SPRINGFIELD, IL – Global reggae icon Ziggy Marley is headed to the Illinois State Fair Grandstand on Tuesday, August 18, bringing nearly four decades of award-winning music, uplifting messages, and unmistakable reggae rhythms to Springfield for one unforgettable night. A nine-time GRAMMY Award winner, Emmy Award winner, producer, and humanitarian, Ziggy Marley has spent nearly four decades using […]
STE. GENEVIEVE — The May 19 district baseball games were purshed back until today, Wednesday, May 20 with the championship game on Thursday, May 21. Here is the updated schedule for the Class 4 District 2 Baseball Tournament in Ste. Genevieve. Game times were set to avoid graduations and baccalaureates. Wednesday, May
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A family gathering will be held Saturday, May 30, 2026 for 55-year-old Jimmie Daniels Jr., of Sainte Genevieve, Missouri, who passed away on May 15, 2026. He is survived by his sisters, Ellen Daniels (Steve Manshack), Angela (Jerry) Freeman, and Lauren Daniels; and his brother, Robert Daniels, Nephew Kyle (Alyssa) Freeman, Niece Maegan (RJ)
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BOSTON, Mass. – Average gasoline prices in Missouri have risen 1.1 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $4.19/g Monday, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 3,940 stations in Missouri. Prices in Missouri are 53.3 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand $1.29/g higher than a year ago. According to GasBuddy
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by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — Special Olympics Day is coming to Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Touch of Nature Outdoor Education Center on May 30 and this free, inclusive, community-wide event is open to everyone – regardless of age or ability. Set for 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., it will be a fun event for current Special Olympics
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STE. GENEVIEVE – The Church of Ste. Genevieve’s parishioners conducted a service on Sunday, May 17th to pray for our Country as it celebrates its 250th anniversary. Photo by R. Mueller The service included singing of patriotic songs, saying of a rosary for protection of people in all 50 states and for government officials, reading
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA) is accepting nominations for the 2026 induction class of the Senior Illinoisans Hall of Fame through June 1. “The Senior Illinoisans Hall of Fame recognizes remarkable older adults who continue to inspire growth, connection, and purpose at every stage of life,” said IDoA Acting Director Mary Killough.
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SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Learn how to build a garden that floats on water at the 2026 University of Missouri Extension Master Gardener State Conference, June 4-7 in Springfield. During one of the tours at the home of a local Master Gardener, attendees can learn how floating gardens improve water quality, filter pollutants naturally and
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Senator Mike Henderson’s Capitol Report for May 18, 2026 JEFFERSON CITY – As a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, I spent a great deal of time this session working closely with my colleagues to shape Missouri’s spending plan and make sure taxpayer dollars were allocated responsibly. I’m proud of the work we accomplished together
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ST. LOUIS, MO – Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri (GSEM) proudly announces a new partnership with Stephens College through the GSEM AdvanceHER™ Leadership Program, creating expanded pathways to higher education and leadership development for Girl Scouts and staff across eastern Missouri. This collaboration reflects a commitment to empowering young women through education, mentorship, and holistic
