Sun Times

Biological control: Natural enemies can help manage pests

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Biological control – using living organisms to help manage insect pests and weeds – can be an effective part of an integrated pest management (IPM) strategy, says University of Missouri Extension horticulturist Tamra Reall. Many gardeners are already familiar with common biological controls, whether that means encouraging natural predators in the […]

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Perryville Area Career & Technology Center introduces its entrepreneurial class

The Perryville Area Career & Technology Center presents its 2026-2027 Perryville Area CEO (Creating Entrepreneurial Opportunities) class! Our students will partner with talented and generous business members of our community, culminating in the creation of their own business. This program is one of the most unique in the nation (only one other school in Missouri

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Chester Grade School selected as inaugural EECA Student Support Grant recipient

We are excited to share that Chester Grade School has been selected as one of the inaugural Egyptian Electric Cooperative Association (EECA) Student Support Grant recipients for the 2026–2027 school year! Through this grant, CGS will receive $500 to help provide hygiene supplies and other basic necessities for students who may need a little extra

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Governor Kehoe Announces Appointment to 21st Judicial Circuit

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Today, Governor Mike Kehoe announced a judicial appointment to the 21st Judicial Circuit. Tom Smith, of Warson Woods, was appointed as Associate Circuit Judge in the 21st Judicial Circuit. Mr. Smith currently serves as an assistant prosecuting attorney for the St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office. He previously served as an

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Memorial Hospital Chester accepting applications for Explorers Program

Memorial Hospital Chester is currently accepting applications for the 2026-2027 Medical Explorers Program.    This program is open to any High School Freshman through Senior and to College Students up to age 20 throughout Randolph County and the surrounding counties. Memorial Hospital in Chester is proud to offer this free program for students interested in

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Public Invited to Discuss High-Priority Unfunded Transportation Needs

MoDOT and Regional Planning Partners Work to Determine Potential Future Work   SIKESTON– The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) is inviting the public to join the discussion on high-priority unfunded transportation needs at an upcoming meeting. MoDOT, working with its regional planning partners, has outlined a draft High-Priority Unfunded Needs listing, which identifies $1.3 billion

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Citizens Electric Board of Directors stepped out of the boardroom

Last month, the Citizens Electric Board of Directors stepped out of the boardroom and into the field during their annual board retreat. The day included lunch with Linemen in Ste. Genevieve County and a visit to the construction site of Salem Bulk to Valley View, a new transmission line project. Seeing these projects firsthand gives

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