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Missouri Black Caucus mourns death of Rev. Jesse Jackson

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Legislative Black Caucus joins the nation and the global community in mourning the passing of civil rights icon Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, Sr. Rev. Jackson’s life was a testament to courage, conviction, and an unwavering commitment to justice. As a protégé of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and founder […]

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Missouri DHSS announces possible measles exposure in St. Louis

JEFFERSON CITY, MO — A confirmed case of measles from an out-of-state resident was reported to have traveled through St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) following a domestic flight between 5-7 p.m. on Feb. 7. On STL grounds, the individual was in Terminal 2, at baggage claim, and rode Parking Spot shuttle #3 to the parking area. Those potentially exposed during the individual’s flight are

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MoDOT crews prioritizing pothole repairs through spring 

JEFFERSON CITY – Missouri Department of Transportation crews are focusing on pothole repairs as weather allows and throughout the spring to keep roads as smooth and safe as possible. The public is asked to report potholes so MoDOT’s maintenance crews can assess the damage and complete the needed repairs.   “To be proactive and efficient, we’re using

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MU Extension offers Non-Certified Restricted Use Pesticide Training in Ste. Genevieve

UNION, Mo. – University of Missouri Extension in Ste. Genevieve County will be holding a Non-Certified Restricted Use Pesticide Training. As of January 1, 2025, anyone who uses a Restricted Use Pesticide (RUP) in a commercial, noncommercial, or public operator setting must at minimum have an NRUP license.   NRUP license holders are not certified

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Recent earthquake reminds Illinoisans to take Earthquake Awareness Month seriously

SPRINGFIELD – It was just last month that a 3.8 magnitude earthquake shook Illinois from its center in Ohlman in central Illinois’ Montgomery County. “Thousands of people across the state felt this last quake in the early morning hours of January 20,” said Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security (IEMA-OHS) Acting Director Theodore

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Eighth District Congressman Jason Smith visits PCSD 32

PERRYVILLE – Eighth District Missouri Congressman Jason Smith visited the Perry County District 32 campus Tuesday afternoon during a tour of stops across southeast Missouri.     Congressman Smith joined representatives from District 32, Perry County, and the City of Perryville for a tour of the Perryville High School building that was decimated by a

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This is National Girl Scout Cookie Weekend in Southern Illinois

GLEN CARBON, IL – Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois invites cookie lovers across the area to celebrate National Girl Scout Cookie Weekend, February 20–22.     National Girl Scout Cookie Weekend is an annual event where Girl Scouts nationwide promote their sales and flex their entrepreneurial spirit through the iconic Girl Scout Cookie Program®.   Every purchase makes a difference in the lives of young entrepreneurs as

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