CARBONDALE, Ill. — Theresa Claiborne, the first Black woman to serve as a pilot in the United States Air Force, will discuss her groundbreaking military career during a discussion at 6 p.m. Thursday, March 26, in SIU Student Center Ballroom B. Theresa Claiborne The conversation with John Shaw, director of the Paul Simon Public Policy Institute, […]
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BENTON, Mo. – Around the state, the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) and other conservation partners continually work to identify areas of ecological importance. Because of the diversity of Missouri’s natural landscape, there is a broad variety of habitats that MDC and its partners have marked of particular importance. Southeast Missouri landowners are encouraged
STE. GENEVIEVE – A Ste. Genevieve High School senior has been granted a full-tuition scholarship to Central Methodist University for theatre. Tegan Graves has been actively involved in band, choir and theatre, contributing to each program and building a strong foundation in the performing arts. While visiting the CMU campus, Graves
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JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Department of Conservation Commission will meet Thursday, March 26 at 9 a.m. for an Open Workshop and Closed Executive Session and Friday, March 27 at 8:30 a.m. for a Regular Open Meeting. All activities will be at Commission Headquarters, 2901 W. Truman Blvd., Jefferson City Background documents related to
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By Jason Smith, member of Congress The mission of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is to ensure the safety of the American people, our communities, and our nation. At a time of growing threats both at home and abroad, ensuring continued strong leadership at DHS should not be a partisan issue. I can
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STE. GENEVIEVE – Ste. Genevieve High School Senior Drake Meyer will wrestle for McKendree University. On Tuesday, March 17, Ste. Genevieve High School senior Drake Meyer signed a national letter of intent to compete on the wrestling team at McKendree University. Drake is the son of Lance and Mandy Meyer. In
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STE. GENEVIEVE – A Ste. Genevieve High School senior signed a national letter of intent to compete on the football team at Culver-Stockton College. Luke Ferranto is the son of Beth and Anthony Ferranto. In attendance were his parents; his sister, Emma Karas; girlfriend Vivian Kiefer; and friends and teammates Alex Basler, Eli Bennett, Colton
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Willis V. Koenig, 85, of Farrar, Missouri was called home Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at The Lutheran Home in Cape Girardeau, MO. He was born April 10, 1940 to Edwin and Alma (Luehers) Koenig. He was baptized on April 14, 1940 at Point Rest, MO. He was confirmed on April 11, 1954 at Salem Lutheran
Megan Lynn Elder, 28, of Perryville, Missouri passed away Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at St Louis University Medical Center. She was born November 28, 1997 in Cape Girardeau, MO to Roger L. Elder, Jr. and Michelle L. Welty. Megan had a loving heart and enjoyed spending time with her family, friends and her two beloved
Maxine Hellen Lohmann, 72, of Perryville, Missouri passed away Friday, March 20, 2026 at her residence. She was born December 25, 1953 in Denver, CO to Gale and Gertrude (Stelling) Harris. She and Walter P. Lohmann were married on June 24, 1972 at Salem Lutheran Church in Farrar, MO. She was a member of Salem
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