April 2026

SIU hosts Southern Illinois Chamber Music Society performance April 21

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CARBONDALE, Ill. — The Southern Illinois Chamber Music Society will present a concert featuring SIU School of Music faculty and guest artists on Tuesday, April 21, in the Old Baptist Foundation Recital Hall at Southern Illinois University Carbondale.   The program, which begins at 3:30 p.m., will highlight both contemporary and chamber music that was […]

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SIU’s Morris Library to highlight Marianne Carus’ legacy, Cricket Magazine papers

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by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — An exhibition celebrating Marianne Carus’ international advocacy for children’s learning and wellbeing — and the opening of her papers for public research — is Friday, April 17, in Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Morris Library. SIU Carbondale School of Education Dean Victoria Groves-Scott will give a presentation honoring Cricket Magazine founder

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Women Landowners Leading Regeneration to host sessions in three states

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COLUMBIA, Mo. – The University of Missouri Center for Regenerative Agriculture is bringing together women landowners and will host in-person gatherings in Missouri, Iowa and Kansas this year. The Women Landowners Leading Regeneration (WLLR) project is a learning community designed for women landowners to connect with other landowners and conservation professionals while acquiring tools to

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Dennis J Malott

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November 15, 1952 — April 13, 2026 Red Bud Dennis J. Malott, 73, of Red Bud, Illinois, passed away at 2:38 pm, Monday, April 13, 2026, at his residence.   He was born to the late James Harley and Virginia L. (nee Greenfield) Malott on November 15, 1952, in Red Bud, Illinois.   Dennis had

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Beyond the badge: Missouri state park rangers protect public

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Public safety support includes local communities JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Millions of visitors travel to Missouri’s 93 state parks and historic sites every year for recreation and serenity. A specialized team of professionals works hard to keep those parks safe and protected. Missouri state park rangers serve a challenging, unique dual role, combining law enforcement with

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Chester Beautification/Tourism Commission meets Thursday

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CHESTER – The Chester Beautification/Tourism Commission will meet Thursday.   The meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m. in the municipal building, 1330 Swanwick Street, Chester, Illinois.   The tentative agenda for the meeting:   Chester Beautification/Tourism Commission Agenda April 16, 2026   Pledge of Allegiance   Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes-Melissa Gross   Treasurer’s

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Department of Natural Resources hosts annual Earth Day celebration April 17

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JEFFERSON CITY, MO– The Missouri Department of Natural Resources will host its annual Earth Day celebration from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, April 17. The 2026 event will be held on the south lawn of the Missouri State Capitol in Jefferson City. Approximately 1,000 children from schools across Missouri are expected to visit Jefferson City for this

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Forging, Grinding and Elevating – The Workforce Development Summit, celebrates reentry success.

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JEFFERSON CITY – Donovan Tarter remembers all too well the basement of his dark past.   Born of drug-addicted parents in Branson, Missouri, and raised in a series of foster homes, he landed in prison at age 22 following convictions for marijuana distribution and related offenses. After completing his first sentence, the bad decisions mounted

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Governor Kehoe signs Executive Order 26-11 in preparation for FIFA World Cup response

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JEFFERSON CITY, MO – On Monday, Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe signed Executive Order 26-11, in preparation for the FIFA World Cup 2026™ matches and events coming to Kansas City this summer. Under this order, the Missouri State Emergency Operations Plan has been activated, which enables state agencies to coordinate directly with local jurisdictions to expedite assistance.

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