June 2026

Justice Matters

Celebrating our American ideals, 250 years later   Reflections of Missouri Chief Justice W. Brent Powell   Growing up, the Fourth of July meant lots of family, fun, food … and of course, fireworks! But I’ve since come to appreciate what the holiday is meant to celebrate – the Declaration of Independence. And so this year – […]

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Local students named to University of Mississippi Honor Rolls

UNIVERSITY, MS – The University of Mississippi has announced the names of local students named to its Spring 2026 Honor Roll lists,   Three students were named to the Chancellor’s Honor Roll which is reserved for students who earn a semester GPA of 3.75-4.00.   Graci Porter, of Red Bud, IL, in the B.A. in

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Missouri updates movement requirements for animals from states with NWS infested zones

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. –The Missouri Department of Agriculture (MDA) and State Veterinarian Steve Strubberg, DVM have updated animal movement requirements for animals coming into Missouri from states with New World Screwworm (NWS) infested zones.   Effective immediately, these changes shorten how far in advance Certificates of Veterinary Inspection (CVI) must be completed and alter entry

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Sports, sustainable art and STEAM all in one place at SIU camps

by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — Kids can learn a skill at summer camp that is the polar opposite of screen time — not just making a print book, but first making the paper for the pages! And that’s just one camp offered in late June through mid-July. There are also camps for young athletes,

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Ste. Genevieve County Commission minutes released

STE. GENEVIEVE – The Ste. Genevieve County Comission met June 22nd for its regular meeting.   The minutes were released Friday, June 26.   MONDAY, JUNE 22, 2026   22ND Day of the April Term.   Commission Met Pursuant to Adjournment. Present were Presiding Commissioner Randy Ruzicka, Associate Commissioners Cory Ford and Mark Marberry, along

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