October 2026

Student-run River Region News returns to SIU Carbondale

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by Maxbiya English CARBONDALE, Ill. — The River Region News has returned! The Southern Illinois University Carbondale student-run newscast is back after nearly six years on hiatus, bringing campus and regional news in a digital-first format to viewers on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube platforms. The relaunched newscast debuted Sept. 4, reviving an award-winning news program […]

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Older Missourians bring spending power to communities

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Households aged 65 and older have seen strong growth in net worth. COLUMBIA, Mo. – Older Americans today generally have more wealth than previous generations, giving many retirees the ability to keep spending, investing and supporting local economies long after leaving the workforce, according to a new Missouri Economy Indicators brief from University of Missouri

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Ste. Genevieve High School Renews National Banner Unified Champion School Status

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JEFERSON CITY, Mo – Ste. Genevieve High School has once again been recognized as a National Banner Unified Champion School by Special Olympics North America for its continued commitment to inclusion. The Dragons renewed their National Banner status by meeting 10 standards of excellence focused on Unified Sports, inclusive youth leadership, and whole-school engagement. Since

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Irma W. Dreyer

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Irma W. Dreyer, 89, of Perryville, Missouri passed away peacefully Wednesday, October 6, 2026 at her home.   She was born April 24, 1937 in New Wells, MO to the late Albert and Olga M (Hente) Detjen.   She and Alfred Lowell Dreyer were married at Concordia Lutheran Church in Frohna, MO on December 10,

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Red Cross: Patients are counting on blood and platelet donors to give now

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[CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO, Oct. 7, 2026] — In October, the American Red Cross asks people to book a time to give blood or platelets to help keep the blood supply as strong as possible this fall. The seasons may change, but the need for blood is constant. Donors of all blood types are being called

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CHS Football Coaches present “Players of the Week” awards

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Rhett Creason and Gage Lynn earn “Special Teams” and “Practice Player” honors for Week 7   BY JIM BEERS             The Chester High School Football Program presents two weekly player awards throughout the football season. The first award is the “Special Teams” player of the week and the other is the “Practice Player” of the

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Missouri State Fair Announces Open Applications for Entries and Marketing Internships

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Sedalia, Mo. — The Missouri State Fair is now accepting applications for the summer of 2027 for the Entries and Marketing Internship programs. These internships offer hands on, career building experiences for college students interested in agriculture, communications, and fair industry operations. Entries InternshipThe Entries Internship is designed for college students pursuing degrees in agriculture

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