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SIU has space available for researchers, photographers observing April eclipse

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by Tim Crosby CARBONDALE, Ill. – Amateur and professional researchers and astrophotographers who need observation space and facilities for the upcoming April 8 total solar eclipse can apply for assistance from the SIU Space Science group at Southern Illinois University Carbondale. The group is organizing the 2024 Crossroads Eclipse Workshop, which is aimed at enriching […]

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PHS Robotics Club brings home two trophies

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PERRYVILLE – A huge congratulations to Simon Wibbenmeyer and Grady Warren for bringing home two trophies Saturday! The Perryville Pirates, FIRST Tech Challenge Team No. 20378, was chosen as the first alliance partner. Together, along with MotorDame, FTC Team No. 7961, took first place in the Southeast Missouri League Tournament.   The Pirates also took

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Chester Grade School students receive ‘HIVE’ awards

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CHESTER – Several Chester Grade School students were recognized Friday January 26 with a “HIVE” award for demonstrating at least one of the character traits of respect, responsibility, safety, and empathy.   Each child received a certificate to commemorate the honor and his or her name was announced over the CGS Public Address System.  

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SGMS Band students chosen to participate in 2024 MAJHAA All-Conference Honors Band

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By Bailey Otto, Ste. Genevieve County School District R-II STE. GENEVIEVE – Several members of the Ste. Genevieve Middle School Band have been selected to participate in the 2024 MAJHAA All-Conference Honors Band.   Families and community members can listen to these fine musicians perform on Tuesday, March 5, in Farmington. They are: (from left):

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SEMO Food Bank encourages businesses to participate in annual ‘You CAN Fight Hunger’ Campaign

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SIKESTON, Mo. – February is National Canned Food Month, and Southeast Missouri Food Bank is encouraging businesses and organizations to help local pantries replenish their shelves with the second annual “You CAN Fight Hunger” campaign.   “Typically, there are a lot of resources available during the holiday season,” said Camille Peters, SEMO Food Bank’s chief

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MDC announces conservation agent Luke Armentrout for Wayne County

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CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is welcoming conservation agent Luke Armentrout to Wayne County. He joins 200 existing MDC agents in serving and protecting Missouri’s fish, forest, and wildlife.     MDC is welcoming conservation agent Luke Armentrout to Wayne County. He joins 200 existing MDC agents in serving and protecting Missouri’s

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Christ Our Savior holds alumni basketball game

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EVANSVILLE, Ill. — Christ Our Savior Lutheran High school held its annual alumni game. The alumni beat the current COS team, but everyone enjoyed the evening.     Pictured in back Izayah Miller,Riley Smith,Matthew Koester,Tim Schrader, Corey Rahn, Cory Rehmer, Jonathan Mehring, Tom Mehring, Lee Dierks,Dan Zobel and assistant basketball coach Pastor Hojnacki. In front

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MDC assigns conservation agent Austin Davis to St. Francois County

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CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is welcoming conservation agent Austin Davis to St. Francois County. He joins 200 existing MDC agents in serving and protecting Missouri’s fish, forest, and wildlife. Originally from Iowa, Davis has been assigned to St. Francois County, alongside MDC agent Ty Garrison. Davis said he’s thankful to MDC

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Research shows online interventions with social support help with obesity lose weight

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COLUMBIA, Mo. — Obesity is a problem in the United States. In fact, 42.5% of U.S. adults aged 20 and over have the disease. Not only is obesity the nation’s second leading cause of preventable death (behind only smoking cigarettes), it also leads to other serious health issues, including an increased risk of type 2

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SIU, Illinois Department of Agriculture partner to help businesses with brand, eclipse workshops Jan. 29

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by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Office of Innovation and Economic Development is collaborating with the Illinois Department of Agriculture and its Du Quoin State Fair to sponsor two special, no-cost workshops at the Southern Illinois Center at the Du Quoin State Fairgrounds on Jan. 29. One workshop will focus on branding and customer service,

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