STE. GENEVIEVE – On Thursday, May 21st at 11 a.m., Memorial Rock at the Ste. Genevieve-Modoc Ferry Landing will be dedicated. This dedication will be in remembrance of those who lost their lives tragically on the Mississippi River. The memorial rock stands as a place of reflection, remembrance, and respect, a space where […]
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Commerce and Insurance (DCI) issued Bulletin 26-08, requesting insurance companies to share information about any services utilized through Conduent Business Services or its affiliates following the recently disclosed cybersecurity breach. Conduent is a major vendor that provides document processing services, including receipt of insurance claim forms, payment integrity services, and other
SIKESTON― Northbound Interstate 55 in Perry County will be reduced to one lane with a 10-foot width restriction as Missouri Department of Transportation crews perform bridge maintenance. This section of roadway is located between mile markers 139.4 and 139.6. Weather permitting, work will take place Tuesday, May 19 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The work zone will be marked with signs. Motorists are urged to use extreme caution while traveling near the area.
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GLEN CARBON, IL – Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois is pleased to celebrate the outstanding volunteers who earned awards at our annual Recognition of Excellence ceremony. These volunteers exemplify our mission of building girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place. Appreciation Pin Awards The Appreciation Pin recognizes
JEFFERSON CITY – The draft FY 2027-2031 Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) was presented to the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission (MHTC) at a recent open meeting, kicking off a 30-day public review and comment period. The draft STIP makes available $13 billion of federal and state revenues for all modes of transportation over
GLEN CARBON, IL – When Girl Scout Cadettes focus on an issue they care about, learn the facts, and take action to make a difference, they gain the confidence and skills that will catapult them to lifelong success. It all adds up to the Girl Scout Silver Award – the highest honor a Cadette in
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by Brooke Keltner CARBONDALE, Ill. — The saying goes, if you snooze – you lose. Artificial intelligence is rapidly advancing and those who wait to effectively apply the technology to their career or studies could fall behind. That’s why a group of artificial intelligence experts is holding the AI @ SIUC workshop on Thursday, May
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Eighth District Missouri Congressman Jason Smith (MO-08) has congratulated students from the 8th Congressional District who accepted appointments to attend U.S. service academies. Five students nominated by Smith received appointments: Christopher Bell, Festus High School, will attend the U.S. Air Force Academy. Lily Coy, Notre Dame High
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STE. GENEVIEVE, Mo. — Spectrum, the #1 rural internet provider in the nation*, has announced the expansion of its fiber broadband network to bring Spectrum Internet, Mobile, TV and Voice services to more than 1,400 additional homes and businesses in previously unserved or underserved areas of Ste. Genevieve County, including locations near St. Mary, Bloomsdale,
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Martha Ann Odom, 72, of Sparta, Illinois, passed away at 9:20 am, Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at her residence. She was born to the late James Vernon and Ammie Ruby (nee Pratt) Farris on June 23, 1953 in Washington, Iowa. Martha married John Alan Odom on July 25, 1987; he survives. She
