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Smith congratulates Southeast Missouri students accepted to service academies

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Eighth District Missouri Congressman Jason Smith (MO-08) has congratulated students from the 8th Congressional District who accepted appointments to attend U.S. service academies.   Five students nominated by Smith received appointments:     Christopher Bell, Festus High School, will attend the U.S. Air Force Academy.     Lily Coy, Notre Dame High […]

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Spectrum rural expansion helps more Ste. Genevieve County residents get online

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STE. GENEVIEVE, Mo. — Spectrum, the #1 rural internet provider in the nation*, has announced the expansion of its fiber broadband network to bring Spectrum Internet, Mobile, TV and Voice services to more than 1,400 additional homes and businesses in previously unserved or underserved areas of Ste. Genevieve County, including locations near St. Mary, Bloomsdale,

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Martha Ann Odom

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Martha Ann Odom, 72, of Sparta, Illinois, passed away at 9:20 am, Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at her residence.   She was born to the late James Vernon and Ammie Ruby (nee Pratt) Farris on June 23, 1953 in Washington, Iowa.   Martha married John Alan Odom on July 25, 1987; he survives.   She

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Bailey Zimmerman with Chandler Walters to perform at the 2026 Missouri State Fair

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SEDALIA – Missouri State Fair concert ticket presale starts at 9 am, Tuesday, May 12 through Etix.com. Public on sale starts at 9 am, Tuesday, May 19 through Etix.com. All concert seats are reserved. Convenience charges apply to all tickets. Bailey Zimmerman Hailing from Louisville, Illinois, multi-platinum singer-songwriter Bailey Zimmerman is one of country music’s brightest stars,

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Board of Directors of the Community Center Foundation of Ste. Genevieve County issues statement

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The Board of Directors of the Community Center Foundation of Ste. Genevieve County (hereinafter, the “Foundation”) is a Missouri nonprofit organization and 501(c)(3) corporation established in part to steward and administer the endowment of the Marjorie C. Bussen Revocable Trust. The Foundation affirms its commitment of carrying out the intent of Mrs. Bussen’s Three Million

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Chester Personnel and Insurance Committee meets Thursday

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CHESTER – The Chester Personnel and Insurance Committee will have a special meeting at 2:30 p.m. Thursday in the municipal building, 1330 Swanwick Street, Chester, Illinois.   The notice of the meeting and tentative agenda:   NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING   CITY OF CHESTER PERSONNEL & INSURANCE COMMITTEE   Notice is hereby given that the

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Governor Kehoe announces partnership with CMS to strengthen Medicaid integrity

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JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe has announced that the State of Missouri has officially notified the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) of its intent to launch an accelerated, off-cycle re-validation of high-risk Medicaid providers. This initiative, part of a coordinated “War on Fraud” alongside federal partners, reinforces Missouri’s longstanding commitment

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ICC recommends tips for hiring intrastate household goods movers

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CHICAGO – With the spring moving season approaching, the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) is reminding Illinoisans to look for red flags before handing over their belongings to a potential moving company.    “Before packing up your household, check the ICC website for a company’s complaint history, and confirm the mover holds a valid state license. A

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Illinois engineering firms win industry excellence awards 

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CHICAGO – Six American Council of Engineering Companies of Illinois (ACEC Illinois) member firms will receive national recognition at the 2026 American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC National) Engineering Excellence Awards (EEA) to be held May 5 in Washington. The national Engineering Excellence Awards are an annual celebration of engineering excellence, honoring projects worldwide that demonstrate innovation, creative problem-solving,

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Illinois Housing Development Authority seeks public input to help guide future of housing

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CHICAGO – The Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) is asking local community members, residents, and leaders to participate in the development of the 2027 Illinois Housing Blueprint (Blueprint) through two opportunities: (1) take the resident survey and/or (2) attend a Community Listening Session. The Blueprint is a forward-thinking, grassroots planning initiative designed by IHDA to provide a deeper

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