April 2026
Adding value, strengthening farms
By Rob Jones, director of Integrated Marketing Communications, University of Missouri Extension; Jennifer Lutes, agricultural business specialist, MU Extension; Mallory Rahe, education director, agricultural business and policy, MU Extension; Kantha Channaiah, state specialist in food processing, MU Extension. COLUMBIA, Mo. — Across Missouri, farm families are navigating a complicated economic landscape. Margins are tight.
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Chester High School announces 2026 Prom Court
Prom is Saturday April 11 By Jim Beers CHESTER – It is Prom Week 2026 at Chester High School and on Wednesday April 8 the 2026 Prom Court was announced. The Chester High School 2026 Prom Court includes (Front Row, Left to Right): Aubrey Colvis, Junior Princess Candidate; Annah Helvey-Ahring, Senior Queen Candidate; Addison Gottschammer,
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Chester Marketing and Revitalization meets Wednesday
CHESTER – The tentative agenda has been released for Wednesday’s meeting of the Chester Marketing ad Revitalization. AGENDA • Welcome and introductions ( Allow all members the opportunity to introduce themselves, discuss their desires they have for our town, And what they feel their strong suits are) • Purpose and vision open discussion (Discuss the
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Fifth annual Family Eco Festival supports hands-on learning, Southern Illinois teachers
by Brooke Keltner CARBONDALE, Ill. – The public is invited to a free event on Earth Day that highlights nature, conservation and Southern Illinois’ unique ecology through immersive experiences – some of which feel out of this world. Teachers from Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s River Region Master Teaching Fellows Program are proud to host the
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Governor Kehoe orders Capitol Dome lighted blue in recognition of Child Abuse Prevention Month
JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Governor Mike Kehoe has ordered the Missouri State Capitol dome to shine blue beginning at sunset on Friday, April 10, 2026, until sunrise on Saturday, April 11, 2026, in recognition of April as Child Abuse Prevention Month. “Every child deserves to grow up safe, supported, and surrounded by a community
Guardians of Liberty in Southeast Missouri presents 1776-2026 Then and Now
CAPE GIRARDEAU – The Guardians of Liberty in Southeast Missouri presents 1776-2026 Then and Now with special guests Alex Newman and Twila Brase. Alex Newman is an award‑winning international journalist, educator, author, and consultant whose work spans major U.S. and global publications. He serves as president of Liberty Sentinel Media, Inc. and is widely
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Illinois House Republicans launch property tax relief conference, issue open letter on stadium proposal
SPRINGFIELD – Illinois State Representative Dan Ugaste (R-Geneva) and other House members Wednesday announced the formation of a Property Tax Relief Conference and released an open letter outlining what it will take to earn their support for any Mega Projects bill or PILOT legislation to keep the Chicago Bears in Illinois. After years of inaction
Mercy Perry celebrates 75 years in Perry County
PERRYVILLE, Mo. – Mercy Hospital Perry is honoring the past and advancing the future as it celebrates its 75th anniversary caring for patients in Perry County. Seventy-five years ago, the hospital opened its doors as Perry County Memorial Hospital on April 16, 1951. In March 1945, the Perry County Farm Bureau began planning for a hospital, with
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Missouri State Highway Patrol seeks applicants for the 128th (Accelerated) Recruit Class
JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri State Highway Patrol is now accepting applications for the 128th Accelerated Recruit Class—a fast-track opportunity for experienced law enforcement professionals ready to take the next step. Testing will be conducted in Jefferson City, MO. Applicants who successfully complete the testing process will advance through the selection process. The application
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