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Rhodes Convenience Stores continues partnership with Cape VA Healthcare Center to assist veterans in need with transportation expenses

CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO, – Rhodes Convenience Stores, founded in 1956 by U.S. Army veteran Gene Rhodes, has partnered with the Department of Veteran Affairs’ Cape Girardeau Healthcare Center to assist veterans in need with transportation expenses related to their healthcare visits.  Veterans using public transportation will have their rides to appointments paid for.  Those using personal […]

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PCSD No. 32 students participate in District Solo/Ensemble Contest

PERRYVILLE – Perry County School District No. 32 students traveled to Jackson High School recently to compete in the District Solo/Ensemble Contest. The school district was represented by 16 solos and three ensembles.     Of the  19 entries, 11 of them received gold medals and are STATE BOUND!   Perryville Octet: Waylon Buerck, Riley

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Three Illinois high school students win inaugural SIU Creative Futures art contest

by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — The talents of Illinois high school juniors and seniors are on display with the Southern Illinois University Carbondale School of Art and Design statewide online art competition. Winners in the first Creative Futures were announced Feb. 23. Five entries received top honors along with 11 honorable mentions selected by SIU faculty in areas

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Ste. Genevieve Middle School Vex Robotics places ninth at state

STE. GENEVIEVE – The Ste. Genevieve Middle School Vex Robotics team placed ninth in the state competition.   Students partner with other teams from other programs/schools to create a plan of action based on the robot they build and its capabilities. They then compete collaboratively to earn points for both teams.     All of

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Jami Brumfield Drury speaks to Valle Catholic High School students

Photo and story from the Valle Catholic High School Facebook page STE. GENEVIEVE – Valle Catholic High School welcomed Jami Brumfield ’89 Drury recently to speak to students as part of the Warriors at Work program.     She shared her career path in the field of education with students.   Jami received her Doctorate

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Foundation for Restoration of Ste. Genevieve hosts tour

STE. GENEVIEVE — The Foundation for Restoration of Ste. Genevieve will present a unique opportunity for ticket holders to tour nine private homes throughout the historic district during its Living in Ste. Genevieve House Tour on Saturday, March 16, 2024, from 10 am to 3 pm. Guests will begin their self guided tour at the

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U.S. Forest Service reports Mark Twain Forest fires were contained Thursday morning

ROLLA – As of Thursday morning, the Beason Hollow Fire and the Barn Log fires have been contained and are now being monitored by firefighters on the ground. Some smoke from the interior of the fires’ footprint may be visible today, but conditions are favorable to maintain containment and reinforce the lines around the fires.

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Justice Matters

Reflections of Missouri Chief Justice Mary R. Russell As we transition from Black History Month to Women’s History Month, I am struck by how recent that history is still within our legal profession and our courts. I am proud of the advancements in both, as our bench and bar are moving closer toward better reflecting

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