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NB I-55 in Perry County reduced for bridge maintenance

News, Perryville News /

SIKESTON― Northbound Interstate 55 in Perry County will be reduced to one lane with a 10-foot width restriction as Missouri Department of Transportation crews perform bridge maintenance.     This section of roadway is located between mile markers 139.4 and 139.6.    Weather permitting, work will take place Tuesday, May 19 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.    The work zone will be marked with signs. Motorists are urged to use extreme caution while traveling near the area.    […]

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Outstanding volunteers honored at Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois Second Annual Recognition of Excellence

News, Randolph County News /

GLEN CARBON, IL – Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois is pleased to celebrate the outstanding volunteers who earned awards at our annual Recognition of Excellence ceremony. These volunteers exemplify our mission of building girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place.   Appreciation Pin Awards   The Appreciation Pin recognizes

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Public comment period opens on 2027-2031 draft Statewide Transportation Improvement Program

MO State News, News /

JEFFERSON CITY – The draft FY 2027-2031 Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) was presented to the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission (MHTC) at a recent open meeting, kicking off a 30-day public review and comment period.   The draft STIP makes available $13 billion of federal and state revenues for all modes of transportation over

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SIU hosting a free workshop exploring AI in education, the workforce

News, Randolph County News /

by Brooke Keltner CARBONDALE, Ill. — The saying goes, if you snooze – you lose. Artificial intelligence is rapidly advancing and those who wait to effectively apply the technology to their career or studies could fall behind. That’s why a group of artificial intelligence experts is holding the AI @ SIUC workshop on Thursday, May

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Smith congratulates Southeast Missouri students accepted to service academies

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Eighth District Missouri Congressman Jason Smith (MO-08) has congratulated students from the 8th Congressional District who accepted appointments to attend U.S. service academies.   Five students nominated by Smith received appointments:     Christopher Bell, Festus High School, will attend the U.S. Air Force Academy.     Lily Coy, Notre Dame High

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Spectrum rural expansion helps more Ste. Genevieve County residents get online

News, Ste. Genevieve News /

STE. GENEVIEVE, Mo. — Spectrum, the #1 rural internet provider in the nation*, has announced the expansion of its fiber broadband network to bring Spectrum Internet, Mobile, TV and Voice services to more than 1,400 additional homes and businesses in previously unserved or underserved areas of Ste. Genevieve County, including locations near St. Mary, Bloomsdale,

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Martha Ann Odom

Obituaries, Randolph County Obits /

Martha Ann Odom, 72, of Sparta, Illinois, passed away at 9:20 am, Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at her residence.   She was born to the late James Vernon and Ammie Ruby (nee Pratt) Farris on June 23, 1953 in Washington, Iowa.   Martha married John Alan Odom on July 25, 1987; he survives.   She

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Bailey Zimmerman with Chandler Walters to perform at the 2026 Missouri State Fair

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SEDALIA – Missouri State Fair concert ticket presale starts at 9 am, Tuesday, May 12 through Etix.com. Public on sale starts at 9 am, Tuesday, May 19 through Etix.com. All concert seats are reserved. Convenience charges apply to all tickets. Bailey Zimmerman Hailing from Louisville, Illinois, multi-platinum singer-songwriter Bailey Zimmerman is one of country music’s brightest stars,

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Board of Directors of the Community Center Foundation of Ste. Genevieve County issues statement

News, Ste. Genevieve News /

The Board of Directors of the Community Center Foundation of Ste. Genevieve County (hereinafter, the “Foundation”) is a Missouri nonprofit organization and 501(c)(3) corporation established in part to steward and administer the endowment of the Marjorie C. Bussen Revocable Trust. The Foundation affirms its commitment of carrying out the intent of Mrs. Bussen’s Three Million

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