday, March 6 in the 1500

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SGHS Speaking Dragons advance to state competition

STE. GENEVIEVE – The Ste. Genevieve High School Speaking Dragons earned second place in speech events and tied for first place in debate events at the MSHSAA District Tournament this past weekend.     To qualify for the state competition, students had to place first through fourth in their event.   The following students were

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