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How Ste. Genevieve helped win the American Revolution

The Sainte Genevieve Museum Learning Center presents  “How Ste. Genevieve helped win the American Revolution”  in its next speaker series presentation on Wednesday, Sept. 9 at 6:30 pm at the Orris Theater in Ste. Genevieve. In May 1780, Commandant François Vallé sent the Ste. Genevieve militia north to help defend St. Louis against a coordinated

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Perry County School District 32 to meet Wednesday

AGENDAPERRY COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 32Board of Education Special Meeting – Work SessionWednesday, September 9, 2026Temporary Central Office, 503 Schindler Road (rear entrance)5:00 – 6:30 p.m.I. Work Session called to orderII. Pledge of AllegianceIII. Approval of the AgendaIV. Construction Discussion and UpdatesV. Adjourn the Work SessionNOTICE OF MEETINGPublic notice is hereby given that a regular

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Governor Kehoe Orders Capitol Dome Lighted Teal and Purple in Recognition of National 988 Day and Suicide Prevention Awareness Month

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Governor Mike Kehoe has ordered the Missouri State Capitol dome to shine teal and purple, beginning at sunset on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, through sunrise on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, in recognition of National 988 Day. The lighting raises awareness of the support available through 988 for mental health and substance

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High temps, low rainfall hit crops, pastures

COLUMBIA, Mo. – University of Missouri Extension specialists are worried about the combination of drought and prolonged high temperatures as crops approach their final growth stages, says University of Missouri Extension assistant professor of soybean farming systems Andre Froes de Borja Reis. Alfalfa stands are showing signs of extreme stress in southwestern Missouri, where livestock

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Diesel Prices Reach New All-Time High, Surpassing 2022 Record

 DALLAS– GasBuddy, North America’s trusted fuel savings platform for more than 25 years, today announced that the national average price of diesel has reached a new all-time record high of $5.85 per gallon, continuing to climb and surpassing the previous record of $5.82 per gallon set in June 2022.  While gasoline prices often dominate headlines,

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Registration open for SIU’s fall arts and crafts workshops, open to the public

by Brooke Keltner CARBONDALE, Ill. — Southern Illinois University Carbondale invites artists of all skill levels—from beginners to experts—to express their creativity at the Craft Shop’s annual fall workshop series. Running from Sept. 11 through Nov. 17, the series offers a wide variety of hands-on arts, including pottery, crochet, fused glass, sewing and more. Workshops

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MSHP Provides Synopsis of New Laws that went into effect August 28, 2026

Several laws related to public safety went into effect August 28, 2026. A synopsis of sections related to public safety follows. The abbreviated descriptions below are intended to make the public aware of some of the new legislation enacted by the Missouri General Assembly which is related to crime and public safety. For a complete

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MNEA-Retired Donates School Supplies to Ste. Genevieve Elementary

(Ste. Genevieve, MO) – Ste. Genevieve County R-II is happy to share that Ste. Genevieve Elementary recently received a generous donation of school supplies from MNEA-Retired to help kick off the new school year! The donation included a wide variety of items to support both teachers and students, such as backpacks, folders, notebooks, glue, crayons,

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