PERRYVILLE, Mo. – The Perry County Clerk’s Office and the Perry County Commission will officially relocate to the Historic Perry County Courthouse located at 15 W. St. Marie Street, Suite 2, Perryville, Missouri 63775, effective today, Monday, October 20, 2025. Both offices, along with the Commission Chambers, will now be housed on the first floor […]
JEFFERSON CITY – The New World Screwworm is a parasitic fly capable of causing severe damage to livestock and other warm-blooded animals. The adult fly is about the size of a common housefly, with orange eyes, a metallic blue or green body and three dark stripes along its back. Eradicated from the U.S.
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MEMPHIS, Tenn. – The National Civil Rights Museum at the Lorraine Motel celebrated courage, compassion, and leadership at its 34th Annual Freedom Award ceremony, honoring three transformative figures whose work continues to shape the modern struggle for justice and equality. This year’s Freedom Award recipients, Marc H. Morial, President and CEO of the National
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) and the Conservation Federation of Missouri (CFM) encourage deer hunters to share their harvests by donating venison to Missouri’s Share the Harvest (STH) program. The donated deer meat goes to local food banks and food pantries to help feed hungry Missourians all around the state.
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by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — Growing up in a widely recognized aviation family with Southern Illinois University Carbondale connections, United Airlines Captain GJ Priester cannot recall a time when he did not want to be pilot. (Top) United Airlines Capt. GJ Priester (left) a 1990 SIU graduate and his son First Officer
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CARBONDALE, Ill. — Former U.S. Senator from Illinois Carol Moseley Braun will discuss her pioneering career and her new memoir next week during a presentation hosted by Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Paul Simon Public Policy Institute. The lecture, which is free and open to the public, begins at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 22,
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. –The State of Missouri held its seventh annual Show Me Excellence Summit Wednesday, Oct. 15. The annual summit is planned by a team of State of Missouri Operational Excellence Leaders and volunteers who coordinate the state’s efforts to improve how team members work together to deliver great service for Missouri citizens.
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STE. GENEVIEVE – Ste. Genevieve Elementary kindergarten students recently had the opportunity to learn about firefighters and fire safety during a special visit from the Ste. Genevieve Fire Department. Firefighters read a book about fire safety, demonstrated what a firefighter looks like in full gear, and allowed students to explore the fire equipment
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STE. GENEVIEVE – Come explore Missouri’s oldest cemetery where visitors that night experience the stories of early pioneers of Ste. Genevieve by lantern light. Memorial Cemetery is located at 35 North Fifth Street (Fifth and Merchant Streets). The event begins 4:30 p.m. and continues until 7 p.m. Click here to purchase tickets: https://givebutter.com/SpiritReunion
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CHESTER – The Chester Eagles Aerie No. 3252 donated $300 to the 2025 Toys for Tots Campaign at their meeting Wednesday October 15. Pictured are Chester Eagles Officers, Trustees, and members making the presentation of the $300 check to Lee Hollaway, local representative for Toys for Tots. Left to right are Robert Schaber,
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