TUSCALOOSA, AL – Five students from the River Region were among 14,306 students enrolled during Spring Semester 2026 at The University of Alabama who were named to the dean’s list with an academic record of 3.5 (or above) or the president’s list with an academic record of 4.0 (all A’s). The local students include: Stella Murry of […]
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By Jim Beers CHESTER – The Chester Area Christian Food Pantry (CACFP) held its May 2026 Mobile Market Wednesday May 27 at the Chester Cohen Recreation Complex. Approximately 110 automobiles gathered at the main parking lot of the complex to take their turn in the food distribution line. Pictured are the volunteers from the First
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CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo.- Native wildlife depends on healthy habitat, and Missouri landowners play an important role in creating and maintaining those spaces. For years, Tom Karl and Christopher Donze, co-owner of Devils Den Falls LLC, have worked with Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) staff to improve habitat on their properties. Recently, those efforts paid off with a sound Karl hadn’t heard in decades. Karl reached out to MDC
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JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Department of Natural Resources’ Missouri Geological Survey is partnering with the Environmental Improvement and Energy Resources Authority and Guidehouse, a global consulting firm, to develop a new Missouri Critical Minerals Plan. The department and the authority will work with Guidehouse to develop a plan that will align collaborations among state, federal, university
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JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri State Highway Patrol has released its latest report of arrests. Among those listed as arrested: 33-year-old Lashanic R. Patterson of Ferguson at 5:55 p.m. Wednesday in Perry County on the following charges out of Lincoln County: failure to appear on charges of driving while revoked or suspended, failure
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COLUMBIA, Mo. – Long walks, crowded midway lines and hours spent outdoors can turn a summer fair into a risky place during high heat. University of Missouri Extension health and safety specialist Karen Funkenbusch says a little planning can help fairgoers stay safe and enjoy the day. “It’s not cool to be hot,” Funkenbusch
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CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo.- Join the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) staff at several libraries across southeast Missouri in July for free summer reading programs. Journey through time with MDC staff and explore stories about the descendants of dinosaurs who still live among us—no registration required. July 7 at Regional Riverside Libraries Jackson -9:00 – 10:00
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SEDALIA – The Missouri State Fair is now accepting applications for employment during the Fair in August. Starting pay is $15 per hour and benefits include valuable work experience, making new friends and free Fair admission. Positions are available in: Admissions Backstage Campgrounds Carnival Grandstand Hospitality Janitorial Parking Maintenance Revenue Trams Youth Crew
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JEFFERSON CITY — A 69-year-old man from Farmington suffered moderate injuries in a traffic crash on Route EE in Ste. Genevieve County Tuesday afternoon. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports the man was taken to Mercy Hospital Jefferson by ambulance. The patrol says the crash happened when the 2019 Dodge Carvan the man
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RED BUD – Illinois State Representative David Friess announced last week that more grant dollars are returning to the 115th district. He said eight local fire departments, ambulance services, and fire protection districts have been awarded more than $164,000 in grants through the Illinois State Fire Marshal’s (OSFM) Small Equipment Grant Program. Departments
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