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Connecting All Missourians Broadband Stakeholder Summit

JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Department of Economic Development’s Office of Broadband Development (OBD) invites all to join them on October 22, 2024, for the 3rd Annual Connecting All Missourians Broadband Stakeholder Summit.   We hope you’ll attend to hear from key stakeholders, including Governor Mike Parson, and OBD team members as we prepare to launch the largest […]

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EPA launches nationwide Environmental Justice Climate Corps

LENEXA, KAN. – Yesterday, September 25, in commemoration of Climate Week NYC, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and AmeriCorps announced the Environmental Justice Climate Corps, a new partnership launched as part of President Biden’s American Climate Corps to open doors for people to serve in careers that benefit disadvantaged and other low-income communities. This partnership will

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Girl Scouts Fall Product Program Underway!

GLEN CARBON, Ill.– The Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois’ Fall Product Program is underway! Girl Scouts will be selling tasty treats, magazine subscriptions, BarkBoxes, Tervis tumblers, and personalized products through October 20th.   “We’re excited for this year’s Fall Product Program,” said Katie Grayling, Director of Product Programs. “Not only is it a great way

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Illinois Arts Council announces Fiscal Year 2025 Creative Accelerator Fund Guidelines and Application

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Arts Council (IAC) is pleased to announce the release of the Creative Accelerator Fund (CAF). As part of IAC’s Bold New Changes, the Creative Accelerator Fund provides crucial support to artists with a goal of strengthening the creative workforce that composes a significant portion of Illinois’ economic activity. CAF recognizes and supports the vital

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MDC stresses safety for non-hunters during hunting seasons

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – With deer and turkey hunting underway in Missouri, the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reminds non-hunters to practice safety measures when afield during hunting seasons. MDC reminds non-hunters to practice safety measures when afield during hunting seasons, such as wearing bright orange clothing to be more visible to hunters.  “Safety while hunting

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PHS choir students prepare for district competition

Perry County School District 32 PERRYVILLE – Fall is a busy time for Perryville High School’s choir students, who are preparing for All-District and Quad State Honor Choir auditions.     Under the direction of Ms. Taylor Davis, choir members are practicing two pieces of music for the Missouri State High School Activities Association district

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Remembrance event to honor SIU students who have passed away

by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — A community remembrance event at Southern Illinois University Carbondale will honor all students who have died in recent years, including three Salukis who passed away separately this month. (Photo by Yenitza Melgoza) Everyone is welcome to attend the “Once a Saluki, Always a Saluki” remembrance at Becker Pavilion on

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Schools, agencies hold monthly safety meeting

PERRYVILLE – Each month, the schools within Perry County and those agencies involved in emergency management, juvenile justice, and health meet at Perry County School District 32 to discuss matters of school safety and health. Schools include District 32, St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Schools, Immanuel Lutheran School, Altenburg Public School, and United In Christ

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SGMS band students travel to Stifel Theatre for orchestra’s E.T. performance

STE. GENEVIEVE – Ste. Genevieve Middle School Band and Fundamentals of Music students traveled to Stifel Theatre Sunday to attend the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra’s performance E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial. The orchestra performed composer John Williams’ original score live with the movie.    While this is the fourth field trip SGMS has taken to the St.

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Southern Illinois Republican lawmakers call for changes to inmate mail protocol following recent exposure incidents

HARRISBURG, Ill.— In response to numerous reports from constituents about exposure to drugs and other unknown substances in prison facilities across the state, State Senator Dale Fowler (R-Harrisburg), State Senator Terri Bryant (R-Murphysboro), State Representative Patrick Windhorst (R-Metropolis), State Representative Paul Jacobs (R-Pomona), State Representative David Friess (R-Red Bud) and State Representative Dave Severin (R-Benton)

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