From the Office of the Lt. Gov. JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Lieutenant Governor David Wasinger has announced that Buy Missouri Day will return to the Missouri State Capitol on Wednesday, April 29, bringing together more than 30 businesses from across the state for a showcase of Missouri-made products and homegrown success stories. Held in the first-floor […]
PARK HLLS – A Perryville High School student was among the area high school students participatig in the Mineral Area College English Department’s Annual Word Fest writing competition. Area high school students were invited to submit personal narrative essays. Nine local high schools submitted work: Ste. Genevieve R-II, Perry County District 32, Arcadia Valley
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CHESTER – Memorial Hospital’s Cardiac Pulmonary Rehabilitation Center has enhanced patient care with the addition of a SciFit Pro2 Total Body Exerciser, donated by the Memorial Hospital Auxiliary. Installed on March 26, the equipment is already being used in rehabilitation programs. The SciFit Pro2 is a versatile exercise system for cardiac and pulmonary
Missouri’s healthcare system is strained By Rob Jones, director of Integrated Marketing Communications, University of Missouri Extension; Joe Kingsbury, assistant director, MU Office of Health Outreach, Policy & Education; Sarah Davis, maternal health specialist, MU College of Health Sciences; Chiquita Chanay, education director, Community Health Engagement and Outreach, MU Extension; Rachel Mutrux, director, Missouri Telehealth
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JEFFERSON CITY – Colonel Michael A. Turner, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, announces the following promotions. Sergeant Bryan J. Hamerle, Troop A, will be promoted to the rank of lieutenant and will transfer to the Human Resources Division, General Headquarters, where he will serve as an assistant director. Hamerle was appointed to the
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ST. MARY – The mniutes of the Tuesday, April 21 meeting of the St. Mary Board of Aldermen have been released. THE CITY OF ST. MARY, MISSOURI Board of Alderman Meeting Tuesday, April 21, 2026 6:00 PM Be it Remembered: A regular meeting of the St. Mary Board of Aldermen was called to order
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CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO – Two River Region women have been honored by Southeast Missouri State University as it recognized outstanding student leaders, organizations and mentors during its annual Student Life and Leadership Awards celebration, honoring individuals and groups who have made meaningful contributions to campus life through leadership, service, involvement and experiential learning. A
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CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO — Southeast Missouri State University recognized outstanding faculty, staff and student mentors during its 2026 Excellence in Advising, Student Success and Teaching Celebration on April 21. Graduate Teaching Assistant Awards were presented to two individuals – Mylissa Williams of Perryville and Brianna Arnzen. The Graduate Teaching Assistant Award is given
COLUMBIA, Mo. – University of Missouri Extension has a variety of resources to help you prepare for and respond to severe weather, including storms, tornadoes and flooding. Resources from MU Extension Publications In-depth information is available from these MU Extension publications, which are available for free download. EMW1026, Safe Drinking Water in an Emergency G6867, First
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by Brooke Keltner CARBONDALE, Ill. — A quick stop for an iced coffee and a breakfast sandwich on the morning commute, grabbing cutlery from the breakroom during lunch, or picking up a soda to wash down dinner. Our mostly thoughtless consumption of single-use plastic is a growing problem, inundating landfills and potentially harming our bodies.
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