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Construction on the Don Welge Memorial Bridge begins this week

SIKESTON—Missouri Department of Transportation contractor crews will begin construction work on the Don Welge Memorial Bridge over the Mississippi River this week. The design-build project, will construct a new bridge that spans the Mississippi River, connecting the cities of Perryville, Missouri and Chester, Illinois via MO Route 51/IL Route 150. In March 2023, the Missouri […]

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MDC’s ‘Day on the River’ set for Sept. 16 at Cape Girardeau’s Riverfront Park

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation’s (MDC) “Day on the River” event showcasing the mighty Mississippi River is set for 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. on Sept. 16 at Riverfront Park in Cape Girardeau. MDC’s Day on the River event showcasing the mighty Mississippi River is set for 10 a.m. – 2

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SEMO Food Bank joins Feeding America’s Hunger Action Month campaign

SIKESTON, Mo. – For Hunger Action Month this September, Southeast Missouri Food Bank will join Feeding America and other member food banks to inspire conversation and drive passion for the issue of hunger. The month-long campaign will highlight the impact of food on people’s lives, and show how a meal goes beyond solely nourishing our

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Perryville Police and Perry County Sheriff’s Deptments urge motorists to watch out for shoppers on Highway 61

PERRYVILLE – The Perryville Police and Perry County Sheriff’s Departments are urging motorists to caution while traveling US 61  through Saturday during the Highway 61 Yard Sale from Jackson to Festus.     The law enforcement agencies stated “Pay attention for people entering and exiting vehicles and crossing the road.   “Slow down in congested

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Missouri Botanical Garden Announces Extension of Chihuly Nights

ST. LOUIS – Due to popular demand, the Missouri Botanical Garden will extend Chihuly Nights Sept. 7 through Sept. 30, 2023, Thursday through Saturday nights. This ticketed evening experience offers visitors a chance to see Chihuly in the Garden 2023 in a spectacular way. With thousands of pieces of blown glass forms in 20 dramatic installations throughout the Garden’s

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Embracing Informed Citizenship, Commitment & Service

By Jim W. Martin, Facilitator, Stars & Stripes Historic Region Foundation, (A not for profit foundation sanctioned through Missouri legislative designation of the 26 county Stars & Stripes Historic Region) BLOOMFIELD — The governor signed legislation unanimously designating 26 counties and the city of St. Louis as the Stars & Stripes Historic Region Monday morning.

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