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Randolph County voters okay school facilities sales tax change

CHESTER — Voters in Randolph County said yes to a change in the way money from the school facilities sales tax is used. The question on the ballot stated: :In addition to school facility purposes, shall Randolph County school districts be authorized to use revenues from the tax commonly referred to as the school facilities […]

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Report: state agency warns Missouri’s litigation environment is driving up insurance costs

JEFFERSON CITY  – A new report from the Missouri Department of Commerce and Insurance (DCI) is urging the General Assembly to take up lawsuit reform, warning that the state’s flawed civil justice system continues to drive up insurance costs.   Calling on lawmakers to advance reforms to restore balance to Missouri’s civil justice system, NFIB State Director Brad

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SIU’s Paul Simon Institute hosts trailblazing Black female pilot

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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Southeast Missouri landowners urged to look for signs of remnant sand prairie habitat on their property

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

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Tegan Graves awarded full-tuition theatre scholarship to CMU

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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Tentative agenda released for Missouri Conservation Commission March Meeting

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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The Man for the Moment

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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SGHS Senior Drake Meyer signs to wrestler for McKendree University

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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Luke Ferranto signs with Culver-Stockton College for football

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

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

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