JEFFERSON CITY, MO, Oct. 02, 2026 – A new campground at St. Francois State Park will be open starting Oct. 02, and the public is invited for the ribbon cutting on Oct. 10, at 11 a.m. at the new bathhouse in the new campground. The park will also hold its annual public meeting Oct. 10. […]
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COLUMBIA, Mo. – While trees remain the jewel in the crown of fall foliage, don’t overlook their shorter relatives, said University of Missouri Extension horticulturist David Trinklein. In the home landscape as well as in the wild, woody shrubs also provide fall color to add beauty to the season. At a time when many summer
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by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — The 2026-27 production season for Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s School of Theater and Dance presents a season of powerful stories, unforgettable music and bold movement. Matthew C. Williams, right, an assistant professor of performance and movement at SIU Carbondale, works with cast members of the upcoming performance “Come From
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As students hurry through the breakfast and lunch line in school cafeterias, plates are filled with whole grains, protein foods, fruits and vegetables, all of which provide nutrients that children need every day. While children have the option to choose the specific foods being placed on their plates, one constant is served with every meal:
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Ste. Genevieve High School welcomed six new members into the Société Honoraire de Français (French Honor Society) during its 2026-2027 induction ceremony, led by French teacher Mme. Bre Uzzell. Now in its second year at SGHS, the French Honor Society recognizes students who have demonstrated high standards of scholarship in their French studies and overall
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by Maxbiya English CARBONDALE, Ill. — Approximately 130 high school choral students from across Southern Illinois will join the Southern Illinois University Concert Choir Oct. 8 for the world premiere of a new work by Grammy-nominated pianist and producer Keith Javors. Emerson Eads, SIU School of Music director of choral studies, rehearses with SIU Concert
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William “Paul” Kaempfe, 86, of Farrar, Missouri died Sunday, October 4, 2026 at Chateau Girardeau. He was born May 10, 1940 in Perry County, MO to the late Alfred E. and Esther Koenig Kaempfe. He and Elaine Miesner were married May 11, 1963 at Salem Lutheran Church. Paul served in the Unites
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SANDRA KAY GESHAM, 68, of Pinckneyville, Illinois, passed away at 4:08 am, Sunday, October 4, 2026 at her residence. She was born to the late Rodger and Joyce (nee Rednour) Braun on November 3, 1957, in Pinckneyville, IL. Sandra was a very talented painter. She loved to paint portraits and enjoy life. Survivors: 1 Sister:
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William George Hollars was born on February 22, 1941, in Ste. Genevieve, Missouri, to his parents, Harvey Hollars and Lorine Rosie Krietler. After graduating from Valle High School in 1959, he attended Western State College in Colorado on a football scholarship before joining the United States Air Force in March of 1960. Though he enlisted
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KELLIE VAUGHN, 41, of Chester, Illinois, passed away at 11:37 am, Sunday, October 4, 2026 at her residence. She was born to Daniel and Tammy (nee Usher) Cowan on June 27, 1985 in Chester, Illinois. Kellie married Jess Vaughan on September 13, 2019 in Chester, Illinois; he survives. Kellie loved to watch wrestling with her
