June 2026

Ste. Genevieve R-II releases ‘Board Briefs’ from June 23, 2026, Regular Meeting

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STE. GENEVIEVE –  This information includes highlights from the Ste. Genevieve County R-II Board of Education’s June 23, 2026, Regular Meeting. This is an unofficial record. The official Board Minutes are posted on the district website and are located on Simbli, linked here. The video of the meeting can be found on the district’s Youtube […]

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Team Missouri earns three silver medals in championship play, adds swimming gold at 2026 Special Olympics USA Games

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MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — Team Missouri turned in a championship-caliber day Thursday at the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games, with volleyball, softball, and flag football all advancing to title matchups and earning silver medals, while swimming added another gold to the delegation’s total, on Day 4 of the national event, held June 20–26 at the University of

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Team Missouri wraps up 2026 Special Olympics USA Games with final medals and closing ceremony

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MINNEAPOLIS, Minn.  — Team Missouri closed out its week at the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games Friday with a final round of medals across track and field, tennis, bocce, swimming, and golf, capped by Friday evening’s Closing Ceremony in Minneapolis. Final Day Highlights Jefferson City:Track and field athlete Joseph (Joe) Collins added bronze in the 200m

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University of Arkansas celebrates Spring 2026 graduates

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FAYETTEVILLE, AR (06/26/2026)– The University of Arkansas honored its most recent graduating class with a series of spring commencement ceremonies at Bud Walton Arena and Barnhill Arena. Local students include: Catherine Miget of Perryville, DNP – Doctor of Nursing Practice from College of Education and Health Professions Bridgette Steele of Perryville, BA – Bachelor of

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Joan Marie Prigge

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Joan Marie Prigge, 84, of Red Bud, Illinois, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family on June 26, 2026.   Joan was born on March 8, 1942, in Red Bud. She spent her life in the community she loved, where she built a life centered on faith, family, and friendship.   Joan

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A-State announces students graduating at spring commencement ceremony

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JONESBORO – Arkansas State University has announced the names of students who completed degree requirements to graduate during Spring Commencement at First National Bank Arena. The list includes graduates from 45 states, and 19 other countries.   Among them is this student from the River Region:   Kristen Jane Drury of Bloomsdale who received a

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August 20 is Governor’s, Legislators’ & Judges Day at the Mo State Fair

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SEDALIA – Visit the Missouri State Fair for Governor’s, Legislators’ and Judges’ Day on Thursday, Aug. 20, sponsored by Buckle Up Phone Down. Special promotions and activities planned for Governor’s, Legislators’ & Judges’ Day include: Governor’s Ham Breakfast, 8 a.m., Director’s Pavilion. $50 per plate (includes Aug. 20 gate admission to the Fair). Lunch Bunch – Take

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Chester High School seniors receive college scholarships, Part 2

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Sponsors include Chester Women’s Club, Chester Lions Club, Alice & Elmer Eggemeyer, Thomas & Pauline Evans, Knights of Columbus, Koeneman Family, Charles E. & Mary C. Lindwedel, TG Missouri, State of Illinois Resilience & Excellence, Western Egyptian, Mary Katherine Mueller, and Pat Mulholland By Jim Beers CHESTER – At Chester High School’s 2026 Awards Night

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