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Walmart and Sam’s Club kick off 13th Annual ‘Fight Hunger. Spark Change’ campaign

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SIKESTON, MO – For the 13th consecutive year, all U.S. Walmart stores and Sam’s Club locations are launching the Fight Hunger. Spark Change. campaign, including right here in Southeast Missouri.   All donations made as part of the campaign stay local; last year, Southeast Missouri Food Bank received more than $35,000 from the Fight Hunger. […]

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Everyone welcome to join SIU’s April 22 tree planting

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by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — Southern Illinois University Carbondale continues its traditional celebration of Arbor Day and Earth Month with its annual tree planting event. Southern Illinois University Carbondale will celebrate Arbor Day and Earth Month with a public tree planting from 9-11 a.m. on April 22. Photo provided This year, it’s happening from 9

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Perryville Police reports

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PERRYVILLE – The Perryville Police Department has released its latest reports:   48-year-old Brandon K. Borders of Perryville was charged with possession of a controlled substance, tampering with physical evidence, unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia, resisting or interfering with arrest, detention or stop and failing to signal, following a traffic stop on McDonalds Drive at

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Put the phone away or pay – Reminder to drop it and drive during Distracted Driving Awareness Month

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SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Transportation is partnering with the Illinois State Police and local law enforcement agencies across the state during April, reminding the public to put their phones away and pay attention to the road. Throughout the month, additional law enforcement officers will be watching for texting, social media use, video viewing and

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Randolph County Sheriff’s office reports arrests

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CHESTER – The Chester Police Department has released its latest report of arrests.   Among those listed as arrested are:   Brandon J. Hull 22, Homeless, arrested March 31, 2026 by Chester Police for aggravated battey.  Pretrial Release.   Trenton J. Webb 20, Centralia, arrested March 31, 2026 by Chester Police for unlawful use of weapons,

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Small acts, big impact: Walmart and Sam’s Club kick off 13th annual ‘Fight hunger, spark change.’ campaign

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SIKESTON, Mo.– For the 13th consecutive year, all U.S. Walmart stores and Sam’s Club locations are launching the Fight Hunger. Spark Change. campaign, including right here in Southeast Missouri. The goal of the annual campaign is to provide people facing hunger with access to the food and resources they say they need to thrive.  

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Advancing Legislation, Protecting Missourians and Wishing You a Joyful Easter

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By State Senator Mike Henderson We’re back from spring break — refreshed, focused and continuing to advance meaningful legislation here at the Capitol. There’s a real sense of momentum in these final weeks of session as we prepare to dig into the state budget and work to deliver results for the people of our state

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